Utilities software downloads
Anyone who has ever owned a computer has, at a certain point, needed programs who helped him protect, organise, manage, optimize and improve the computer performance. Fortunately, to do all this you only need to use utility programs or software.
An utility software is a program that performs a very specific task - usually related to managing system re-sources - designed specifically to help you analyse, configure, optimize or maintain your computer. Utility programs add functionality to your computer and/or help it to perform better. They usually focus on how the computer infrastructure – including the computer hardware, software, operating system and data storage – operates. In general, programs that help make your computer better are considered utility software.
Operating systems usually contain a number of built-in utility programs for managing disk drives, printers and other devices but when it comes to handle all the rest, it’s up to you to look for a good utility software.
Enough theory…let’s move to some practical information: what is an utility software useful for?
Utility software can help you execute a very large number of activities whether you are a professional or a normal computer user. These activities include some basic needs of a computer user such asantivirus, the compression, manage the printer and/or the scanner, text/document editor and so on;but they also include some more advanced utilities programs such as anti-spam tools, automation tools, file encryption, task managers, monitoring software, system analysis, file clean-up, clipboard tools and many more.
Utility software are able to satisfy any kind of computer user, even security addicted people with useful and interesting programs like password managers, system lockers, password generators, covert surveillance, anti-spy tools.
However, there are some basic utility software that everybody needs: backup and restore programs and disk utilities.
Let’s get even more practical and list some of the most popular utility software.
Paragon Backup & Recoverya backup and recovery tool: it gives full control over the security of your system and data; it create an exact copy of your hard drive, including the operating system, applications, user settings, and all data; it helps you to choose any backup destination - including external storages, CD/DVD/Blu-ray discs, network as well as the secured hidden partition; it allows to return the computer to a previous state without losing data and reinstalling and reconfiguring your programs just in one click any time you need it.
Daemon Tools a disk utilities’ program which offers an alternative to work with image files. I won’t have to worry anymore about creating and managing your virtual devices, just use its “Quick Mount” option and you can start working with your image catalogue. It also creates Writable Virtual Drives to burn virtual CD & DVD and offers a portable mode.
Winrara file compression utility that allows you to open compressed files or create your own new archives with just a few clicks. It does everything you would expect with no struggle through an intuitive and clean interface, accessible to users of all skill levels.
C cleanerto clean junk files from your computer. If the number of junk and temporary files increases, some Computers don't perform well because these files consume large desk space. C Cleaner locates and erases both junk and temporary files to boost system performance and increase free desk space.
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