PCMonitor Alpha changelog

Developer darksaboteur visited the QJ.NET Forums earlier to let everybody know that version 5 of the PCMonitor Alpha app is now ready for use.

This homebrew application, in case you're asking, will enable you to view your computer's CPU, RAM and Network Usage performance from the comfort of your PSP.

This latest release is darksaboteur's second attempt at fixing the overflow error that was found (and supposedly resolved) in PCMonitor Alpha's previous release. Those interested in using this application will want to be aware of these following bugs:

• If the PSP drops the connection (low signal, server reset, server closed, wifi switched off, etc.), it will not try to reconnect, it will just show a set of static values but the application may be exited by the home button still (This will be corrected in the next release)
• If the IP Address is incorrect in the config ("wifi.cfg"), the application will just sit on a blank screen but the application may be exited by the home button still (This will be corrected in the next release)

Full explanations on installing and running PCMonitor Alpha v5 are available in the file bundle's readme. You may also want to visit darksaboteur release thread over at the QJ.NET PSP Development Forums - the author will greatly appreciate any feedback you can provide.

Darksaboteur has come out with a new release of PCMonitor, bringing it up to Alpha version 4 status. For those who haven't heard of it, it's a PSP application that allows you to view the CPU, RAM, and Network Usage of your computer on your PSP.

This Alpha 4 release has two changes, which you folks should take note of:

• Bugfix - Fixed overflow '6' error in server (needs testing on vista. Feedback Please!)
• Feature - Now takes command line option "-minimized" used to start server minimized.

Darksaboteur has a rather extensive readme which users should read before using the application. In any case, give it a try, and see how it works for you.

If you enjoyed yesterday's homebrew application PCMonitor and found it highly useful, you will be glad to know that coder darksaboteur sent QJ.NEt an email saying that a new build has just been released.

For those who are hearing this program for the first time, PCMonitor allows users to view the CPU, RAM, and Network Usage of their computers using Sony PlayStation Portable via WiFi. The release brings the following changes:

• Alpha 3

o Bug fix - Now auto detects the drive Windows is installed to (used for network library install)
o Bugfix - The X and O symbols are messed up on the first screen
o Feature - Added minimize to tray option for server
o Feature - Cleaned up server interface

• Alpha 2

o Bug fix - Added check for networking libraries and prompts for install if required

Just like the previous builds, PCMonitor Alpha v3 comes with its own documentation containing information on installation and usage. Be sure to browse through that first before doing anything to avoid any problems.

Homebrew developer darksaboteur dropped by QJ.NET PSP Development Forums and released a new program called PCMonitor. The application is currently on version 2 of its Alpha stage.

Basically, PCMonitor allows users to graphically view a computer's CPU, RAM, and Network Usage using the Sony PlayStation Portable. It does the trick by allowing the handheld to connect to a small server application on the PC via WiFi.

The program for the PSP was coded using C++ while the server itself was created in VB6. Here are some useful notes provided by darksaboteur regarding PCMonitor Alpha v2:

• Although the WiFi connection screen only use the debug text, the rest of the application is graphical
• PSP is clocked down to 111Mhz when using the application to extend battery life.
• Server only tested on Windows XP SP2 (may not work on anything below SP1 as some network usage monitoring code relies on it)
• Requires 3.xx Kernel (Tested on 3.90 M33-2 only) so make sure it is in the GAME folder (if it is set to 3.xx kernel) or GAME3xx
• Allows WPA WiFi Access

PCMonitor Alpha v2 comes with its own Readme.txt file which should provide information regarding installation and usage as well as current known bugs. Be sure to browse the documentation first to avoid any problems.