On the upside, HWInfo64's information widget is legible against any background PC Wizard's lime-green data overlay is hard to read on lightly colored desktops and websites. That's too bad, because I like to see which applications are the biggest resource hogs. HWInfo64 has a real-time system monitor and information widget that keeps an eye on cores and clock speeds, but the program doesn't track an application's resource demands like PC Wizard does. More importantly, however, HWInfo64 is more stable than PC Wizard and Speccy: No error messages, no crashes. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Piriform Speccy Review

TXT) should you want to save the information for later. I like that the sensor information lives in its own dedicated section PC Wizard and Speccy lump their sensor data with other non-related information. You can export HWInfo64's reports in one of six formats (including. Clicking the Sensor icon lets you check out your PC's core temperature and other sensor-related data. It also displays more techie-centric data, such as the number of logical CPUs, memory speed, and battery-wear level. HWInfo64 is a simple application that scans your PC's components and spits out basic computer information about your the operating system, storage capacity, and RAM. I reviewed the 64-bit version, but a 32-bit version (called HWInfo32) is also available. HWInfo64 is our Editors' Choice for Windows system-information utilities. HWInfo64 lacks PC Wizard's benchmarking tools, but its plentiful results, useful data widget, and real-time system monitoring make it an application you should download. This system-information utility scans your computer and displays an incredible amount of relevant data about it, as well as the items plugged into it. If you want to give your PC a system audit, Realix HWInfo64 (free) should be your tool of choice. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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