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BgInfo vs Windows Surface Scanner

A side-by-side look at BgInfo and Windows Surface Scanner. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

BgInfo

BgInfo

System & Hardware

BgInfo is a free open-source software utility that automatically generates desktop backgrounds full of useful information about the computer it is running on, such as the operating system name and version, CPU type and speed, amount of RAM, network details, computer name, and more.

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Windows Surface Scanner

Windows Surface Scanner

System & Hardware

Windows Surface Scanner is a free portable app designed for Microsoft Surface devices to scan hardware for issues. It tests components like sensors, buttons, ports, battery health, and thermal throttling in about a minute.

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