Acer desktop PCs come with Acer’s exclusive “Empowering Technology.” It consists of utilities that merge system integrity, security and efficiency into one user-friendly interface for an effortless and rewarding desktop experience.
Experience the easy functionality and versatility of Empowering Technology! One touch and you'll have the power to configure your desktop as you wish, with intuitive and straightforward controls.
Empowering Technology for commercial desktops can be accessed via the "Empowering Key" on the bundled Acer keyboard. It can also be accessed by double-clicking the Empowering Technology "e logo" icon on the Windows® desktop.
Pressing the "Empowering Key" or double-clicking the "e logo" icon launches the Empowering Technology menu, a convenient portal to the following Empowering Technology* utilities:
Acer eDataSecurity Management
keep your data safe and secure from prying eyes
Acer eLock Management
prevent unauthorized access to your system
Acer ePerformance Management
make the most of your Acer computer
Acer eRecovery Management
back up and restore with versatile archive tools
Acer eSettings Management
configure your Acer system with simple yet powerful controls
Acer eAcoustics Management
balance fan and processor speeds for a quieter work environment
*Empowering Technology utilities on Acer desktops may depend on model and availability.
Acer eDataSecurity Management…
is a handy file encryption utility that protects files from being accessed by unauthorized persons, using passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. It is conveniently integrated with Windows® Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN® Messenger and Microsoft® Outlook®.
- Encrypt and decrypt your files in Windows®
- Mail encrypted files using Microsoft® Outlook®
- Transmit encrypted files using MSN Messenger®
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Acer eLock Management…
is a security utility that allows users to lock their removable data, optical and floppy drives with a password to ensure that data can't be stolen while the computer is unattended.
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Acer ePerformance Management…
is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of Acer systems. Improve application response times, release the system's unused memory and enhance overall system health with this indispensable utility.
- Improved application response times
- Decreased system startup and shutdown times
- More memory and disk space to run programs and store files
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Acer eRecovery Management…
is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer, and also acts as a versatile standalone backup and recovery manager. It includes a factory default image that occupies space in a hidden partition on the system's hard disk drive and provides users with password protection and flexible archival tools.
- Create and manage backups
- Restore from previous archives
- Recover your system to a pre-defined state
- Reinstall original drivers and applications
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Acer eSettings Management…
is a comprehensive utility that offers users complete control over the workings of their system, through intuitive and powerful interfaces. It makes changing settings and configurations easy and convenient.
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Acer eAcoustics Management…
is a utility that allows users to enjoy a quieter system, with performance scaled to their individual performance needs. It reduces the sound created from the desktop by adjusting system fan speeds. Utilize different profiles to find the optimal balance of system performance and acoustics.
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