Download/HomepageNothing's more irritating than losing your Internet connection in the
midst of a download, while writing a long thoughtful email, or chatting with an IRC or ICQ
buddy. Whether you're using AOL, Net-Zero, or an ISP, they'll try to disconnect
"idle" connections (where active browser or line activity isn't detected) after
a certain time period. Even if you've armed yourself with a ping program to send out smoke
signals to foil them, service providers have gotten craftier and can detect that too.
StayConnected! outsmarts them.
This new version 2.2 adds Net-Zero support, many AOL-oriented features, including a foil
for AOL's new disconnect timer (which has no title but has three sound alerts). AOL user
should update to Stay Connected! 2.2 (or higher), which handles this timer.
Stay Connected! simulates the line activity of a "real human" whereas your
pinger sends out signals in a predictable pattern that AOL, Net-Zero, and ISP servers can
sniff out. StayConnected! allows you to access your choice of hosts for background access
at random intervals, which looks like web surfing to your ISP. Single-host and
fixed-interval settings can be chosen too if you prefer.
StayConnected! is simple to use, with a Startup Wizard for new users to get it set up
easily. (Truth is, all the default settings work the best anyway.) And for each host type,
there are preloaded entries to save you the typing. But add your own host info and change
settings anytime. Just choose a service type, and the hosts are pre-loaded for: HTTP, FTP,
echo servers, time servers, discard servers, or user-defined ports (such as POP3, IRC,
gopher, and so on). There's a really good, expanded Help file for setup tips, feature
operation, and more.
For AOL users, this supports AOL Browser 4.0 as well as its previous versions. You can
launch the AOL browser when you activate StayConnected!, and even have it log on for you
too. Many more AOL-specific feature additions are detailed at the StayConnected! home
page.
StayConnected! runs quietly in the background, easily accessed from its system tray icon.
Program activity can be turned on/off by clicking the tray icon, and its shape & color
tell you operating status at a glance. A right-click on the icon gives you a context menu
for settings and online status report. StayConnected! is a reliable, RAM-efficient
insurance policy for your online peace of mind. It's free to try, fully functional, for 30
days. There's a startup splash screen that can be disabled after you've registered.
Support is offered to registered users.
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