Description:
The PBhost tool is a small and fully portable utility which is running under Windows XP/Vista/7 (Windows 8/8.1 still has to be tested some more time…) and can be used to monitor different webhosts (webpages). The PBhost tool detects if the webpages change in size and can alert the owner. There are visual, audio and e-mail alerts. The PBhost tool also detects if there is no Internet connection available and will try later.
During the monitoring process, the PBhost tool can write all the gathered information into a logfile. Different data will be collected like date/time, status (OK/fail), load time, page size in bytes, difference between the specified page size and the actual page size in percent, status of the internet connection (OK/fail), used reference server and the URL of the monitored host. If the option is enabled, PBhost can export all the load times into a CSV file. The data can later be used to generate a chart with the help of a spreadsheet application like Microsoft Excel.
It is possible to run the tool with the user interface (normal mode) or without the user interface (hidden mode). In the hidden mode, the PBhost tool will monitor all the hosts and generate a logfile but only an icon in the taskbar will be displayed. The tray menu provides all functions to the user.
There is a trial version of PBhost available (PBhostFree) and a well written User Manual of 26 pages (1.4 MB – PDF format).
This script is for everyone who wants to monitor some websites and wants to be informed if the size of the webpage (content) changes. Please try the trial-version BEFORE you buy the PBhost tool here at Codecanyon! The trial-version called PBhostFree can only monitor one host and this only all 15 minutes. The full version can monitor a lot of hosts and the time between the checks can be reduced down to 1 minute.
Please check the User Manual and the Screenshots and of course the Trial Version for more information!
I hope you like this tool!
Features in Version 2.0:
Monitors different webhosts (webpages).
Detects changes in the size of the webpages.
Creates detailed monitoring logfiles.
Exports page loading times to a CSV file.
Visual, audio and e-mail alerts.
Normal mode with GUI and hidden mode with only a tray icon.
Tray menu provides all necessary functions.
Highly configurable (customizable).
Trial Version available (PBhostFree).
The detailed user manual covers the installation, configuration and use.
Runs on Windows XP/Vista/7.
Small size of the tool: Full installation with user manual: 5.5 MB, download archive 2.5 MB.
The PBhost tool is fully portable.
No dependency from the .Net or other frameworks.
Easy installation (just one double click).
Easy configuration (edit the configuration files).
Low hard- and software requirements.
Hardware Requirements:
Client computer (x86 / x64)
Pentium 4 or better processor
128 MB or more RAM
10 MB free harddisk space
Internet access (for monitoring the hosts)
Software Requirements:
Windows operating system (XP, Vista, 7)
ZIP-Tool to unpack the download archive (like 7-Zip)
PDF-Viewer for reading the user manual (like Sumatra)
Trial Version:
Here you can download a PBhost Trial Version. This version is exactly the same like the version on Codecanyon, but you can only monitor one host and all 15 minutes. You can test it and if you like it you can get the full version here at Codecanyon!
Screenshots:
Here you can check the screenshots: Screenshots
Documentation:
Here you can read the user manual (1.4 MB – PDF format): User Manual
Support:
If you need support, please use the Contact Form on my Author Page and we are glad to help!
You can also use the Comments Page to submit a question!
Feedback:
If you like the script we would like to get your feedback on the Comments Page and maybe you could rate the script 
Versions (Updates):
08.04.2014 – Version 2.0 – Initial release on Codecanyon
