Does your PC lack pep? If it's over a year old, there's a good chance that it isn't running as smoothly as it did when it was fresh from the box. Over time, the Windows registry goes awry, programs ...

This PC clean-up tool will make your system boot faster and run smoother, but the limited installations may not be household-friendly. Does your PC have that not-so-fresh feeling? If it's over a year ...

Spyware Doctor is good at cleaning up malware-infested systems, as long as the malware doesn't derail its installation. It's a very good choice for protection against viruses and all types of malware, ...

PC Tools Internet Security ($60 for up to three computers for one year as of 5/21/09) offers a decidedly mixed bag of protections. (We reviewed it for our midyear security suites roundup and security ...

An earlier popular set of utilities for DOS and Windows from Symantec. They included a DOS or Windows shell as well as antivirus, file management, caching, backup, compression and data recovery ...

Welcome to a harsh reality: Relying on an ostensibly comprehensive antivirus suite just doesn’t cut it in 2012. Antivirus software is crucial for combating viruses, malware, and hackers, but simply ...

As a long-time PC user (25 years and counting), I've built multiple PCs. From using my bed as my workspace to realizing the benefits of using dedicated tools for every job, I've grown as a PC ...

The adware maker had previously demanded that PC Tools' security software stopped removing the software. Zango alleged that the removals happened without the user's express consent. Zango explained in ...

Building the right computer for your needs isn’t a difficult task, but finding the right parts and knowing if they all blend well when working together is where the problem is. That’s why the web has ...

Updating your drivers is something that’s easy to forget, but can you really trust driver update tools? There are a lot of scammy, spammy, nefarious apps out there that promise to update drivers, but ...