If you're wondering about the differences between SlimCleaner Plus and SlimCleaner Free, here's the skinny: SlimCleaner Plus has a one-click scan and fix button, laptop power-consumption settings, the ability to deactivate unneeded features for greater computing efficiency, and Windows 10-specific protection that lets you customize the operating system's privacy settings to disable, or limit, features that collect and report data to Microsoft. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).) I wish SlimCleaner Plus, and other tune-up utilities, would adopt this model.
Iolo, on the other hand, lets you install its System Mechanic 15.5 software on as many PCs as you'd like-that's a sweet, potentially money-saving deal in the age of the multi-PC home. Unlike Iolo System Mechanic 15.5, our Editors' Choice for paid tune-up utilities, SlimCleaner Plus limits the number of installation licenses you receive for your money. Overall, SlimCleaner Plus is easy to use and has effective computer clean-up chops, but its license limitations prevent it from toppling the reigning paid tune-up king, Iolo System Mechanic 15.5 ($14.99 at iolo technologies) (Opens in a new window).Ĭompatible with Windows 10 ($139.00 at Microsoft Store) (Opens in a new window)/8/7/Vista/XP PCs, SlimCleaner Plus requires an Internet connection for downloading the software and any updates that may be required during installation. However, SlimWare Utilities SlimCleaner Plus goes the extra mile by including community-based recommendations, the ability to recognize out-of-date antivirus software, and new Instant Alerts that let you know when suspicious software tries to latch onto your PC's startup process. The average tune-up utility improves your PC's overall system performance by repairing the problematic Windows registry, defragging the hard drive, and deleting junk files.
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