Intercent
Here's a helpful free utility from the
Netherlands that makes it easy to keep track of
the time you spend online. Intercent keeps a
time log, as well as calculating the cost of
each separate online session and cumulative time
and costs. Easy to use.
(For Windows). Available in Dutch and English
language versions.
TICK
Here's a very useful, feature-packed freeware
dial-up enhancement utility for Windows.
Features extensive logging options and offers a
POP3 mail checker, finger, ping, Web notifying
tools, a pop-up digital display and loads more
goodies. There's also a handy feature to help
you keep track of all your passwords.
(For Windows).
EasyMTU
(Note: this site is
occasionally inaccessible). Here's a
handy freeware utility that speeds up your Net
connection by tweaking your TCP/IP (Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) settings.
(For Windows).
NetMonitor
How fast is your connection to the Net? An
outstanding freeware utility, NetMonitor
features loads of data and vital statistics to
give you a better picture of what's happening
with your Web connection. NetMonitor also offers
a handy option to instantly synchronize your
PC's clock to the Internet Atomic Clock.
(For Windows).
Keep It Alive
Does your Net service provider bump you offline
if you haven't been actively browsing for 10
minutes or so? Then you'll love this freeware
utility, which keeps your dial-up connection
alive. (For Windows).
Works with AOL.