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Check it. Secure it.
Keep it running right.

One tap and Tune My Tech checks this device — system version, browser, and the security basics — then tells you in plain English what to update, what to fix, and which free tools are actually worth having.

Run my free check Browse the Top 5 library →

Each area lives on its own page — use the menu at the top, just like MajorGeeks, so this front page stays quick and uncluttered.

Official links only No bundled junk, ever Rankings can't be bought
What a result looks like
Example — your real result is on the Run a Check page
78/ 100
Pretty healthy —
two fixes away from great

Nothing scary. One update matters, one is housekeeping.

  • Browser is 6 versions behindThat's the #1 way everyday devices get hitUpdate now
  • System updates are onYou're covered as new patches landGood
  • No password manager foundBitwarden is our #1 clean pick — free, no adsWorth adding
Start here

Pick an area — each on its own page

Nothing is piled onto this front page. The menu at the top takes you to each area, the way MajorGeeks organizes its site.

Device Check

Run a Check →

Get your Tech Health Score for this device in about 10 seconds — system, browser and security basics.

Go to Run a Check →
 Free Software

Top 5 Library →

Software recommendations — antivirus, browsers, password managers and more. Top 5 only, Clean Picks first.

Go to Free Software →
 Fix Guides

Fix Guides →

Short step-by-step guides that end with “fixed” — updates, patch dates, automatic updates and Find My Device.

Go to Fix Guides →
 Safety

Is this a scam? →

Fake virus warnings and fake update pop-ups, side-by-side with the real ones, and what to do first.

Go to Scam Check →
 About

Our Story →

One person, a simple mission — help everyday people stay safe with the best free & open-source software. Plus the logo story and Buy Me a Coffee.

Go to Our Story →
The instant check — no download

Free device security check — everything a browser can check, checked live

Press the button and this page runs every check a browser is honestly allowed to do — system & browser versions, passkeys, WebRTC leaks, fingerprinting, permissions, privacy signals and more. Nothing is installed, and the core checks run on your device. The public-IP lookup is the one exception, and it is labelled where it appears.

Your Tech Health Score

Based on the system, browser and security basics this browser reports.

–OUT OF 100

Core checks run right here in your browser. Tap Run to test 20+ signals grouped into fixes, privacy notes, and what's already good.

Your results will appear here, grouped for you🔴 Security fixes needed  ·  🟡 Privacy notes  ·  🟢 Good — you're covered

Includes: OS & end-of-life, browser currency, Client Hints, secure connection, passkeys + platform authenticator, WebRTC leak, public IP & timezone mismatch, GPC / Do Not Track, cookies & storage, site permissions, canvas / WebGL fingerprint + GPU, ad-blocker, hardware, storage, network & Save-Data, battery, language, timezone and plug-ins.

Honest limits — what a browser cannot check

A web page is deliberately sandboxed for your safety, so we will never pretend to check things we can't see. No browser check — ours or anyone else's — can verify:

  • Installed apps and their versions — whether your antivirus, Zoom, or other software is up to date
  • Antivirus status — whether real-time protection is on, or whether malware is already present
  • Exact OS patch level beyond the version your browser reports, disk encryption, firewall settings, or router firmware
  • Your passwords — whether they are reused or have appeared in a breach (that needs a separate, explicit lookup)

Where a signal is unavailable, hidden for privacy, or blocked, the result says so instead of guessing. A “not reported” result is not a failure — modern browsers hide some details on purpose.

STEP 1

Land & check

Tap “Run my check” and it runs right in your browser — no account, no download, no waiting. You get a score and a short fix list.

STEP 2

Fix it with safe links

Every fix links to the official update page or the official store — never a look-alike download site, never a bundled installer.

STEP 3

Come back & re-check

No account, no sign-in, nothing saved. The check is anonymous and runs in your browser — just come back any time and run it again to see if you are still up to date.

Our story

One person. One simple idea:
everyday people deserve to feel safe online.

I'm not a big company and I'm not a sales team. I'm one person who kept seeing the same thing happen to family, friends and neighbours — good people getting caught out by an out-of-date browser, a convincing fake pop-up, or “free” software that quietly installed three other things alongside it.

Tune My Tech is my answer: a calm, plain-English place to check your device, understand what actually needs fixing, and find software you can trust — without the fear, the jargon, or the catch.

Why open source and truly free software? Because for most everyday needs — browsing the web, managing passwords, opening documents, playing media, keeping login codes safe — some of the best tools in the world are already free and open source. Their code can be inspected by anyone, they don't need to sell your attention to survive, and they tend to respect you in a way ad-funded software simply doesn't have to.

My job here is to do the homework for you. I look for the options that are safe, genuinely free, and usable by real people — not just technical experts — and I explain, in normal language, why each one earned its place and who it's best for.

