6 Free and Small Tools to Monitor Recent Activities on Your Computer

Some users sometimes need to know the latest activities on their computer or laptop, such as monitoring the computer’s activity, checking the last programs run, files accessed, background processes, and USB devices connected. It is important to note that Windows system records all these activities in the Windows Registry Editor, but regular users cannot access this information easily. Let me review with you in this article 6 small tools that will provide you with the required information and display it to you easily and simply.

Notice that we previously reviewed monitoring your children’s internet activity without software, which involved checking the browsing history. The same concept applies here, where the tools allow you to view the recent activities and actions on your device. These tools are provided by Nirsoft, they are free and require no installation, with a size of no more than 1 MB.

1. ExecutedProgramsList

Tool ExecutedProgramsList is a simple tool that shows the last files opened and accessed on the computer. It displays file names, paths, last modifications, creation dates, file sizes, software version, developer company, and much more information about all computer activities. (Download)

2. LastActivityView

Program LastActivityView is a portable program that shows the recent actions and activities, based on monitoring the task manager to record and display them. It shows the time of activity, its path, file information, format, and more, but you need to reload the window each time you want to check the latest activities using the Reload icon. (Download)

3. OpenSaveFilesView

Unlike the previous programs that show all computer activities, the free program OpenSaveFilesView is designed to specifically display opened or saved file activities on the computer. The tool also lists file names, paths, format, access times, modification times, and creation times. (Download)

4. TurnedOnTimesView

Program TurnedOnTimesView is a free program that examines the Windows registry to detect power state changes, displaying the last system boot time, total usage time, last shutdown or restart time. It is used to track the computer usage time. (Download)

5. USBDeview

Program USBDeview is a small free program that lists all USB devices inserted into the computer. It displays device names, USB port numbers, connection status, insertion times, serial numbers, types, and other useful information. You can also delete an unconnected device by clicking on the Delete button. (Download)

6. WifiHistoryView

Program WifiHistoryView is a very simple free program that monitors internet connection usage via Wi-Fi. It shows the date and time of all connections made on the network, MAC address, network name, network card identifier, and other information that may be useful. It also displays connection status, last failed connection time, troubleshooting events, and other details. (Download)