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darkstat vs Windows Surface Scanner

A side-by-side look at darkstat and Windows Surface Scanner. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

darkstat

darkstat

Network & Admin

darkstat is an open-source network traffic analyzer that captures network traffic, calculates statistics, and serves reports over HTTP. It runs on Linux and BSD systems and provides visibility into bandwidth usage.

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Windows Surface Scanner

Windows Surface Scanner

System & Hardware

Windows Surface Scanner is a free portable app designed for Microsoft Surface devices to scan hardware for issues. It tests components like sensors, buttons, ports, battery health, and thermal throttling in about a minute.

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