USB Stick Watcher1.5.1

USB Stick Watcher is a lightweight Windows application designed specifically for displaying reminders in case your pen drive is connected to your PC whenever you try to turn off the computer or log off. It comes in handy especially for those who transfer data across different systems and forget about the USB flash drives.

System try running mode

You can find USB Stick Watcher residing in the system tray. A double-click on its icon opens up the configuration panel while a right-click reveals a set of several options. A help manual cannot be found in the package but you can manage to set up the dedicated parameters on your own because they look highly intuitive.

Configuration settings

USB Stick Watcher gives you the possibility to configure a master password for making sure other users cannot make changes to your settings. In addition, you may run the utility at Windows startup.You are offered the freedom to set up alerts and reminders. You may enter a custom reminder text message, choose between several preset sound notifications (they can be played directly in the configuration panel) or disable the audio reminders, and specify the timeout of the reminder.Full screen reminders are also supported and are displayed when the USB flash drive is plugged in. Your Windows desktop wallpaper is replaced by an image that contains a reminder to unplug your flash drive.Last but not least, you are allowed to explore the content of pen drives and access several Windows tools related to defragmentation, error checks, and backups.

Bottom line

All things considered, USB Stick Watcher offers a simple software solution for helping you remember to unplug your USB flash drive. The intuitive layout makes it ideal for rookies and professionals alike. On the downside, the app has not been updated for a while so it may cause compatibility issues on newer operating systems like Windows 8.