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How to Disable the New Compulsory Upgrade to Windows 10

To the dismay of many Windows users who value great control over their computing experience—including that very personal matter of which operating system you champion—Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will begin installing automatically on Windows 7 and 8 machines, as a part of traditional Windows Updates.

Three New Privacy Concerns with Windows 10

Six months in from its initial launch, there’s little doubt that Windows® 10 offers many great features that cement its reputation as the OS upgrade users have been waiting for since Windows 7.

System Mechanic 15 Offers a New Look and Tools for Windows 10

The easiest version to use ever, System Mechanic® 15 is the first version release in years that proudly features a major interface redesign, including a modernized appearance, larger fonts and simplified menu navigation.

Getting to Know Virtual Desktops in Windows 10

PC users familiar with pressing Tab plus the Windows key (hereafter depicted as “Win”) to conveniently scroll through all current open windows will most likely warm quickly to the idea of virtual desktops. New in Windows® 10, virtual desktops are a great way to organize various multitasks

How to Keep Windows 10 Running Like New

According to Microsoft, as of January 2016, Windows® 10 has now been installed on over 200 million machines. With it’s enhanced, fully customizable Start menu, Cortana digital assistant, and new, completely modernized Edge web browser among many other innovative features, there is no question Windows 10 is popular and here to stay, with Microsoft promising regular updates as often as multiple times per month.

Two Easy Ways to Take PC Productivity to the Next Level

If you’re a PC user interested in maximizing efficiency and speed—whether tackling tasks at the office or taking on projects at home—consider adding two powerful technologies to your repertoire that have advanced considerably in recent years, now allowing you to fully leverage new Windows 10.

PC Lag After Windows® 10 Upgrade? Try Adjusting Pagefile

After upgrading an OS to Windows® 10, many PC users report noticeable system lag that had not been there previously.

How to Make Your Laptop Battery Last Longer

It is the bugbear of every laptop user sooner or later: dwindling battery life when you can’t get to a power outlet. But now there’s an easy way to increase your battery power.

Microsoft Ends Windows 8 Support—What and How to Stay Secure

An upgrade to a newer version of Windows is strongly recommended.

Save Time by Customizing PC Startup

The return of the much-coveted Start menu in the Windows 10 operating system continues to be popular among PC users. Yet this is not your granddad’s Start menu from older versions of Windows like 95, XP, or even 7. Windows 10 combines the tiles introduced in Windows 8 with classic Start functionality that is pleasingly customizable to meet your needs. Here are a few things to know to help you personalize your Start menu experience for speed and ease of use.

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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.