HDDLife is a free software that monitors the temperature and condition of your hard drive. It installs into the Google Sidebar and can warn you if your drive's temperature rises by 10 degrees, which could halve its life expectancy.
Google introduced their Google Desktop system not long ago, and it has become a popular search tool for users. This free software package creates an index of all your files to enable you to search through them like you would on Google itself. But what makes Google Desktop particularly impressive is its sidebar.
This floating panel includes a range of useful tools such as a headline news viewer, an RSS and Atom monitor, and Gmail and Outlook new mail notifiers. It has been warmly received by millions of users, myself included. The real value of the sidebar, however, lies in its pluggable architecture.
Software developers have created a wealth of tools that are fully integrable with Google Desktop. One such plugin is HDDLife, a great tool for monitoring your PC's health. Most Google Desktop tools are used to monitor online resources, but it's important not to forget about your own PC's well-being. Without a functioning hard drive, all remote resources may become inaccessible.
HDDLife is a plugin that constantly monitors your hard drive's parameters, collecting statistical data from your drive operations to forecast hardware problems. When your drive is on the verge of crashing, HDDLife alerts you to prevent any loss of crucial files. By using HDDLife, you can regularly assess the condition of your hard drives and identify any problems before they become serious.
Hard drives are very sensitive to heat, and a rise in temperature of just 10 degrees can reduce their life expectancy by half. HDDLife enables you to diagnose heating problems and prolong the life of your hardware. The green, yellow and red icons in the Google Sidebar indicate the condition of your drives at the moment. In addition, you can see your hard drive temperature at a glance.
Best of all, HDDLife is free software. Just download it and use it – it's that simple. Overall, the Google Desktop software and its add-ons make it an excellent tool for improving your productivity and keeping your PC running smoothly.
This floating panel includes a range of useful tools such as a headline news viewer, an RSS and Atom monitor, and Gmail and Outlook new mail notifiers. It has been warmly received by millions of users, myself included. The real value of the sidebar, however, lies in its pluggable architecture.
Software developers have created a wealth of tools that are fully integrable with Google Desktop. One such plugin is HDDLife, a great tool for monitoring your PC's health. Most Google Desktop tools are used to monitor online resources, but it's important not to forget about your own PC's well-being. Without a functioning hard drive, all remote resources may become inaccessible.
HDDLife is a plugin that constantly monitors your hard drive's parameters, collecting statistical data from your drive operations to forecast hardware problems. When your drive is on the verge of crashing, HDDLife alerts you to prevent any loss of crucial files. By using HDDLife, you can regularly assess the condition of your hard drives and identify any problems before they become serious.
Hard drives are very sensitive to heat, and a rise in temperature of just 10 degrees can reduce their life expectancy by half. HDDLife enables you to diagnose heating problems and prolong the life of your hardware. The green, yellow and red icons in the Google Sidebar indicate the condition of your drives at the moment. In addition, you can see your hard drive temperature at a glance.
Best of all, HDDLife is free software. Just download it and use it – it's that simple. Overall, the Google Desktop software and its add-ons make it an excellent tool for improving your productivity and keeping your PC running smoothly.
What's New
Version 3.0.146:
* The removal problem when a gadget is installed for several users has been solved.
* The problem with displaying the temperature if it is above 100 degrees
Fahrenheit has been solved
Version 1.1: + Bug fixed - after setup default refresh rate is 0, so sidebar refreshes constantly. Fixed.
Version 1.0: First official release