A brand new PC just out of the box always delivers snappy performance, letting you launch programs, process data, and surf the Web with ease. Regrettably, the silky-smooth performance of a new PC eventually fades away and becomes a distant memory as the hard drive undergoes fragmentation, junk files clog the system and unwanted groups of programs start when the PC starts. Slow start up time and lagging performance in unavoidable.
To avoid this several PC users reinstall the operating system, but we all know it is time-consuming. The work doesn’t end just by reinstalling the OS, you have to install the drivers and the programs- surely it isn’t something that anyone would like to carry out on a day by day, weekly, or even monthly basis. The best way to solve it is to use a PC utility.
PC utilities are applications developed to put right the wear and tear that computers go through over time by mending hard drive fragmentation, fixing the registry, and deleting unwanted files. While most of the utilities perform similar functions some stand out by going an extra mile, such as Iolo System Mechanic 10. This utility program not only fixes common problems but comes with a feature called Program Accelerator which neatly arranges all dependent files of a program on the hard drive so that the PC locates them more rapidly and the program starts quickly.
Another notable PC utility program is SlimWare Utilities’ SlimCleaner. What makes it unique is its innovative approach of suggesting optimal settings for a PC. It uses accumulated data from all its users and recommends optimal settings for a PC; users are also rewarded badges for their contribution.
There are several utility applications available in the market; some are free whereas others are paid. Below are listed some of the top PC utility programs available in the market:
- AVG PC Tuneup 2011- $29.99 for one license
- 360Amigo System Speedup Pro- $19.95 per year
- Comodo System Cleaner- Free
- Diskeeper 2011 Professional- $59.95
- Iolo System Mechanic 10- $49.95
- Norton Utilities- $49.99 for three licenses
- PC Tools Performance Toolkit 2011- $39.95 for three licenses
- SlimWare Utilities SlimCleaner- Free
- Spamfighter Full-Diskfighter1- $9.95 per month