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Plus, Speccy's dark-gray background and bright icons simply look cooler. To be fair, PC Wizard displays a category's name after you click an icon, but those who aren't hardcore PC tinkerers may find the interface somewhat intimidating. In other words, it assumes that you can identify a motherboard in a computer component lineup. PC Wizard has a similar layout, but it uses icons instead of category names to identify the various section of a PC. The various categories (Motherboard, Graphics, Newtwork, etc.) live in the left column, and when you click an area of interest, Speccy displays the relevant information in the main content area. Speccy has the most accessible and visually appealing interface of the system-information utilities I've tested. Still, Speccy has enough going for it to warrant a download if you need just the basics. Although Speccy is more stable than PC Wizard, it doesn't have as many features as that application or HWInfo64, PCMag's Editors' Choice for Windows system-information utilities. This utility serves up a wealth of data about your PC's operating system, attached peripherals, memory, storage, and much more. If you ever wanted to probe deep into your PC's guts without going through the effort of popping its hood, you should check out Speccy (free). 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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