Don’t defragment SSDs – TRIM them

Defragmenting an SSD does not lead to any performance improvement: it can even reduce the life expectancy of an SSD. This must be avoided either through automatic recognition by the operating system or by a defragmentation software. A regular and automatic run of TRIM commands can substantially increase the performance of an SSD and extend its life expectancy. Read more…

NEW! O&O Defrag 20 – Brand new in every way!

With Microsoft having released Windows 10, together with a whole range of new devices, it’s easy to forget one snag that not even version 10 has fixed: if you’re using traditional hard disks, they will slow down. It may take a while, you may not have a dramatic crash, but it will happen for sure. Read more…

NEW: O&O ShutUp10 Version 1.4.1383 – Now supports high contrast mode, and much more!

O&O ShutUp10 means you have full control over which comfort functions under Windows 10 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far. Using a very simple interface, you decide how Windows 10 should respect your privacy by making recommendations and giving tips for which unwanted functions should be deactivated. Read more…

NEW: O&O ShutUp10 Version 1.3.1359 – Compatible with Windows 10 Anniversary Edition Redstone 1, and more!

O&O ShutUp10 means you have full control over which comfort functions under Windows 10 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far. Using a very simple interface, you decide how Windows 10 should respect your privacy by making recommendations and giving tips for which unwanted functions should be deactivated. Read more…

NEW: Video – Windows 10 privacy made easy

O&O ShutUp10 means you have full control over which comfort functions under Windows 10 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far. Using a very simple interface, you decide how Windows 10 should respect your privacy by making recommendations and giving tips for which unwanted functions should be deactivated. Read more…

Windows 10 and the collection of your data

Windows 10 has numerous functions that enable Microsoft to collect and analyze your data. This is not restricted to sharing WLAN passwords with friends and acquaintances on Facebook and Skype, which has been widely reported, but goes as far to include the actual transfer of personal data such as contacts and calendar entries. This is then used to improve the recommendations from the new Windows 10 assistant “Cortana”, for example. Read more…

O&O SafeErase 10: secure deletion of data before and after Windows 10!

Your personal photos and confidential documents can easily fall into the wrong hands when you sell, give away or dispose of your old PC or hard drives. Identity theft is now a widespread security threat. This is because clicking on “Delete” does not mean your files are permanently deleted. Even formatting the hard disk is not enough to permanently delete data! Read more…

Version 19.5 of O&O Defrag – our best Defrag yet

This great new feature searches for and removes temporary and unnecessary files that are taking up memory and increasing fragmentation. O&O DiskCleaner also increases the security of your data, as private content (e.g. Thumbs.db, copies of documents, drafts of emails, Dumps) will no longer be kept as copies in unnecessary system files. Read more…

NEW! O&O Enterprise Management Console 5 – Central IT Administration

The simple and intuitive user interface is focused on the important functions of network management. The system is up and running in just a few minutes, and you can begin with the remote installations and the Job scheduling. The remote installation of O&O products, specifically the installation of “product agents,” is processed for you and your users transparently and automatically. Read more…

NEW: O&O ShutUp10 Version 1.3.1355 – with new NCSI and Wifi Sense features!

O&O ShutUp10 means you have full control over which comfort functions under Windows 10 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far. Using a very simple interface, you decide how Windows 10 should respect your privacy by making recommendations and giving tips for which unwanted functions should be deactivated. Read more…