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3 Myths That Can Bring Down Your PC

PCs today are amazingly easy to use and practically run themselves. However, there are some persistent myths about PC operation and you shouldn’t let them fool you.

Small Business Productivity & Security Compromised by PC Problems

Small business owners that want to eliminate slow computer problems and protect their systems against cyberattacks should employ programs such as System Mechanic Business that provide comprehensive system protection from a range of problems.

Maintaining PC Security and Performance on Public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi hotspots are convenient, but they can also be harmful to future PC performance unless users are proactive about their computer security

Many Companies Lack Data Breach Awareness

Data breach awareness is a blind spot for many organizations even though leaked information can lead to many problems.

What You Need to Know About Memory

Memory management is essential to a healthy computer ecosystem, but over time, memory leaks can cause a host of negative effects for computer performance and security.

SSD Accelerator – Maximize solid-state drive speed

Solid-state drives (SSDs) help you read and store data like standard hard drives, but use modern solid state technology instead of mechanical components. SSDs require a special optimization and when done regularly, ca lead to significant gains in data storage performance.

System Shield: cutting-edge antivirus technology

Get a tour of iolo’s System Shield antivirus and antispyware solution. System Shield finds and removes dangerous PC infections, then protects against future attacks.

Search and Recover – Find and recover deleted files

The Total Recovery wizard recovers the contents of an entire drive or folder. Use this wizard when all of the files on a drive or directory have been deleted or damaged.

DriveScrubber – erases remnants of deleted files

His wizard wipes the free space and erases the remnants of deleted files from a drive. Regular use of DriveScrubber ensures that deleted information can never be recovered.

System Shield – Keep your PC protected from malware

Run a full computer scan, including all files, folders, memory and boot records for malware,spyware and viruses. System Shield protects transparently, without robbing active programs of the resources they need to run.

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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.