iolo System Mechanic® new version 21 arrives just in time for the holidays, with a completely redesigned dashboard and streamlined installer and product tool menus.
The new version also contains a powerful network scanning feature, as well as the ability to see in real time which processes are draining the most system resources.
What’s New – Overview
The software’s redesign includes:
- Streamlined installation flow
iolo engineers significantly reduced the steps to install System Mechanic, given users quicker access to the powerful suite of System Mechanic products.
- Clean and simplified dashboard
The fresh look showcases the best System Mechanic has to offer, while also making it easier to navigate through the product.
- In-product tutorials
Helpful dialog bubbles point users toward the most popular and powerful features within System Mechanic.
Introducing Network Scanning
System Mechanic 21 has added a new feature that scans for devices on the user’s network that are using bandwidth that could be causing congestion. If users notice significant slowdown, it may indicate that router ports are open and vulnerable to inviting spoofed DNS and other malicious queries.
Hackers use automated scanners to check for open router ports and label them susceptible to attack. Open ports will eventually attract attacks that try and guess router login credentials, but threats go far beyond this.
Security cameras, thermostats, gaming consoles, smart TVs, phones, speakers and many other connected devices can be exposed to hacks. Users could even be recruited as part of a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, which saps bandwidth you’ve paid for.
System Mechanic’s new Network Scanner finds and lists active and potentially vulnerable devices, helping users avoid unnecessary slowdown—and protect homes from malicious threats.
New Process Scanning
With System Mechanic 21, users can now also scan the computer for processes that are currently draining the most system resources, likely leading to preventable slowdown.
The Process Scanner is the perfect complement to System Mechanic’s popular bloatware-finding feature Startup Optimizer™. The new feature lists unnecessary processes currently running in real time, with the most system-taxing items appearing first. The scanner then recommends terminating or uninstalling apps the user may no longer need, further boosting PC performance.
As always, System Mechanic offers best-in-class Windows optimization to speed up all the PCs in the home with just one license. iolo’s flagship product has received the PC Magazine Editors’ Choice award eight times in a row. Fine-tune dozens of broadband, hard drive, memory, and processor settings to achieve the very smoothest streaming, gaming, browsing, downloads, video chat, work multitasking, and more.
Re-architected Malware Killer™
Discover even more hidden malware on already-infected machines. On-demand malware scan has been re-engineered to neutralize sophisticated new threats. Now you can:
- Leverage Artificial Intelligence
Run powerful AI-based scans that use machine learning to spot potential new threats. Malware Killer’s new AI trains itself with ever-improving models to identify suspicious behavior without depending on existing malware samples as a reference. - Find and Remove Infected Documents and Spreadsheets
New Macro Variant Detection looks for new versions of known Macro viruses, which are particularly stealthy viruses written using macros typically found in word processing applications. - Scan for Packed Executables
Malware that is “packed” has been compressed, and will decompress at run time. This malicious tactic turns known threats into something much harder for scanners to detect. Malware Killer can now look specifically for packed files, and determine whether they are suspicious, even if they are not yet recognized as malware. - Fine-tune Your Scanning Options
In addition to choices of entire-system or specific-folder malware scans, you can now choose to analyze at the file level, as well as scan only processes that are currently running. - Utilize Improved Virus Definitions
Even as the database of the latest threats continues to expand, the new streamlined infection signature process within the re-architected Malware Killer delivers a smaller footprint, with more efficiency and laser-focused precision.
Enhanced ByePass™
Guard against malicious actors obtaining your password and credit card information with ByePass secure password manager, which includes the following new features:
- Create Identities
Securely store the data you would ordinarily need to type into web forms. All Identities are encrypted locally on your computer or mobile phone. - Change Master Password
Now you can reset your Master Password as often as you like. - Recover Your Account
The new Recovery Key feature during the signup process provides a 24-digit recovery code that can be used in addition to your Master Password to regain access to your account. You can also create a Recovery Key at any time by accessing this feature within the Settings menu. - Enjoy ByePass on Edge Chromium
ByePass is now available for the new Microsoft® Edge browser—in addition to Chrome, Firefox, Safari browsers on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, as well as Android and iOS mobile platforms.
By Popular Request Hide Trial Icons
System Mechanic® and System Mechanic Pro® users can now choose to hide the trial and free-version icons of System Mechanic Ultimate Defense products until they are ready to explore features exclusive to top-tier performance, protection and privacy.
As always, System Mechanic Ultimate Defense offers best-in-class Windows optimization to speed up all the PCs in your home with just one license. Fine-tune dozens of broadband, hard drive, memory, and processor settings to achieve the very smoothest streaming, gaming, browsing, downloads, video chat, work multitasking, and more. For more information please click here.
