I usually don’t like “PC cleaner” apps like “CCleaner”. Often these apps just find the same cleanup options (sometimes for a fee) that your PC already has built-in.
However,”PC manager‘ is an exception. Because it was developed by Microsoft and works very well.
PC Manager is currently in beta, butWindows 10 version 1809」Works with later versions of OSSo you can try it early and see if it fits your PC.
But be careful. Both the installer and the app will automatically default to English,download pageis Chinesehas become The app appears to target the Chinese PC market.
But it works perfectly wherever you are, and it’s definitely authentic.
Work Hack of the Day: Find out what’s slowing your PC with PC Manager
The PC manager has a simple UI,Find and fix common issues that slow down your PChelp you to for example,”Startup apps（startup app)” button, you can prevent some apps from starting when you start your PC.
「Process management（process management)” option allows you to see the memory usage of running apps,Exit the app with one clickpossible.
The most convenient option isBoost（boost)”and,Instantly free up RAM and remove temporary files from your PCI can do it.
In my tests, RAM usage decreased from 62% to 45% following clicking this button, and Firefox memory usage went from 1.9GB to 412MB. This is a good fix to speed up your PC, if only temporarily.
This app has “Storage Manager（storage manager)” option, which includes Windows’ built-in uninstaller and「Storage Sense” functionBecauseFind and remove large files and junk filescan.
Also,”Security（Security)” tab allows you to quickly check for Windows updates,Run a malware scancan.
Sure, you’ll find these options in various other places in Windows, but PC Manager makes it easy because you’ll find them all at once.
Reasons to be chosen even if it is not perfect
This app isn’t perfect either. I would like some extra functionality, for example an option to delete files left behind following uninstalling a particular app.
But the most important thing is that the source is a trusted developer. In other words, they are less likely to push ads or malware onto your PC.
It’s also a good (free) option to speed up a slow PC or troubleshoot a family PC. If you feel that your PC is heavy now, why not give it a try?
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Source: Microsoft