TICK

First released in August 1998 and updated frequently since, TICK is probably the ultimate freeware dial up enhancer for Windows 95 / 98 / NT4 / 2000 / XP or Millennium-Me. Logs all dial up networking calls including length and cost of call and the amount of data transferred. Uses no runtime files and has POP3 mail checker, finger, ping, web notify tools, pop-up digital display, password database, IP Address finder, context sensitive help and lots more.

Requirements

Windows 95 / 98 / NT4 / 2000 / XP / Millennium-Me
Connection to the Internet via a standard Windows Dial Up Networking connection
For Windows 95 users only - Dial Up Networking v1.3 update

Screenshots

: Display Options, Decimal Places, Colours & Time Bands

: Miscellaneous Options, Auto Disconnect Facilities

: Web Notification Tool, Results & Options

: Finger, Ping, POP3 Tools

: Call Log, Call Statistics, Other Statistics

: Digital Display (Call Detection, Cost, Data Transfer Rate with Lights, Data Transferred, Cost Per Minute)

Features

General Features

Automatically detects internet connection
Transmit and receive lights
No run-time files needed
IP Address finder
Context sensitive help
Install / Uninstall support
*No* nag screens
*No* restricted features
*No* Spyware, Adware or Malware
*No* expiry date
TICK is free to use subject to conditions given in the license

Charge / Time Band Rates

Define different charge options for each Dial Up Connection
Define time ranges and corresponding cost per minute
Indicate the days which a charge band entry should be considered
Predefined rates

Web Notification

Easily check for updates on all your favourite sites
Automatically recurse down a level for sites with their first page based on frames
Updated sites are displayed in a list on the left, clicking a site displays it on the right hand side

Display Options

Intelligent digital display. Can be set to move when cursor approaches
Display cost and length of call in display
Display estimated throughput (DTR) in display
Set your preferred colour for each display
Customise the decimal places used in each option
Hide digital display whilst not connected

Tools

POP3 mail checker
Finger and Ping facilities

Miscellaneous Options

Set minimum and maximum charge and % discount rate
Sound an alarm when you connect and disconnect
Add and remove a shortcut so TICK can be automatically loaded whist Windows is loading
Disconnect after X minutes of no activity or after specific times

Logging Options

Logs all calls made
Records Date/Time of call, cost and data transferred
Recovers current log entry if system crashes
Ability to adjust log entries
Statistical data estimating weekly, monthly and quarterly bills

Application Options

Define applications which should be processed whilst connected
Indicate when the applications should be executed - when connecting or disconnecting and if they should be closed at disconnection
Ability to indicate the start up status - minimized, maximized, hidden or normal