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Event Viewer vs PortsMonitor

A side-by-side look at Event Viewer and PortsMonitor. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Event Viewer

Event Viewer

System & Hardware

Event Viewer is a Windows utility that allows users to view event logs and system alerts generated in Windows. It tracks system, application, and security events and helps diagnose problems.

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PortsMonitor

PortsMonitor

Network & Admin

PortsMonitor is an open-source network monitoring software that allows users to monitor TCP and UDP ports on local or remote servers. It can check if a port is open, closed, or filtered, and notify you when the status changes.

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