Most programs are polite, well-behaved, use only their share of system resources and so make the minimal impact on your PC. But others aren’t quite so restrained. At a minimum, they might constantly use a low level of processor time, just enough to stop your laptop ever going to sleep. And at the worst, they’ll […]
Month: May 2026
Internet Tools
May 26, 2026
Waterfox 6.7.1.1Recommended
64-bit is the future of computing and one obvious benefit of running a 64-bit version of an operating system is the fact it allows you to access more than 3.5GB of RAM, helping speed up your computer. Despite the growing popularity of 64-bit though, we’re still in that transitional phase where many applications are still […]
System Tools
May 25, 2026
Auslogics Disk Defrag 12.3.0.1Editor’s Choice
Fragmentation is caused by creating and deleting files and folders, installing new software, and downloading files from the Internet. Computers do not necessarily save an entire file or folder in a single space on a disk; they’re saved in the first available space. After a large portion of a disk has been used, most of […]
Desktop Software
May 23, 2026
iolo System Mechanic Professional 26.5.1.249
System Mechanic Professional is an amazingly comprehensive tool that provides everything you’ll need to clean, speed up, repair and secure your PC. If your PC isn’t performing, for instance, then System Mechanic will help you defragment your hard drive; optimise your Internet connection settings for faster downloads; defragment and compact the Registry; optimise the boot […]
Desktop Software
May 18, 2026
Wise Care 365 8.0.5.733Recommended
Keeping your computer running smoothly can easily turn into a full-time job – that is unless you outsource most of the hard work to a dedicated tool. This is just how Wise Care 365 could help to lighten your workload, making it possible to easily check your system for problems, clean up the registry and […]
System Tools
May 18, 2026
IObit Software Updater 9.1.0.9
Unless you download Windows 10 or 11 apps from the Microsoft Store, most installed software still won’t auto-update. Web browsers will notify you of a new update, your security software will auto-update and so will Windows itself, but most other tools sit happily on your system and you might never know when a key update […]
System Tools
May 17, 2026
UCheck 6.7.6.0
UCheck is a portable tool which helps you install popular applications and missing software updates. The program only supports around 40 packages, but the list does include some big names: 7-Zip, CCleaner, Chrome, Firefox, Flash, GIMP, iTunes, Java, LibreOffice, Malwarebytes Anti-malware, OpenOffice, Opera, Skype, VLC Media Player and more. UCheck scanned our system, and listed […]
Desktop Software
May 17, 2026
IObit Uninstaller 15.6.0.6
IObit Uninstaller is a multi-talented uninstall tool that can completely remove applications from your hard drive, with none of the usual Registry clutter and junk files that are often left behind. The cleanup process has two stages. First, you launch the unwanted application’s uninstaller and let it do its work. And second, IObit Uninstaller’s “Powerful […]
System Tools
May 16, 2026
DesktopOK 12.71 (64-bit)
If you’re the kind of person who regularly finds themselves switching desktop resolutions, or needs to boot into Safe mode for troubleshooting on a regular basis, it can be incredibly annoying finding all your carefully arranged desktop icons have gone walkabout. DesktopOK is a powerful – and portable – tool that can store up to […]
Desktop Software
May 9, 2026
ImgDrive 2.2.9
ImgDrive is a free tool which can mount multiple disc images as virtual CD, DVD, HD-DVD or BD drives. The program supports from 1 to 7 drives. You’re able to set the number of drives you need from ImgDrive’s system tray icon, or disable the feature on demand. ImgDrive’s system tray menu lists each of […]