Tweak-8

NOTE: This application has been discontinued in July 2021 and is no longer available for purchase! However, you can still download it from Softpedia and use it with the limitations stated on this page.

Windows 8 was launched in October 2012 and even though Microsoft tried to make it as fast, good-looking and feature-packed as possible, there were still users who wanted even more functions and improvements. This is why third-party applications, such as Tweak-8, were created.

During installation, users need to specify if they want to create a restore point before starting experimenting with the functions of Tweak-8 - it is recommended to go ahead and create a restore point considering the damages one could bring to their PC if they do not have the proper skills.

Despite its numerous functions, the interface of the app is not crowded or overwhelming as each type of improvement is detailed in a different section - more precisely, one can tweak the system, the network and Internet connection or the OS visual appearance, or they can choose the miscellaneous ones.

Users can rely on Tweak-8 to explore details regarding their computer, such as hardware details, product keys or CPU usage, along with the space used on each drive.

When it comes to increasing performance, users can choose to clear the system pagefile on shutdown, to free up RAM or to disable unnecessary items from Windows startup.

They can also hide start screen shortcuts, activate fading taskbar or adjust its transparency. Tweak-8 can come in handy for those who want to customize the context menu of their desktop, files and folders, but these changes might require a computer reboot before they get applied.

The application can also be used by parents who want to restrict their children’s access to various sections of the Control Panel, while also preventing them from running Registry Editor or Windows Mail.

Tweak-8 can prove to be a powerful tool if used by experienced users, yet novices might get confused by the plethora of functions they have at their disposal, especially if they apply them without having created a restore point first.

However, those who are pleased with its functions need to purchase a license if they want to be able to use for indefinite time.