Hone 1.4 is a major update. It changes Boost-Ups, Presets, Game Mode, and Optimizations. More importantly, it makes free optimization slots more useful. Many optimizations did not disappear. Instead, Hone moved them into larger groups.
If you opened Hone and saw a shorter list, that is expected. Version 1.4 groups related optimizations together. As a result, free users can get more done with each slot, and everyone can scan the page faster. However, if Hone merged an optimization you had enabled, that old toggle was reverted. Review the new optimizations and enable it again if you still want it.
Hone 1.4 Overview
Hone 1.4 Makes Each Optimization Slot Go Further
This update makes Hone easier to use and better for free users. First, many smaller optimizations now live inside larger groups. Also, Boost-Ups and Presets are faster to use. Finally, Game Mode is clearer.
New categories, filters, bulk actions, scheduling, storage estimates, and progress states.
Faster creation, import support, share codes, editable details, and safer deletes.
Free users start with 10 optimization slots, and merged groups make each slot cover more work.
Related groups now sit under clearer performance, privacy, network, GPU, and storage categories.
If an optimization looks missing in Hone 1.4, Hone most likely moved it into a larger group. For example, Windows telemetry, browser telemetry, taskbar telemetry, Office telemetry, and Visual Studio telemetry now sit under Reduce Ads & Tracking. The optimization still exists. However, if you had the old version enabled before the merge, its enabled state was reset. Review the new group and turn it on again if you want that coverage.
Why Hone 1.4 Looks Different
Before Hone 1.4, Hone showed many optimizations as separate entries. As a result, the list looked detailed. However, it took longer to scan. Users also had to know which Windows optimization matched their goal.
Version 1.4 changes that structure. Now, Hone groups related optimizations by outcome. For example, some groups focus on privacy. Others focus on FPS, input lag, network speed, storage, or background activity.
That change caused some confusion. At first, a shorter list can look like fewer optimizations. In most cases, though, older entries now live inside merged groups. Also, Hone 1.4 adds several new optimizations.
There is one important state change. If you had an optimization enabled before Hone merged it, Hone 1.4 reset that old toggle. The optimization was not deleted, but you need to enable the new grouped optimization if you want Hone to apply it again.
Free Users Get More
Free users start with 10 optimization slots in Hone. That limit used to make every slot feel more precious. So, if five small optimizations each used a separate slot, you had to choose carefully.
Hone 1.4 changes the value of a slot. Now, one group can include several related optimizations. For example, Reduce Ads & Tracking can cover Windows, Browser, Office, Visual Studio, and taskbar telemetry changes inside one cleaner optimization.
That means free users get more optimization power from the same slot count. Premium still matters if you want unlimited optimizations, premium-only settings, and deeper control. However, the free plan now feels less cramped for the basics.
After updating, check the new groups first. If Hone merged an optimization you had turned on, turn on the group that contains it. That step matters because the old individual toggle does not carry over.
10 Slots Go Further
Merged groups let one slot cover a broader set of related optimizations.
Fewer Tiny Decisions
Instead of choosing between many small optimizations, you can pick the result you want.
Premium Still Unlocks More
Premium remains the path for unlimited optimizations and premium-only tuning.
Merged Optimization Groups
Where Did The Optimizations Go?
