It's refreshing to see an interface that's been so carefully designed with accessibility in mind. Rather than just presenting you with an impenetrable list of file names, it walks you through each issue individually, offering a brief description, an explanation of how it might be affecting your PC's performance, and a recommended course of action. This is where Ashampoo WinOptimizer really shines. You can fix these all with a single click, or click the 'Details' button for more information.

Download or buy IObit Advanced SystemCare (opens in new tab)Īshampoo WinOptimizer (opens in new tab) (so called because it cleans your PC 'like a shampoo') is one of the most accessible tools for speeding up your PC, and is a great choice if you've never used a system optimization tool before.Ĭlick 'Start search' and it scans your drives for potential issues and splits the results into three categories: clean up (junk files), optimize (internet settings) and protect (history and logs).

We particularly appreciate the clear labelling of scan results so users can make an informed decision about what to keep and discard. Some of IObit Advanced SystemCare's tools will have a negligible effect on system performance unless you're really scraping by, but its deep scans will throw up lots of potential improvements that can make a tangible difference to system performance. It includes protection from ransomware that detects unauthorized file changes in real time and blocks them before your data can be encrypted – even if it's a new type of threat that's never been encountered before. A one-year license costs US$23.99/£17.71AU/$30.64, and brings with it a raft of extra features including startup optimization, automatic updates and performance monitoring.įor only a little more, Advanced SystemCare Ultimate (opens in new tab) throws in a full security suite to protect your PC from malware and viruses. IObit Advanced SystemCare Pro (opens in new tab) is one of the most affordable cleanup tools around.

These are all excellent tools – well designed and simple to use – but to reap the full benefits, you'll need to invest in the software's premium edition. The free version of the software covers the fundamentals, with quick system scanning, one-click protection from hacking, performance monitoring and the ability to capture the faces of potential intruders automatically with FaceID.

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