u/EbbAndFlowers

I've used CCleaner for about 10 years and have generally been happy with it, especially for clearing browser cache and temporary files regularly. Recently though, the subscription price increased and some features I used before (like outdated driver and app cleanup tools) are now behind additional charges.

My main goal is just keeping my Windows PC running clean, stable, and safe over time. Are tools like CCleaner still considered useful these days, or does Windows handle most of this well enough on its own? I'm mostly trying to understand current best practices for routine PC maintenance and avoiding unnecessary slowdowns.