Glow is a system analysis tool by Eray Türkay that presents computer hardware and software specifications in a clean, user-friendly summary. Its simple, intuitive interface helps users without technical knowledge view detailed system information with ease. Glow is a must-have tool for users who want a simple way to check system specifications with free software.
To ensure complete security, absolutely no system information is transferred to any external medium. Glow is programmed exclusively using C# and .NET Framework, with no external libraries or dependencies, which simplifies its codebase and helps users trust this system analysis software for secure data handling.
Crucially, Glow provides powerful system analysis features typically found only in expensive, paid programs, but it offers them entirely free of charge. This commitment to free access makes it an invaluable resource for users searching for high-quality, zero-cost system analysis software with premium features.
GLOW FEATURES:
Operating System
The Operating System section displays your operating system’s serial number, model number, and device ID, along with other advanced features rarely found in typical software.
Motherboard
Quickly identify your motherboard’s brand, model, BIOS version, serial number, and more within the dedicated Motherboard section. This feature ensures you get essential, detailed information about your motherboard with ease, aiding in troubleshooting or upgrades.
Processor
The Processor section provides detailed insights into your CPU, including its model, number of cores, speed (GHz), and current utilization.
Memory
For immediate insights into your RAM, the Memory section dynamically displays crucial details, including amount, type, voltage, number of slots, manufacturer, and serial number. All information is presented in detail.
Graphics Card
The Graphics Card section displays information about your graphics card(s), including the model, manufacturer, driver, and current status. It also provides details about your connected monitors.
Storage
For comprehensive storage monitoring, the Storage section displays essential data for hard disks, SSDs, and other storage units, including total capacity, available space, type, file system, bus type, and health status. This is presented with detailed and advanced features.
Network
The Network section, an advanced feature, provides detailed information for all your network devices, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and Virtual Drives.
USB
The USB section displays a list of connected USB devices and their status, helping you check the functionality of both your USB ports and devices.
Sound
The Sound section details the status, drivers, and configurations of the sound card, mixer, and connected audio devices. It makes it easy to manage audio performance and solve potential problems.
Battery
The Battery section displays detailed information about your laptop’s battery, including its current status, capacity, charge cycles, and overall health. This information helps you optimize battery performance and identify potential issues early on.
Installed Drivers
The Installed Drivers section provides a comprehensive list of all drivers installed on your system, along with their status and operational information. This information is essential for managing driver compatibility and troubleshooting errors.
Installed Services
The Installed Services section displays a full list and the current status of all active services running on your system. This empowers you to manage background services effectively and diagnose potential problems.
Export
Export section: Glow system information in text file (.txt) format or HTML file (.html) format, together with system check and monitoring details.
Tools
The Tools section offers a range of professional-grade testing tools, including benchmarks, monitor tests, and internet speed tests. It also includes features like junk file cleanup.
Multi-Processor Architecture Support
- Multi-Processor Architecture fully supports both x64 (64-bit) and ARM64 architectures. x64 (64-bit) support is compatible with Intel and AMD processors.
- ARM64 support delivers high performance on Apple M chips, Qualcomm Snapdragon, and other ARM-based devices, ensuring a seamless experience across a wide range of devices.
What’s New in Glow version 26.2 :
- A new Windows CA 2023 Certificate Status feature has been added to the Operating System section. This feature indicates whether the Windows version you are using contains the Secure Boot certificate associated with Windows CA 2023.
- A new Windows CA 2023 Certificate Compatibility feature has been added to the Operating System section. This feature specifies whether your current Windows version is compatible with the Secure Boot certificate of the Windows CA 2023 release.
- A new Windows CA 2023 Certificate Error Status feature has been added to the Operating System section. This feature displays any errors that occur during or after installation of the Secure Boot certificate associated with the CA 2023 release.
- A new Windows UEFI CA 2023 Support feature has been added to the Motherboard section. By checking the Windows CA 2023 information stored in your motherboard’s NVRAM, this feature indicates whether your system can continue operating with Secure Boot after the Windows UEFI CA 2011 certificate expires in June 2026.
- A new Computer IP Address feature has been added to the Network section. This feature displays the IP address assigned to your computer by the modem or a similar network device.
- A new Gateway IP Address feature has been added to the Network section. This feature displays the IP address of the modem or network device your computer uses to access the internet.
- An Open Gateway Interface Page button has been added to the Network section. This feature automatically opens the management interface of the modem or network device your computer is connected to in your web browser.
- The Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields in the Network section have been enhanced. For example, when using 1.1.1.1, the output is now displayed as 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).
- The DNS Test Tool has been improved. NextDNS support has been added, and the table view has been simplified.
- The DNS Test Tool has been further enhanced. The two providers with the lowest latency are now highlighted and displayed in a separate section.
Fixed Bugs
- A rendering issue has been fixed that caused the checkmarks of selected items in the top menu to appear distorted and blurry at high DPI levels. Checkmarks are now displayed clearly and sharply at all DPI settings.
- An issue has been resolved where clicking the Check for Updates button while there was no internet connection caused the application to enter a Not Responding state.
- A bug has been fixed in the Operating System section, where the informational tooltip failed to appear when hovering over the Preview Wallpaper feature.
- Parsing errors in the Installed Applications section that caused some application icons to be missing have been resolved. The icons of the vast majority of applications can now be detected correctly.
- Errors in the search engines of the Installed Drivers, Installed Services, and Installed Applications sections have been fixed. When the search box is empty, the list now automatically returns to the top.
- Various issues in TS Preloader have been fixed, and it has been optimized for improved performance and stability.
- A visual glitch that caused a flash/flicker effect while opening the Wallpaper Viewer has been resolved.
- A bug has been fixed where the application icon in the title bar was not displayed after exiting full-screen mode with F12 while the Dead Pixel Repair Tool or Dynamic Range Test tools were active.
Changes
- Some section descriptions and translations have been revised. As a result, the related features are now expressed more clearly and unambiguously.
Official Homepage – https://www.turkaysoftware.com/glow
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10, 11 x64
Supported Languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Size: 1.61 MB
