COM Port Notifier

Description

Windows doesn’t normally display notifications when a serial device is plugged in or removed, and this information can be very helpful for some users. Fortunately, you can rely on COM Port Notifier if you want to receive these alerts.

It is a relatively simple program that watches for serial devices that are inserted or removed while running in the background. If anything is detected, a pop-up is displayed on your desktop, and the text can be copied to the clipboard.

Key Features

• Monitors COM ports


• Displays desktop notifications for device connections


• Runs quietly in the system tray


• Easy setup and configuration


• Open-source application

Technical Specifications

• Free to download


• Publisher: Christopher Browning


• Automatic launch and minimize to system tray


• Option to add to startup list


• Simple right-click to close functionality

How It Works

While the application is running, a pop-up message is displayed on your screen whenever a serial device is plugged in or removed. If you click the pop-up balloon, the notification text will be copied to the clipboard.

If you don’t want to receive any more notifications, you can just right-click the tray icon and close COM Port Notifier. The program is very simple to use, so even novices should not run into any issues.

Get COM Port Notifier for FREE today and never miss a device connection again!