Why does SnoopStick require an annual fee?
Well, there 2 reasons for this. First, for SnoopStick to work securely, it needs to make the connection through our data center. The computer being monitored and the computer doing the monitoring do not actually connect directly to each other. We maintain specialized servers in our data center that do all the work of verifying what SnoopStick can connect to what computers, and when they do connect, we handle all the data exchange to ensure absolute security. This requires ongoing maintenance, computer hardware, and bandwidth. Of course, these all involve ongoing expenses to us to provide this service. The second reason is that SnoopStick is constantly upgraded to keep up with the fast pace of the Internet. Instant Messenger programs change frequently as do browsers and other Internet applications. Our development team works constantly on new features and compatibility issues with new versions of Internet applications. Many companies charge version upgrade fees to keep up with the const
