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Tips for Taking Care of Your Files

The files within your PC are a lot like the appliances in your house: the more you use them, the more they need attention–-such as cleaning, wiping, and organizing. Luckily, System Mechanic does the work for your files so your PC stays clean and fast.

The Truth About Your PC’s Factory Settings: One Size Fits None

Even a brand new, state-of-the-art computer was built for no one in particular. Windows comes installed on your PC in average (“Balanced”) power mode. This means your computer arrived trying to perform a balancing act between users who want to save power and those who want raw speed. The result is your new PC is constrained by a mediocre system power setting that is a detriment to overall PC responsiveness.

Thank You for Choosing Privacy Guardian

Block access to your sensitive online data, device info and habits. Privacy Guardian thwarts online attempts to gain vast amounts of personal information based on your search history, shopping habits and more.

System Mechanic® Top Speed Tip #1

Go deep with System Mechanic’s Program Accelerator for maximum responsiveness and long-lasting reliability.

Surviving the “XPocalypse” Part 4

On April 8, 2014, Microsoft® discontinued support for the Windows® XP operating system. Is this the end of the world as you’ve known it? No. System Mechanic will continue to help you maintain and secure your PC whether you have Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8.

Surviving the “XPocalypse” Part 2

Surviving the “XPocalypse” Part 3

Survive the “XPocalypse” Part 1

Phoenix 360 2.0 release

The enhanced software update also frees up to 48 percent more RAM for resource-heavy multitasking.

Optimize Your Hard Drive for a PC That Keeps Up with You

iolo Labs recently sought to quantify performance improvements across several different Windows computers after each had installed System Mechanic.

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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:

On the additional computer, download the latest version of your iolo product. Choose from the list of downloads offered here.
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.