Battery Monitor1.0.0.1

Battery Monitor is a small software application developed specifically for helping you monitor the status of your laptop’s battery with the aid of a minimalist indicator. It can be deployed on all Windows versions out there.In order to run the program correctly and avoid bumping into all sorts of errors, you need to install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 on the target computer.

Easy-to-decode layout

After a fast and simple installation task where you only need to press on a ‘Few’ next buttons in order to complete the process, you are welcomed by a simple and clean design that incorporates only a few details.A help manual is not included in the package but you do not need to consult one in order to get an idea about the utility works because its options are highly intuitive.

How it works

Battery Monitor gives you the possibility to check out the status of your notebook’s battery right from the comfort of your screen. It allows you to monitor the status of your battery with the aid of a simple meter.What’s more, the application is able to reveal information about the battery life in percentage terms and shows the current charging status. When you close the utility, it is minimized in the system tray where it runs in an unobtrusive mode. A double-click on its tray icon is sufficient for bringing back the main panel.Tests have shown that Battery Monitor carries out a task quickly and without errors. It does not eat up a lot of CPU and memory resources so the overall performance of the computer is not hampered.

Final remarks

To sum things up, Battery Monitor has to offer nothing more than a simplistic approach when it comes to helping you keep an eye on your laptop’s battery, and is suitable especially for less experienced users. On the downside, professionals may be disappointed by the fact that there’s no support for audio and popup notifications when the battery status gets below a custom value.