{"id":4196,"date":"2026-05-26T13:24:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/?p=4196"},"modified":"2026-05-26T13:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:47:49","slug":"hone-1-4-update-boost-ups-and-merged-optimizations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/hone-1-4-update-boost-ups-and-merged-optimizations\/","title":{"rendered":"Hone 1.4 Update: Boost-Ups and Merged Optimizations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\">\n  <div style=\"border-left:3px solid #f99926;padding:6px 12px;background:transparent;color:#ffffff;font-size:0.8em;font-style:italic;\">\n    <span style=\"color:#f99926;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/span> This article covers Hone 1.4. It also explains why older optimizations now appear under grouped names.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">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. 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}\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"hone14-shell\">\n  <div class=\"hone14-hero\">\n    <div class=\"hone14-hero-grid\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"hone14-kicker\"><span class=\"hone14-dot\"><\/span> Hone 1.4 Update<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"hone14-hero-title\">Hone 1.4 Makes Each Optimization Slot Go Further<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"hone14-hero-copy\">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.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"hone14-pill-row\">\n          <span class=\"hone14-pill\"><span>01<\/span> Boost-Ups 2.0<\/span>\n          <span class=\"hone14-pill\"><span>02<\/span> Presets 2.0<\/span>\n          <span class=\"hone14-pill\"><span>03<\/span> Better Free Slot Value<\/span>\n          <span class=\"hone14-pill\"><span>04<\/span> New Privacy Optimizations<\/span>\n          <span class=\"hone14-pill\"><span>05<\/span> Smoother Game Mode<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hone14-orbit\" aria-label=\"Hone 1.4 update highlights\">\n        <div class=\"hone14-stat\">\n          <div class=\"hone14-stat-number\">2.0<\/div>\n          <div class=\"hone14-stat-label\">Boost-Ups<\/div>\n          <p class=\"hone14-stat-copy\">New categories, filters, bulk actions, scheduling, storage estimates, and progress states.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hone14-stat\">\n          <div class=\"hone14-stat-number\">2.0<\/div>\n          <div class=\"hone14-stat-label\">Presets<\/div>\n          <p class=\"hone14-stat-copy\">Faster creation, import support, share codes, editable details, and safer deletes.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hone14-stat\">\n          <div class=\"hone14-stat-number\">10<\/div>\n          <div class=\"hone14-stat-label\">Free Slots<\/div>\n          <p class=\"hone14-stat-copy\">Free users start with 10 optimization slots, and merged groups make each slot cover more work.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hone14-stat\">\n          <div class=\"hone14-stat-number\">9<\/div>\n          <div class=\"hone14-stat-label\">Merged Groups<\/div>\n          <p class=\"hone14-stat-copy\">Related groups now sit under clearer performance, privacy, network, GPU, and storage categories.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hone14-note-box\">\n    <div class=\"hone14-note-title\">Quick answer: merged optimizations need a fresh review<\/div>\n    <p class=\"hone14-note-text\">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 &amp; 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.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Hone 1.4 Looks Different<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free Users <\/strong>Get More<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hone 1.4 changes the value of a slot. Now, one group can include several related optimizations. For example, Reduce Ads &amp; Tracking can cover Windows, Browser, Office, Visual Studio, and taskbar telemetry changes inside one cleaner optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hone14-shell\">\n  <div class=\"hone14-grid\">\n    <div class=\"hone14-option\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-panel-kicker\">Free Plan<\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"hone14-panel-title\">10 Slots Go Further<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"hone14-panel-copy\">Merged groups let one slot cover a broader set of related optimizations.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hone14-option\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-panel-kicker\">Less Picking<\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"hone14-panel-title\">Fewer Tiny Decisions<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"hone14-panel-copy\">Instead of choosing between many small optimizations, you can pick the result you want.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hone14-option\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-panel-kicker\">Clear Upgrade Path<\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"hone14-panel-title\">Premium Still Unlocks More<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"hone14-panel-copy\">Premium remains the path for unlimited optimizations and premium-only tuning.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Merged Optimization Groups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hone14-table-panel\">\n  <div class=\"hone14-table-head\">\n    <h3 class=\"hone14-table-title\">Where Did The Optimizations Go?<\/h3>\n    <span class=\"hone14-table-tag\">Merged In 1.4<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"hone14-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>New Hone 1.4 Group<\/th>\n        <th>Includes Older Optimizations Such As<\/th>\n        <th>What Changed<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Reduce Ads &amp; Tracking<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>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.<\/td>\n        <td>Privacy cleanup now uses one broader group.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Optimize FPS &amp; Input Lag<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Gaming Optimizations, Optimize Windows Timer Resolution, Optimize CSRSS Settings, Optimize Raw Mouse Input Engine, Enable Hone Gaming Mode.<\/td>\n        <td>FPS and input lag now share one gaming-focused group.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Clean Taskbar, Start Menu and Search<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Disable Web Search &amp; Assistants, Debloat Windows Start Menu, and related cleanup optimizations.<\/td>\n        <td>Taskbar, Start, and Search cleanup now live together.