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Viruses vs. Malware vs. Spyware: Comparisons and Contrasts

Knowing the differences between malware, viruses and spyware can help users better understand the ways they could be at risk from each of these malicious elements.

The Problem Your Clogged PC

As a rule, the more programs you’ve installed, the more work your PC has to do—and installing multiple programs that run the same functions needlessly adds to this burden.

Why You Need Daily Computer Maintenance

Daily maintenance is the only way to optimize PC performance and health in the long term.

How to Keep Solid State Drives Healthy and Functional

Solid-state drives (SSDs) are the next big thing in local data storage. When it comes to data reserves PC users traditionally have had few options: hard disk drives (HDDs) were the norm, augmented by removable storage (like zip drives or floppy disks, if you can remember back that far).

The Case of the Disappearing IT Department

As IT departments’ roles change or evolve due to new technology trends, businesses may find themselves with reduced security or PC performance.

Does Your Operating System Manage Itself?

The operating system is able to do many tasks on its own, but there are some instances in which intervention may be necessary to clean up the computer and optimize its functionality.

Tips to Really Power Up Your PC with System Mechanic’s PowerTools

Did you know that in addition to the 50+ tools engineered to repair and speed up your PC, System Mechanic comes equipped with a set of all-in-one PowerTools? This unique set combines multiple functions into easy-to-use, one-click wizards to help get your PC sailing smoothly in just minutes. See how with these quick tips.

How Cloud Computing Improves IT Asset Management and Security

The cloud can help lower the costs and requirements of IT asset management.

Why Does My PC Start Up Slowly?

What does it mean when a computer is slow during startup?

What is Disk Defragmentation and Why Your Company Needs It At Network Level

As data storage and sharing needs get increasingly complex, an organization’s network can suffer from the same sorts of fragmentation problems that plague individual PCs.

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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.