StatusNotify is a free, open source application that sits in the system tray and sends you notifications when something changes with your computer, like CPU usage spiking or running out of battery.
StatusNotify is an open source system monitoring and notification tool for Windows. It runs minimized in the system tray and keeps an eye on various aspects of your computer, sending you notifications when certain events occur.
Some of the things StatusNotify monitors include:
When StatusNotify detects an issue or change in state, it will display a popup notification from the system tray. You can configure sound alerts as well. It tracks notification history and includes quick access to related configuration options right on each notification.
As an open source program, StatusNotify is completely free to use. It runs on Windows XP through Windows 10. It provides reliable background monitoring in a tiny system footprint, customizable notifications, and integration with various email providers and network devices.