If a category doesn't have five tools that meet that standard, I'd rather show you two or three honest picks than pad the list. And if I ever have to mention an alternative that carries ads or upgrade pop-ups, I'll label it clearly and tell you exactly what to expect. No surprises is the whole point.

You don't need an account here. You don't need to download anything to run a check. You just need a few minutes and a device you want to look after — for yourself, or for someone you help look after theirs.

Check it. Secure it. Keep it running right.
— The person behind Tune My Tech

My promise on every recommendation

  • Freeware or open source first — no shareware trials dressed up as free.
  • No ad-supported picks as “clean” — and no constant upsell pop-ups.
  • No bundled junk, ever — no toolbars, extra installers or sneaky add-ons. No exceptions.
  • Official links only — the vendor's own site or the official app store.
  • Plain English, always — what it does, why it matters, and what to do next.

Rankings can't be bought. If a program stops meeting the standard, it comes off the list.

🛡️

Safe by default

Start with the built-in protections you already have, keep everything up to date, and add only what genuinely helps.

🔓

Open where it counts

Open-source software lets independent experts check how a tool works — a kind of trust you don't have to take on faith.

💬

Human, not salesy

No scare tactics, no countdown timers, no “your device is infected!” theatre. Just honest checks and clear next steps.

The brand

The original logo, modernized

Same classic idea — monitor, gear, circuit traces — rebuilt cleaner: one continuous monitor outline, a sharper gear, and the signature pink deepened into a pink-to-purple gradient that now runs through the whole site.

The original Tune My Tech logo: black monitor outline with a pink gear and circuit traces, Tune My Tech in black below

The original

The original mark — monitor, gear and circuit traces in black and pink

Tune My Tech

The modernized mark — same motif, works at favicon size, on black or white

#0B0B0D Workshop black #FF2E9A Hot pink #E91E8C Magenta #8B2FC9 Purple
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The freeware library

Free antivirus & safe software — Top 5 only, and only if they earn it

Like the old MajorGeeks — a person actually vetted these — but stricter. Every category lists at most five programs, each with a plain-English write-up and a link out to the official store or vendor. We never host downloads ourselves.

The Tune My Tech rule: freeware or open source only — no shareware, no ad-supported apps, no constant upsell pop-ups, and bundled junk is banned with no exceptions. If fewer than five pass, the rest of the list is filled with the best alternatives, labeled Exception Pick in the open, with exactly what ads or pop-ups they carry.

Fix guides

How to fix every check result — step by step

Every result from the free device security check links straight into one of these guides: what the result means, why it matters, exact fix steps for Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone, and the free tools that can help. No download is needed to read a guide.

3 MIN · WINDOWS & MAC

How to update your computer and turn on automatic updates

Where the real update screen lives on Windows 10, Windows 11 and macOS — and how to tell a genuine update prompt from a fake one.

 2 MIN · ANDROID & IPHONE

How to check your phone's security patch date and end-of-support status

The one date that tells you if your phone is still being protected — where to find it, and how far behind is too far.

 3 MIN · ALL BROWSERS

How to update your web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)

An out-of-date browser is the #1 way everyday devices get hit. Here is the exact About-screen trick that forces an update on each browser.

 4 MIN · ALL DEVICES

How to set up passkeys and a password manager

Free, built into your phone and computer already — the phishing-proof replacement for passwords, plus what to use while you switch.

All fix guides — one for every check

Browser updates, unsupported systems, WebRTC leaks, public IP exposure, cookies, fingerprinting, site permissions, notifications, ad blockers, secure connections, privacy signals, storage and more.

Finished a guide and still stuck? Check if what you saw was a scam →  ·  Browse the Top 5 free software library →  ·  Re-run the free device check →

Scam check

Is this a scam? Fake virus warnings & pop-ups explained

Fake virus warnings, fake “your computer is locked” pop-ups, and fake update alerts — what the real ones look like, and what to do in the first 60 seconds.

RED FLAGS

It's almost certainly fake if…

It appeared in your browser, counts down, plays a loud voice, asks you to call a number, or wants payment in gift cards. Real system warnings never do any of that — close the tab, don't call, don't click.

FIRST 60 SECONDS

What to do first

1) Don't click inside the pop-up. 2) Close the browser tab / force-quit the browser. 3) Re-open and run a check on the Run a Check page. 4) If you entered a password anywhere, change it from a clean device and turn on 2FA.

REAL VS FAKE

Real update prompts

Real Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone updates live inside Settings / System Settings — never in a web page pop-up demanding you “update now” by downloading a file.

NEXT STEP

Then harden the device

Update the browser, turn on automatic updates, and add a Clean Pick password manager + authenticator from the Free Software page.

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