Merged In 1.4| New Hone 1.4 Group | Includes Older Optimizations Such As | What Changed |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce Ads & Tracking | Disable Windows Telemetry, Disable Visual Studio Telemetry, Disable Microsoft Office Telemetry, Disable Firefox Telemetry, Disable Edge Telemetry, Disable Chrome Telemetry, Remove Windows Settings Ads, taskbar and Start menu telemetry optimizations. | Privacy cleanup now uses one broader group. |
| Optimize FPS & Input Lag | Gaming Optimizations, Optimize Windows Timer Resolution, Optimize CSRSS Settings, Optimize Raw Mouse Input Engine, Enable Hone Gaming Mode. | FPS and input lag now share one gaming-focused group. |
| Clean Taskbar, Start Menu and Search | Disable Web Search & Assistants, Debloat Windows Start Menu, and related cleanup optimizations. | Taskbar, Start, and Search cleanup now live together. |
| Reduce Windows Background Activity | Disable Windows Compatibility Assistant, Disable Automatic Maintenance, Disable Windows Error Reporting, Optimize Windows Scheduled Tasks, Disable Windows Search Indexer. | Background cleanup now uses one group. |
| Enable Maximum Performance Power Mode | Optimize Windows Powerplan, Disable Power Saving Features, Disable Windows Power Throttling, Disable Sleep Study. | Power changes now live in one performance group. |
| Optimize Network Performance | Network adapter settings, congestion provider tuning, PC offloading, checksum offloading, UDP offloading, deprecated network feature cleanup, TCP settings, DSCP optimization. | Network tuning now uses one entry. |
| Optimize NVIDIA Performance | Optimize NVIDIA Control Panel, Disable NVIDIA Downclocking, Disable NVIDIA HDCP, General NVIDIA Optimizations. | NVIDIA changes are grouped by GPU vendor. |
| Optimize Storage & Memory | Optimize Drive, Optimize I/O Operations, Optimize Memory Management, Apply Experimental NVMe Speed Optimizations. | Disk, I/O, memory, and NVMe changes now live together. |
| Optimize Graphics Presentation Latency | Flip Integrity Fix and related presentation latency optimizations. | Display and frame presentation now have a dedicated group. |
Boost-Ups 2.0 More Control, Less Guesswork
Boost-Ups received a full rebuild in Hone 1.4. The new interface adds categories, filters, storage estimates, bulk actions, scheduling, and clearer progress states. As a result, you can find cleanup and performance tasks faster. You can also run groups of actions with fewer clicks.
Also, Boost-Ups now run without opening a Command Prompt window. That keeps the focus inside Hone while actions run.
Categories And Filters
Boost-Ups are easier to browse because related actions now sit in clearer groups with filtering support.
Storage Estimates
Hone now gives you better context before cleanup actions, so you can make decisions with less guesswork.
Bulk Actions And Scheduling
You can run related Boost-Ups together. Also, you can schedule them instead of repeating manual steps.
Better Progress States
Progress feedback is clearer while Boost-Ups run, which makes longer actions easier to trust.
No Command Prompt Popups
Boost-Ups now run without opening a separate Command Prompt window.
Updated Optimization List
The optimization list now supports drag scrolling and includes a View All button for quicker browsing.
Presets 2.0 Faster Creation, Sharing, And Cleanup
Presets also received a major update in 1.4. Creating presets is faster. In addition, Hone now supports imports, share codes, editable details, and delete confirmations.
This helps if you use different setups for gaming, streaming, work, or testing. Instead of rebuilding a setup from memory, you can create or import a preset. After that, you can edit it and share it with a code.
Build presets with fewer slow manual steps.
Bring supported preset configurations into Hone.
Share preset setups more easily with other users.
Update preset details and confirm before deleting one.
Game Mode Updates
Hone 1.4 adds a close warning for Game Mode. If closing Hone would turn Game Mode off, Hone now warns you first. As a result, the Game Mode state should feel clearer.
The Game Mode indicator was also updated. When a Game Mode page is available, the indicator can open it directly. Therefore, you can check the status faster.
Game Mode changes system behavior while it is active. Hone 1.4 makes that state harder to miss by warning you when closing Hone would turn Game Mode off.
New Optimizations Added In Hone 1.4
Hone 1.4 also adds new optimizations. They cover Windows settings, security, privacy, search, GPU tuning, and compatibility.
