# Basic and Advanced | ByteSweep Docs

> ByteSweep has two layouts. Basic groups tools by job. Advanced lists every page. How to switch, and what changes.

Canonical: https://bytesweep.app/docs/learn/basic-advanced.html
Last updated: 2026-11-02

## Basic and Advanced

Same app, two layouts. Switch whenever you like. Your open page stays open.

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### On this page

- Switch layouts
- The places in Basic

### Switch layouts

Use the **Basic**and**Advanced**switch at the top right of the window. It's also in Settings →**General**→**Basic or Advanced**. ByteSweep starts in Basic.

|  | Basic | Advanced |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First page | Home | Dashboard |
| Sidebar | A few places, each with cards for one job | Every page, in groups |
| Search | **Search or ask**in the sidebar | In the top bar, beside**Check Now** |
| Developer pages | Only while developer features are on | Always listed |

### The places in Basic

On Mac

- **Home**: your check-up.**See all** opens your to-do list.
- **Free up space**: Clean, big files, duplicates, apps and more.
- **Photos & files**: Library, Send, Organize, getting deleted files back.
- **This Mac**: speed, batteries, startup, updates, safety, sleep.
- **Undo & history**: put things back.

On Windows

- **Home**: your check-up.
- **Free up space**: Clean, Windows leftovers, big files, duplicates, apps, games.
- **Photos & files**: Library, Send, Organize, getting deleted files back.
- **This PC**: speed, batteries, startup, updates, safety.
- **Undo & history**: put things back.

On Linux

- **Home**: your check-up.
- **Free up space**: Clean, System leftovers, big files, duplicates, apps, games.
- **Photos & files**: Library, Send, Organize, getting deleted files back.
- **This computer**: speed, batteries, startup, updates, safety.
- **Undo & history**: put things back.

#### Now try it on your computer

Switch to Advanced, open any page, and switch back.

##### If it doesn't work

The switch is at the top right of the window. If the window is small, use Settings → General → Basic or Advanced.

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Updated 2026-11-02. Something wrong here? Write to [support@bytesweep.app](mailto:support@bytesweep.app).