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Reduce Windows Background Activity<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Disable Windows Compatibility Assistant, Disable Automatic Maintenance, Disable Windows Error Reporting, Optimize Windows Scheduled Tasks, Disable Windows Search Indexer.<\/td>\n        <td>Background cleanup now uses one group.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Enable Maximum Performance Power Mode<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Optimize Windows Powerplan, Disable Power Saving Features, Disable Windows Power Throttling, Disable Sleep Study.<\/td>\n        <td>Power changes now live in one performance group.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Optimize Network Performance<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Network adapter settings, congestion provider tuning, PC offloading, checksum offloading, UDP offloading, deprecated network feature cleanup, TCP settings, DSCP optimization.<\/td>\n        <td>Network tuning now uses one entry.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Optimize NVIDIA Performance<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Optimize NVIDIA Control Panel, Disable NVIDIA Downclocking, Disable NVIDIA HDCP, General NVIDIA Optimizations.<\/td>\n        <td>NVIDIA changes are grouped by GPU vendor.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Optimize Storage &amp; Memory<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Optimize Drive, Optimize I\/O Operations, Optimize Memory Management, Apply Experimental NVMe Speed Optimizations.<\/td>\n        <td>Disk, I\/O, memory, and NVMe changes now live together.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Optimize Graphics Presentation Latency<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Flip Integrity Fix and related presentation latency optimizations.<\/td>\n        <td>Display and frame presentation now have a dedicated group.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boost-Ups 2.0<\/strong> More Control, Less Guesswork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, Boost-Ups now run without opening a Command Prompt window. That keeps the focus inside Hone while actions run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hone14-shell\">\n  <div class=\"hone14-grid\">\n    <div class=\"hone14-option\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-panel-kicker\">Boost-Ups 2.0<\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"hone14-panel-title\">Categories And Filters<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"hone14-panel-copy\">Boost-Ups are easier to browse because related actions now sit in clearer groups with filtering support.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hone14-option\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-panel-kicker\">Storage Awareness<\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"hone14-panel-title\">Storage Estimates<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"hone14-panel-copy\">Hone now gives you better context before cleanup actions, so you can make decisions with less guesswork.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hone14-option\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-panel-kicker\">Workflow<\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"hone14-panel-title\">Bulk Actions And Scheduling<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"hone14-panel-copy\">You can run related Boost-Ups together. Also, you can schedule them instead of repeating manual steps.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hone14-option\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-panel-kicker\">Clarity<\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"hone14-panel-title\">Better Progress States<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"hone14-panel-copy\">Progress feedback is clearer while Boost-Ups run, which makes longer actions easier to trust.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hone14-option\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-panel-kicker\">Less Clutter<\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"hone14-panel-title\">No Command Prompt Popups<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"hone14-panel-copy\">Boost-Ups now run without opening a separate Command Prompt window.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hone14-option\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-panel-kicker\">Navigation<\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"hone14-panel-title\">Updated Optimization List<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"hone14-panel-copy\">The optimization list now supports drag scrolling and includes a View All button for quicker browsing.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Presets 2.0<\/strong> Faster Creation, Sharing, And Cleanup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hone14-shell\">\n  <div class=\"hone14-flow\">\n    <div class=\"hone14-step\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-step-num\">1<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hone14-step-title\">Create Faster<\/div>\n      <p class=\"hone14-step-copy\">Build presets with fewer slow manual steps.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hone14-step\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-step-num\">2<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hone14-step-title\">Import Presets<\/div>\n      <p class=\"hone14-step-copy\">Bring supported preset configurations into Hone.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hone14-step\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-step-num\">3<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hone14-step-title\">Share Codes<\/div>\n      <p class=\"hone14-step-copy\">Share preset setups more easily with other users.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hone14-step\">\n      <div class=\"hone14-step-num\">4<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hone14-step-title\">Edit And Confirm<\/div>\n      <p class=\"hone14-step-copy\">Update preset details and confirm before deleting one.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Game Mode Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hone14-shell\">\n  <div class=\"hone14-note-box\">\n    <div class=\"hone14-note-title\">Why the close warning matters<\/div>\n    <p class=\"hone14-note-text\">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.