Tag: Desktop Tools reviews

Everyone’s computer builds up with unwanted and leftover files as time goes on, which can start to have a drag on performance if left unchecked. Windows’ own Disk Clean tool can help in some quarters, but it barely scratches the surface when it comes to clearing out redundant files. There’s another problem too: when you […]

Navigating files and folders in Windows has – it’s true – become easier with each successive release, but there’s still one major problem that’s never been addressed by Microsoft: the single folder view. Despite the existence of the Favorites Bar, copying or moving files from one folder to another usually involves opening two separate folder […]

There was a time when looking for a universal remote assistance or remote control for friends and family meant recommending TeamViewer. But in recent years, the company has tightened its free-user restrictions to the point where it’s practically impossible to use without being accused of using it for professional or business reasons. And while the […]

Windows Explorer is the tool built into Windows that can be used to navigate and organise folders. It can be used in a couple of ways – as individual folder windows or as a file navigator with a tree structure. While both options have their uses, they also have limitations and this goes some way […]

Geekbench is an easy-to-use benchmark that will quickly deliver a verdict on your CPU and memory performance. Why should you care? If you’re overclocking your system, say, then Geekbench will reveal how much extra speed you’ve squeezed out of your system. If you’re thinking of buying a friend’s PC or laptop then the program will […]

Copying and moving files within Windows is such a mundane, everyday task that it’s easy to assume it’s the best it could possibly be. The truth is somewhat different: when it comes to copying files – particularly a large number of files – Windows is pretty mediocre. You could be saving yourself seconds – even […]

Oracle VM VirtualBox is an industrial-strength open source virtualisation tool that makes it easy to create virtual machines (VMs), simulated computers that run on your PC but act as though they were separate systems. It’s a powerful capability that has many different applications. If you’d like a closer look at Windows 10 before you upgrade, for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]