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Kill More Types of Bloatware with System Mechanic

As Windows® evolves, one area of increasing concern is that more and more unwanted garbage (“bloatware”) is launching itself at startup, which continues to slow the entire computing experience, even after the system is up and running.

Drive Performance – Optimize Your Hard Drive

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

Privacy Guardian™ Online Privacy Protection

In the age of constant connectivity, online privacy and secure browsing are no longer merely nice to have; they are mandatory.

Unleash The Full Power of Your Processor

This is part three in a series describing recent iolo Labs testing to quantify improvements to system performance after optimizing a PC with System Mechanic

Increase Your Internet Download Speed with System Mechanic

In this second article in the iolo Labs benchmark series, tests revealed that the internet optimization tool NetBooster within System Mechanic

Boot Faster and Kill Bloatware for Better PC Performance

Recent benchmark tests performed by iolo Labs have shown that using the Startup Optimizer™ tool in System Mechanic can significantly improve PC boot time performance.

Supercharge your Gaming PC with a Limited-Time Humble Software Bundle

iolo technologies is proud to announce the inclusion of its flagship optimization solution System Mechanic in the Humble Software Bundle for PC Lovers, a promotion that allows gamers to choose a price for a package of software to enhance their gaming experience.

System Mechanic®: Performance Benchmarking

The information presented here is the result of iolo Labs comprehensive and reproducible benchmark testing, with results that users can examine for themselves and to show computer performance improvement using iolo’s System Mechanic software to repair and optimize Windows PCs.

Get the Most Out of Your PC with the Full Version of System Mechanic

It is important to scan your PC with System Checkup™ to discover problems that are slowing you down or contributing to system instability. But only the full power of System Mechanic® ensures the maximum performance of your computer. System Mechanic first deploys a series of complex automated maintenance actions to help keep your PC stable and clutter-free. It then digs deep into the OS to fine-tune dozens of internet, processor, memory and hard drive settings to unleash full speed and power.

System Mechanic 16.5 Speeds Up PCs With Revolutionary Process Disabling

The single biggest cause of PC performance drain today is unnecessary bloatware running without your knowledge.

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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.