QDS PC Cleaner

What Happens When You Reset a PC to Factory Settings? Resetting your PC to factory settings is handy for correcting problems you may be having with the PC’s hard drive or the Windows operating system. It's also smart to reset the PC before giving it to a new user or selling it. The resetting process removes the applications and files installed on the system, then reinstalls Windows and any applications that were originally installed by your PC’s manufacturer, including trial programs and utilities. Tip Resetting your office PC to factory settings removes any applications and files installed on the system as well as any third-party device drivers and personal settings. Back up Your Files Because the reset process wipes all personal documents from the computer’s hard drive, you should back up your files first. Use the built-in Windows backup utility via the Control Panel or a third-party app such as EaseUS Todo Backup Free, Paragon Backup & Recovery, or Google Backup and Sync. No...

First of all, let’s find out why we do a Mac disk defrag. To cut a long story short, defragmentation aims to boost a computer’s performance by reorganizing the data on your drive. As a result, the related bits are grouped, and loading files and programs take less time. Simply put, Mac defragment moves everything back in order and can greatly speed up a slow system. However, despite the obvious advantage, a Mac running any OS X version later than 10.2 generally doesn’t need to be defragmented. This is because OS X and macOS have their own built-in Apple Mac utilities that clean up fragmented files from the hard drive. Therefore, for most users, it eliminates the need to perform a regular defrag. But there is an exception to every rule, and in a few rare cases, a defrag for Mac can make a difference. When do Macs need to be defragged? If your hard drive is more than 90 percent full, the macOS may have problems with automatic defragmentation routines. This situation is common for multimed...