Storage Insider - Article from January 25, 2021
Toolhouse Toolstar ShredderLX and ShredderWIN
Secure data sanitization - for IT departments and refurbishers
With Toolstar ShredderLX and Toolstar ShredderWin, the Bavarian company Toolhouse offers two solutions for secure deletion of SSDs and HDDs. The latest versions of the software are even better tailored to the needs of refurbishers.
IT business - article from January 13, 2021
Toolhouse Toolstar ShredderLX and ShredderWIN
Secure data sanitization - for IT departments and refurbishers
With Toolstar ShredderLX and Toolstar ShredderWin, the Bavarian company Toolhouse offers two solutions for secure deletion of SSDs and HDDs. The latest versions of the software are even better tailored to the needs of refurbishers.
Donaukurier - Article from February 4th, 2020
Erase data – or save it
Toolhouse from Pfaffenhofen develops tailor-made software for companies
Ingolstadt – The foundation stone was laid in a basement in Schwabing in 1994: “We started with two computers, two telephones and two desks from bulky waste,” says Ludwig Leinzinger, managing director of the Pfaffenhofen-based software provider Toolhouse.
XboxDev - Article from January 22, 2020
Tested: toolstar®testLX and toolstar®testWIN
Toolstar testLX and testWIN – The sysadmin tool for every company
The Toolhouse company was already represented at the former digital industry trade fair CeBIT in 2016. They presented their Toolstar software for Linux and Windows. We took a closer look at the software and reported on it...
ICT Channel - December 2019
From the cellar to the top – 25 years of toolhouse
The Pfaffenhofen-based software provider toolhouse is an excellent example of how a small provider can develop into a veritable specialist in a specifically chosen niche.
At Toolhouse in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm is celebrating twice this December. In addition to the usual Christmas celebrations, the company has now been on the market for exactly 25 years. During this time, the software provider has had a remarkable success story and continues to show today how a profitable business can be developed from a niche...
IT BUSINESS - Edition 15.2019
TOOLHOUSE WITH USE-YOUR-OWN STICK CONCEPT
The test and data deletion software from toolhouse is part of the basic equipment of many IT specialist retailers and system houses in their own workshops. With a portal, the manufacturer makes obtaining and installing the software easier and faster……..
IT BUSINESS May 2018
Excerpts and conclusion
... The range of tests in the individual sections is extremely extensive...
With free tools on Linux boot sticks you can carry out many of the tests that toolstar Test LX Neo offers. But this cannot be achieved with uniform operation under a common interface and with the creation of detailed reports and certainly not with time-saving automation of the tests.
Since in professional use, and the toolhouse software is intended for this, the technician hours are a larger cost factor represent the license costs for software, the 299 euros for the software quickly paid off.
In addition: toolhouse software used by refurbishers: ... They use the test and diagnostic tools to determine whether a device is worth repairing, including for burn-in tests before shipping to their specialist retail partners. Above all, professional and legally secure data deletion is essential for these customers. toolhouse offers this with the program toolstar Shredder LX. …
CRN ComputerResellerNews April 2016
Conclusion
toolhouse has further developed its PC diagnostic tools with a remote solution. … »toolstar testLX-Remote«. With the further development of the proven test tool, technicians and administrators can now also test and remotely maintain PCs that are located at the customer's site. The new solution offers enormous advantages, especially for system houses. You save yourself the first trip to the customer and can serve them much faster and more effectively. This makes service packages much more lucrative for you. The remote hardware diagnosis opens up immense savings potential in the service area when evaluating and processing service calls... The main target group is therefore system houses, but the solution is also interesting for administrators and IT managers in companies.
The tool can be used to test all components and record the results in a protocol. The tests can also be preconfigured and run automatically. Using efficient test algorithms, the supporter can quickly diagnose the cause of a malfunction.
Test report NT4ADMINS June 2015
Conclusion
Compared to individual freeware solutions, Test LX also impresses with its efficiency. After a short training period and the creation of a few templates, the corresponding test parameters are defined in a very short time, and a long-term test is usually started after just a few minutes.
The software also impresses with its remote maintenance functions, after all, many devices can be operated this way from one central location, and administrators do not have to move from device to device in the workshop.
it administrator January 2015
Conclusion
toolstar TestLX is diagnostic software that examines hardware for errors, regardless of the operating system. Individual settings scan targeted areas for problems. Overall, the software covers all basic components of PC hardware... This also shows the area of application of TestLX: testing hardware that cannot be replaced quickly. This can often be found in industrial environments or, for example, in POS systems or ATMs.
This product is ideal for administrators and service providers who maintain PC-based hardware but cannot completely replace it. Also for manufacturers for quality assurance before product delivery.
Test report NT4ADMINS March 2014
Conclusion
With the appropriate tools and tools, a hardware analysis can usually be started within a few minutes; not only beginners but also experienced system administrators benefit from the toolhouse products. Both test runs within Windows operating systems and diagnostics via the bootable USB stick make everyday IT repair work easier for the administrator. A well-founded system analysis is often the best way to plan further repair steps.
All in all, with this toolbox, the manufacturer toolhouse provides system administrators with a range of functions that leaves almost nothing to be desired.
Donaukurier / Pfaffenhofener Kurier - March 2009
Service is becoming more important again
Pfaffenhofen (PK) This year's CeBIT in Hanover was successful for Pfaffenhofener toolhouse GmbH. Although toolhouse had fewer visitors than last year, the Pfaffenhofen-based specialist for testing and diagnosing PCs does not see this as a disadvantage. Numerous trade visitors made their way to the stand. This gave the company representatives the opportunity to have many conversations with seriously interested experts.
