As an advanced computer user, it’s difficult to
keep the computer in shape, especially if you install and test
applications on regular basis. That’s why you need to carry out a
regular maintenance, just to be sure everything is in the right place
and you won’t be assaulted by errors as soon as you start your computer.
In order to do so, you should probably take a look
at TuneUp Utilities, an advanced software solution that could help you
optimize your computer for the best performance. Still, it can do a lot
more.
First of all, the installation procedure. Deploying TuneUp
Utilities on your computer could take a while especially if you go for
the Custom mode which will walk you through the whole process in order
to select the elements you want for your app. It took only a few minutes
in our case though, but in the end we got a perfectly configured
software solution ready to keep our computer in shape.
The
interface is the best you can get in this case. TuneUp Utilities is an
incredibly complex application with tons of features and numerous tools
for optimizing the computer, so an user friendly interface is a must
have. And developers have managed to deliver it, presenting every single
function in a very pleasant way. However, if you’re a beginner extra
care is always recommended, not only because you could do something
wrong, but also because TuneUp must be configured in the right way to
get the best results.
All major tools are grouped into tabs,
while the settings menu can be easily accessed from the top of the
interface. Along with the optimization features, developers have also
included a Windows Customization option so, besides cleaning the
registry, removing broken shortcuts or accelerating the system shutdown,
the user can also change the logon screen, the visual style or modify
animations and effects. All of these from a single yet powerful
interface.
TuneUp Utilities is, without any doubt, one of the
best apps in this category, and paying 50 bucks for keeping your
computer in shape for running at maximum speed isn’t so much of a bad
deal.
Here are some key features of "TuneUp Utilities":
TuneUp Start page:
· Intuitive Layout, Easy to Use
· Provides quick and easy access to the most critical optimization functions
· A single yet comprehensive appraisal of your PC's current performance and overall system health
TuneUp Speed Optimizer:
· Intelligent, Powerful Utility for any User Skill Level
· Easy optimization in just a few clicks
· Identifies unused programs and resource-draining functions
· Recommends tools for optimal PC performance
TuneUp 1-Click Maintenance:
· Automatic, Fast Optimization
· Enables one-click maintenance of the most important functions of your PC
· Cleans the Windows registry
· Deletes temporary files and folders
· Increases the system performance through integrated defragmentation
· Streamlines your desktop and simplifies folder shortcuts with one click
TuneUp Drive Defrag:
· Intelligent defragmentation with new progress display
TuneUp Startup Manager:
· Increases the speed at the start-up of your PC
TuneUp Registry Cleaner:
· More powerful tool with in-depth view of your PC registry
Requirements:
· Min. 300 MHz processor
· 256 MB RAM
· Screen resolution at least 1024x600 pixels
· For online version: at least 80 MB of free disk space
· For CD version: at least 300 MB of free disk space (and CD-ROM or DVD drive)
· Internet Explorer 6 or higher
What's New in This Release:
TuneUp Economy Mode:
· Does your laptop battery go flat just before the end of a film? Is
your desktop PC pushing up your electricity bill? TuneUp Utilities is
putting a stop to all greedy energy-guzzlers! The brand new TuneUp
Economy Mode improves the energy management on laptops and even helps
desktop PCs to turn green.
The Improved TuneUp Program Deactivator with Automatic Function:
· With almost every program installation, a degree of performance and
stability is lost – nearly every PC user is familiar with this
exasperating problem. The improved TuneUp Program Deactivator™
re-enables disabled programs while they are in use and then disables
them again automatically so that the load on your PC is always kept as
low as possible.
The new TuneUp Utilities settings:
· TuneUp Utilities gives you full control over the key functions and
modules of TuneUp Utilities with the new central settings dialog, all in
a single window.
The New-Look Start Center:
· The new-look interface makes...
