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Three 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.

Microsoft Reduces Cloud Storage

Microsoft announced on 11/2 that it will reduce OneDrive storage, affecting both free subscribers and Office 365 users. Office 365 is the paid service for accessing Office apps over the cloud that also provides users with Skype minutes and online storage.

Put an End to PC Privacy Leaks

It’s no secret that as much as we rely on the digital world to help us organize and navigate through our personal lives, these very activities leave digital footprints that can compromise the same data we wish to both easily access and yet thoroughly protect.

Revisit Your Router to Boost Wi-Fi

Is your router outdated? If your home broadband is sketchy—suffering stutters or dropped frames while streaming video or playing online games—the first place to look is your router.

Almost 1 Million New Malware Threats Are Released Daily

The latest reports from cybersecurity teams at Verizon and Symantec reveal that an astonishing number of new malware threats are released every day: nearly one million.

Beyond AVs, What YOU Can Do to Keep Your PC Safe

Defense in depth” is a concept in malware protection that enhances PC security by relying on many different strategies. A great deal of the defense is naturally embedded in your PC’s antivirus software, but much of it relies on other aspects of PC use, including your own computing habits.

Is Your AV Relying On a Single Engine?

As cyberattacks continue to become more sophisticated, it’s critical to ensure your antivirus/anti-malware solution provides your computer with the best fortification possible. Not all AVs are equally protective; here we examine one aspect of the very best solutions that you should be sure your AV has.

Windows 10 is Coming Soon

System Mechanic 14.6 is coming with newly-enhanced tools to help you make the most of Windows 7, 8, and 10.

Adjust Windows Default Settings for a Faster Computer

Windows users may not be aware that their machines are configured by default to strike a balance between raw speed and power conservation. The result can lead to compromised system performance at times when you need more from your PC—and that is increasingly the case today given all the high-demand situations we find our computers in, from video streaming to networked online gaming, and everything in between.

Easily Install System Mechanic on Multiple PCs

System Mechanic offers a free Whole Home License® which entitles you to use the same service account for as many PCs in your household as you wish. Now System Mechanic has made it easier than ever to install the product on multiple computers.

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ActiveCare

Advanced cleaning and repair removes more unsafe
clutter and fixes more problems than ever before,
going to work whenever your PC is idle.

Internet Cleanup

Delete temporary internet files for better responsiveness

Windows Cleanup

Delete Windows junk files to unleash speed

Memory Mechanic

Free up memory for better performance

NetBooster

Optimize settings to speed up internet connections

Registry Cleanup

Find and repair registry files to improve performance

Security Optimizer

Detect and resolve Windows security issues

Program Accelerator

Detect and resolve Windows security issues

Toolbox

Startup Optimizer

Speed up Windows startup time

Network Scanner

View external devices and connections

File Incinerator

Remove and destroy deleted files

Advanced Uninstaller

Easily remove installed programs

Process Scanner

Find memory-intensive background tasks

Deceptive Programs

Find and remove harmful software

AppPrioritizer

Prioritize speed and efficiency for the apps you use most

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.