User report it administrator February 2009
Conclusion
Conclusion: toolstar®testWIN impresses with its comprehensive and carefully compiled options for determining a lot of system information Comprehensive testing options and the changing of various setting parameters. The individually configurable endurance tests are definitely a valuable aid in uncovering sporadic errors.
Press statements
toolstar®testLX
XXXXX“ ... in the professional segment, such a professional solution is mandatory. With the diagnostic tool, even difficult errors can be identified, simple ones are found more quickly ..."
ChannelPartner, editor's opinion
XXXXX"On an eight-hour day, the use of toolstar®test OS saves 72 minutes of time per workstation."
IT business – user report Geodis
XXXXX“The toolstar® KIT is an extensive collection that can also be used on dead PCs. The tools included optimally cover the possible areas of application and complement each other.”
(c´t – “very good”)
toolstar®testOS
“ … such a professional solution is mandatory in the professional segment. With the diagnostic tool, even difficult errors can be identified, simple ones are found more quickly ..."
ChannelPartner, editor's opinion
“On an eight-hour day, the use of toolstar®test OS saves 72 minutes of time per workstation.”
IT business – user report Geodis
“The toolstar® KIT is an extensive collection that can also be used on dead PCs. The tools included optimally cover the possible areas of application and complement each other.”
(c´t – “very good”)
toolstar®testWIN
“… with toolstar®test WIN a diagnostic tool for easy detection of defective hardware components. All tests can be run simultaneously under Windows and, if desired, in the background."
(Computer Reseller News)
“With the toolstar®test almost all hardware errors can be diagnosed, as long as the computer is at least in the Able to boot any system.”
(PC internal)
toolstar®filerecoveryPRO
“This works best with our test winner toolstar®filerecovery PRO:
A few clicks are enough to even recover missing, compressed and encrypted files to recover from a deleted partition."
“is the only one to master all rescue scenarios. In addition, a built-in assistant makes the rescue process child’s play.”
“Simple, fast and good – you can’t ask for much more from a recovery tool. Even in tricky rescue cases, the built-in assistant retrieves files that were thought lost with just three clicks.”
(CHIP test winner 2008)
toolstar®win
“With toolstar®win you can check almost all hardware components and detect initial errors”
(PC internal)
toolstar®testerboardPRO
“An indispensable help for every PC technician and network administrator. Even treacherous hardware errors can be quickly analyzed and eliminated with the diagnostic card”
CHIP
“Our recommendation for professionals. This PCI card is extremely useful - it not only displays the error codes, but also monitors, among other things, the voltage and activity on the PCI bus."
PC World
“…, the POSTboard PCI has become an indispensable part of our laboratory.“
(c't)
“The toolstar®testerboard PRO is an extension of a normal POST card, ...“
(PC-Praxis-XP)
toolstar®Bundles
“With the toolstar® package you get a powerful collection of diagnostic tools…”
(PC-intern)
„The toolhouse diagnostic kit is a collection of tools that are neatly coordinated and complement each other very well.”
(PC-intern)
“The toolstar® Kit is an extensive collection which can also be used on dead PCs. The tools included optimally cover the possible areas of application and complement each other.”
(c’t)
“… includes various software and hardware components that offer more in terms of scope than the competition.”
(PC-Praxis-XP)
“The hardware components allow more detailed diagnosis of certain components that cannot be tested comprehensively enough with software alone.”
(PC-Praxis-XP)
“The toolstar® Kit offers equipment that make the hardware accessories appear not just as small additions, but as important components of a construction kit. ... the user receives comprehensive software and hardware products, German manuals as well as free and unlimited support.”
(PC -Practice XP)
“The kit... makes a good impression throughout... the unlimited free support and six guaranteed updates per year justify the purchase price.”
(c't)
In-depth system information
„The information displayed is very detailed; when it comes to chipset information, the software shows almost every option that can be read out using the software, without losing the overview.„
(c’t)
“toolstar®info is a very comprehensive system info program that specializes in... Depth of detail is highlighted positively. In particular, the analyzes on PCI, Plug&Play and chipset easily surpass the competitors' analyses.„
(PC-Praxis-XP )
Professional online help:
“The online help is very comprehensive and offers good support to professional users and developers.”
(c't)
“toolhouse also provides detailed instructions for each component of the package.”
(PC internal)
Tests from various PC magazines show you the range of capabilities of our tools. Our services are just as important: you will receive free, unlimited technical support from us. Our tools are constantly adapted to the current state of the art!
Faire Preise und guter Support
“… as well as free and unlimited support. And that is precisely what plays an important role in the constant changes in the market.”
(PC-Praxis-XP)
“The support, which is not always a given, is provided here free of charge and unlimited.”
(PC-Praxis-XP)
“And last but not least, the manufacturer offers good service.”
(PC-internal)
Flexible endurance tests, high hit rate
“The endurance tests in which the software is very flexible are consistently convincing. Individual tests, interactive tests and external DOS programs can be integrated.”
(PC-Praxis-XP)
“All tests can be freely configured in terms of form, time and composition.”
(Computer Reseller News)
Accurate and efficient memory testing
„But a closer look reveals greater potential. Quick and detailed tests can be carried out; the CPU cache can be checked separately. Different test methods are then available for each diagnostic mode, ranging from the random test to the 0/1 bit tests.”
(c’t)
