PC Matic features a whitelisting security model and robust protection against fileless malware, which embeds in legitimate programs to evade detection. It offers various scanning options: full scan, quick scan, selective scan, and scheduled scans, with competitive scan durations. The software is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, although the free version is limited to Windows. Automated updates monitor and install updates for all applications and drivers to enhance security. PC Matic includes a VPN service with AES-256 encryption and a no-logs policy, supporting up to 10 devices. Dark web monitoring alerts users to potential identity theft by scanning for personally identifiable information. It features ad blocking to filter intrusive ads and includes optimization tools like registry cleaning, junk file removal, and performance benchmarks, though these tools are only available for Windows devices.