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Data Mismanagement Can Leave SMBs Vulnerable

Mismanaged data can present many potential issues for information security and functionality at small- and medium-sized businesses.

How to Extend PC Battery Life: 5 Effective Ways

Mitigate reduced PC performance, data loss, and slow computers caused by a faulty battery. Learn how to extend battery life now.

6 Tips for Taking Care of Your Files

The files within your PC are a lot like the appliances in your house: the more you use them, the more they need attention–-such as cleaning, wiping, and organizing. Luckily, System Mechanic does the work for your files so your PC stays clean and fast.

DriveAccelerator™ puts your PC into high gear

Over time, you’ve noticed that your PC’s overall speed and responsiveness have slowed, and files and programs take longer to open or launch. You may actually hear your computer tick and buzz as the hard drive struggles to launch programs or open large files.

DriveAccelerator™ hace que su computadora funcione a toda velocidad

El desfragmentador de disco mejorado de System Mechanic realinea los archivos del disco duro para recargar la velocidad y el rendimiento de la computadora

O DriveAccelerator™ acelera seu PC

O avançado desfragmentador de disco do System Mechanic realinha os arquivos do disco rígido para aumentar a velocidade e o desempenho do PC

Human Error Leading Source of Data Breaches

Preventable human and system errors were responsible for two-thirds of data breaches in 2012. User ignorance was the reason for most of these errors.

Spam and Malware Emails Continue to Grow at Alarming Rate

As dependence on email grows, so does the prevalence of both unwanted and dangerous email. There are also a growing number of stealthy and complex malware attacks being launched against major websites.

Windows 8 Reaches 100M Installs; More Improvements Coming

Although Windows 8 has taken off more slowly than Microsoft had hoped, the new operating system recently hit a milestone of 100 million licenses. Even as Microsoft celebrates this moment, the company admits that the OS remains a work in progress and improvements are coming.

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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.