<Computer TidBits> - E-mail Notice

Send me an E-mail when a web page changes.

Getting tired of checking a web site over and over, hoping that it will change with new information?  Let your computer check for the change and notify you by E-mail when the change is made.  Cool !  Works best on Broadband or DSL.

This is a THREE step process.  After opening your browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.):

1. Make the page "Available off-line".

  • As you are adding the page to your "Favorites", check the box for "Make available off-line" in the Add Favorites dialog box.  Or, if it is already a favorite, right click on that link and select the menu item "Make available off-line".
  • A "Synchronizing" box will temporarily appear while your computer is preparing the file on your disk.  Note that this process takes up CPU resources and space on your Hard Disk, so use this feature cautiously.

2. Change Properties/Download of link to send E-mail.

  • Once the link is available off-line, right click on the favorites link to that page and select the "Properties" menu item.
  • A dialog box will appear with tabs for "General", "Web Document", "Schedule", and "Download".
  • Select the "Download" tab and check the box for "When this page changes, send e-mail to:".
  • Verify that the E-mail address is correct and click on OK.
  • Note that since you are waiting for E-mail, you may want to place your E-mail program shortcut in your "Start-Up" folder or at least check it frequently.

3. Set synchronize schedule.

  • If you have not already set or wish to change your schedule for checking for updates, right click on the favorites link to that page and select the "Properties" menu item.
  • A dialog box will appear with tabs for "General", "Web Document", "Schedule", and "Download".
  • Select the "Schedule" tab and click on the "Using the following schedules" radial button.
  • Select the schedule desired or add a new schedule and "Edit" as needed.
  • It is best to schedule the task on startup or during idle time.

Please contact me with your comments, contributions, and/or corrections.

© Copyright 2001 by Jim Pool Monday, July 08, 2002