Tune-ups get a bad reputation, and honestly, that’s fair.
Sometimes a cleanup helps:
- Too many startup programs
- Low disk space
- Stuck updates
- Temporary file buildup
But sometimes it does absolutely nothing—because the problem isn’t software.
A tune-up won’t fix:
- A dying battery
- A failing hard drive
- Thermal throttling
- Hardware compatibility issues
This is where frustration comes from. People pay for a cleanup, expect magic, and still have problems.
The difference between a good tune-up and a waste of time is knowing what you’re fixing first.
Diagnostics tell you:
- Whether cleanup will help
- Whether hardware is the issue
- Whether replacement should even be considered
Later this week, I’ll be releasing a simple way to check first, then decide.