New Optimization Highlights
New Optimization Highlights
Added In 1.4| Optimization | Purpose | Important Note |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Classic Windows Photo Viewer | Restores access to the classic Windows photo viewing experience. | Windows Useful for users who prefer the older viewer. |
| Disable Dynamic Interrupt Steering | Changes how Windows handles interrupt steering behavior. | Advanced Test system behavior after applying. |
| Lock Theme & Icons | Helps preserve theme and icon layout choices. | Personalization Helpful after Windows changes or theme resets. |
| Disable Disk Quotas | Removes disk quota limits on systems where they are not needed. | Avoid On Managed PCs Do not use this on shared or managed PCs that rely on storage limits. |
| Bypass Windows 11 Checks | Uses an unsupported Windows 11 setup path. | Experimental Use only if you understand the compatibility tradeoff. |
| Harden Windows Security | Applies security-focused Windows changes. | Compatibility May affect older sharing, legacy access, or compatibility. |
| Optimize Radeon Control Panel | Adds Radeon-focused GPU control panel tuning. | AMD Useful for supported Radeon systems. |
| Disable NVIDIA Telemetry Components | Targets NVIDIA telemetry-related components. | NVIDIA Complements the NVIDIA performance group. |
| Unlock EU Privacy Mode | Enables additional privacy-related behavior where available. | Privacy Part of the broader privacy and tracking cleanup work. |
| Redirect Web Searches To Default Browser | Routes supported Windows web searches to your default browser. | Search Pairs well with Windows search cleanup. |
What Was Updated Besides New Features?
Hone 1.4 also updates Optimize Windows Explorer. In addition, it includes stability and usability fixes across Boost-Ups, Presets, Game Mode, and Optimizations. These changes are smaller, but they affect parts of Hone that users open often.
If you use Hone often, the day-to-day change should feel simple. You get stronger grouped optimizations, clearer progress, easier preset sharing, and fewer Game Mode surprises.
Which Hone 1.4 Changes Should You Try First?
If you are updating from an older version, start with the areas that changed most.
1. Review the merged optimization groups
2. Rebuild or import your favorite presets
3. Try Boost-Ups 2.0 with filters
4. Check Game Mode before closing Hone
5. Be careful with advanced or experimental optimizations
Hone 1.4 Final Thoughts
Hone 1.4 cleans up the app and expands it at the same time. The interface is more organized. Also, free users get more value from each slot. Boost-Ups and Presets are more useful as well.
The key point is simple. A shorter list does not mean Hone removed those optimizations. In most cases, Hone 1.4 merged them into broader categories. However, old enabled states did reset for merged optimizations. Review the new groups once, then enable the ones you still want.
Update To Hone 1.4 And Get More From Each Slot
Open Hone and review the new groups. Then, enable the merged groups you still want and try the rebuilt Boost-Ups workflow.
Get HoneFAQ
Did Hone 1.4 remove my optimizations?
Hone did not delete most of those optimizations. It merged many older optimizations into broader ones. However, if an old optimization was enabled before the merge, that enabled state was reset. Open the new group and enable it again if you still want it.
Why does Hone 1.4 show fewer optimizations?
Hone 1.4 groups related optimizations together. As a result, the Optimizations page is easier to view. Several smaller entries now sit inside larger groups. Because old merged toggles reset, you should review the new groups after updating.
Why is Hone 1.4 better for free users?
Free users start with 10 optimization slots. In Hone 1.4, one merged group can include several related optimizations. As a result, free users can get more value from the same slot count.
What is new in Boost-Ups 2.0?
Boost-Ups 2.0 adds a rebuilt UI, categories, filters, storage estimates, bulk actions, scheduling, and clearer progress states. Also, it runs without opening a Command Prompt window.
What changed in Presets 2.0?
Presets 2.0 includes faster creation, import support, share codes, editable details, and delete confirmations. It helps users switch between PC setups or share configs.
What should I check first after updating to Hone 1.4?
Start with the merged optimization groups. Then, check Presets 2.0 and the brand new Boost-Ups page!
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