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Optimizations Added In Hone 1.4<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hone 1.4 also adds new optimizations. They cover Windows settings, security, privacy, search, GPU tuning, and compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Optimization Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hone14-table-panel\">\n  <div class=\"hone14-table-head\">\n    <h3 class=\"hone14-table-title\">New Optimization Highlights<\/h3>\n    <span class=\"hone14-table-tag\">Added In 1.4<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"hone14-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Optimization<\/th>\n        <th>Purpose<\/th>\n        <th>Important Note<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Enable Classic Windows Photo Viewer<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Restores access to the classic Windows photo viewing experience.<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-badge info\">Windows<\/span> Useful for users who prefer the older viewer.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Disable Dynamic Interrupt Steering<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Changes how Windows handles interrupt steering behavior.<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-badge warn\">Advanced<\/span> Test system behavior after applying.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Lock Theme &amp; Icons<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Helps preserve theme and icon layout choices.<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-badge info\">Personalization<\/span> Helpful after Windows changes or theme resets.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Disable Disk Quotas<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Removes disk quota limits on systems where they are not needed.<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-badge warn\">Avoid On Managed PCs<\/span> Do not use this on shared or managed PCs that rely on storage limits.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Bypass Windows 11 Checks<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Uses an unsupported Windows 11 setup path.<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-badge warn\">Experimental<\/span> Use only if you understand the compatibility tradeoff.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Harden Windows Security<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Applies security-focused Windows changes.<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-badge warn\">Compatibility<\/span> May affect older sharing, legacy access, or compatibility.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Optimize Radeon Control Panel<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Adds Radeon-focused GPU control panel tuning.<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-badge good\">AMD<\/span> Useful for supported Radeon systems.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Disable NVIDIA Telemetry Components<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Targets NVIDIA telemetry-related components.<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-badge good\">NVIDIA<\/span> Complements the NVIDIA performance group.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Unlock EU Privacy Mode<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Enables additional privacy-related behavior where available.<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-badge info\">Privacy<\/span> Part of the broader privacy and tracking cleanup work.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-setting\">Redirect Web Searches To Default Browser<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Routes supported Windows web searches to your default browser.<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"hone14-badge info\">Search<\/span> Pairs well with Windows search cleanup.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Was Updated Besides New Features?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which Hone 1.4 Changes Should You Try First?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are updating from an older version, start with the areas that changed most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hone14-shell\">\n  <div class=\"hone14-details\">\n    <details open>\n      <summary>1. Review the merged optimization groups<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"hone14-detail-body\">Open Optimizations and review the merged groups. If you are on the free plan, start with the groups that give one slot the most useful coverage. Also, enable any group that replaced an optimization you had turned on before.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>2. Rebuild or import your favorite presets<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"hone14-detail-body\">Presets 2.0 makes creation and sharing faster. If you manage multiple PC setups, presets are now a better way to move between them.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>3. Try Boost-Ups 2.0 with filters<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"hone14-detail-body\">Use categories and filters to find the Boost-Ups you want. Then, use bulk actions or scheduling when it fits your workflow.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>4. Check Game Mode before closing Hone<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"hone14-detail-body\">If Game Mode is active, pay attention to the close warning. Hone will now tell you when closing the app would deactivate it.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>5. Be careful with advanced or experimental optimizations<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"hone14-detail-body\">Disk quotas, Windows 11 setup bypasses, and hardening changes can affect specific systems. Read the notes and apply them only when they match your PC.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hone 1.4<\/strong> Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hone14-cta\">\n  <h3>Update To Hone 1.4 And Get More From Each Slot<\/h3>\n  <p>Open Hone and review the new groups. Then, enable the merged groups you still want and try the rebuilt Boost-Ups workflow.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Hone<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Did Hone 1.4 remove my optimizations?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why does Hone 1.4 show fewer optimizations?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why is Hone 1.4 better for free users?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What is new in Boost-Ups 2.0?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What changed in Presets 2.0?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presets 2.0 includes faster creation, import support, share codes, editable details, and delete confirmations. 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