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How to Thwart Online Tracking and Protect Vulnerable Passwords

“Digital fingerprinting” is a method of identity tracking that makes it appallingly easy for online entities to examine the bits of data you leave behind on websites and figure out huge amounts of information about you, including your online purchases, income, debt, videos watched, web searches, vacation habits and much more.

How To Speed Up Your Computer & Improve Performance

​​Knowing how to speed up your computer is a great skill to have. Discover quick-fix solutions that can help improve your PC performance and speed.

How To Speed Up Windows 7 on Older Computer or Laptop

Do you have an older computer and want to know how to speed up Windows 7? If so, discover these three simple tips that will get your PC up to speed.

How to Set Windows 10 & 11 to See Recently Opened Apps

Since the launch of Windows® 10 many users have endured minor skirmishes with it to try and make it behave more like Windows 7. Among the frustrations are the changes to the Start menu, which, although returned to us since the dark days of Windows 8, does not always function in a way familiar to Windows 7 folks.

How to Safely Disinfect Phones and PCs

Good device hygiene is more important than ever right now. Yet it may be less than obvious which cleaners, cloths and procedures are effective without doing damage to our phones, computers and other devices. Here is a catalog of best practices to help you safely clean these crucial pieces of technology we use every day and seek to protect.

How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages on Android

Are deleted texts recoverable? Find out how to retrieve deleted text messages on Android phones by following these quick and simple steps.

How To Backup and Restore Data Using Google Drive on a New Device

Knowing how to restore backup from Google Drive to a new device can save you a lot of time. Discover the easy steps to keep all of your data in one place

How to Recover Deleted Files on a Computer

File recovery options on a computer can be a lifesaver. Unfortunately, all too often people have no backup to turn to when documents, photos and other irreplaceable content may have been accidentally deleted.

How To Recover Deleted Files From Recycle Bin

Recover files deleted from the Recycle Bin, emptied or not—it’s simpler than you think! Discover the best methods now.

How To Recover Data From Hard Disk Which is Not Detecting

Do you need to learn how to recover data from hard disk which is not detecting? Discover the top 3 user-friendly methods to recover your data!

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What is iolo's Whole Home License?

The Whole Home License® is iolo’s licensing policy that allows you to install and keep your software running on all of your compatible devices within the same home. Previously, users were allowed to install and license their iolo software simultaneously on a maximum of three PCs. Under the Whole Home License, a single activation key allows you to use your iolo software on all of your PCs, other than any PCs you use for business purposes. What you need to know about Whole Home Licensing

  • You, your spouse, and your relatives living within the same household may use the same license on any number of PCs that you own which are not used for business.
  • For full legal terms and conditions, see https://www.iolo.com/company/legal/eula/

To install your iolo product on additional PCs:

  1. On the additional computer, download the latest version of your iolo product. Choose from the list of downloads offered here.
  2. Follow the steps in the installation wizard, and enter the same Activation Key that you used to install on your original computer.

You can view the Activation Key on the original computer from within System Mechanic > red menu bar > key icon > Activation Key.