We recently wrote about Microsoft Message Analyzer, and explained how it could be used to monitor and better understand your network and internet traffic. It’s a hugely powerful tool, but also bulky and with an intimidating interface. If you’d prefer something more lightweight, then as usual, NirSoft might have the answer. SmartSniff is also a network monitor which tries to capture the TCP/IP packets that pass through your chosen network adapter, then allows you to view, filter and display them. Like Microsoft Message Analyzer, the program is very configurable. But unlike Microsoft’s offering, it’s portable, and a mere 100KB download.… [Continue Reading]