system utilities
Computer housekeeping programs
System utilities are software programs that manage, maintain, or optimize computer operations.
Unlike applications designed for user tasks, utilities handle background functions: disk cleanup, file compression, backup, antivirus scanning, system monitoring.
I ran some system utilities to free up disk space.
The term often appears shortened to just utilities.
- defragmentationReorganizing scattered storage data
- disk cleanupUtility removing unnecessary files
- daemonSupernatural attendant entity
- diagnostic toolInstrument for identifying problems
- firewallNetwork access control system
task manager · command line · antivirus software · filesystem · shell · Unix · uninstaller · power tools · registry · kernel · backup · Linux · hard drive · safe mode · safe boot · boot sequence · recovery · permissions
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