Ask dotTechies: What type of articles do you want to see more of on dotTech?
August 22, 2010 42
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On dotTech I write on many different topics. To help better focus my time and effort on topics that interest dotTechies, I would like to know what type of articles everyone is most interested in. Please cast your vote in the poll below, and share your thoughts in the comments, to help improve dotTech!
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Thanks to everyone that participates!
Hmm… this is a toughie in my case. Generally I like Reviews as a whole – regardless of whether they’re freeware, GOTD or Shareware (though I admit I have less of a care for the latter). I do think there haven’t been enough GOTD reviews lately, matter of fact, so I’d like to see more of those. That said, it’s usually the Freebies I get the most value of. So I voted for that. But really I’d like to see more of all of the top three.
Although I voted for Tips n tricks, GOTD reviews should never stop, because its a great way for newcomers to discover dottech !
Although dotTech.org comes up with some incredible freeware that can leave me smiling for days I find the reviews to be indispensable. Like most folks I haven’t the time to perform my own software tests and so I rely heavily on this site to warn me of pitfalls and alert me to opportunities. Thanks for all you do – your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Tips and tricks was my one allowed choice, but so much good information is available from this site I think the very question a little odd. Please just rock onn as you have been. It would be nice to see more from Locutis as well. As I am not permitted an internet connection of my own here at home, I would like to see an article on how to connect to a secured wi-fi node.
Tough call between Freeware Reviews and Tips & Tricks, If I could have selected two I would have. But I voted for more Freeware Reviews. LOL, still trying to figure out what android phone you have Ashraf. Keep up the good work sir! Been with you for a bit now, started when this was “Politically Incorrect”, don’t comment often, but always read.
Cheers
Ashraf, while the Shareware/GOTD is ranked 4th at this point, please do not give it up.
Firstly the GOTD reviews is what has drawn many (if not most) people to your site, and continues to do so. If you stop those reviews, you may lose many potential new visitors to your site!
Secondly, there are many who depend on your GOTD reviews before trying the software.
JMO
My vote was for freeware reviews. To be specific, I mean *comparative* freeware reviews.
Example: Over the last few months, you’ve introduced us to a batch of utility tools. Many of them had no review at all attached, just a sign exclaiming, “I’m free! Take me.” I really don’t want my Start menu cluttered with multiple programs which all do mostly the same thing. I’d like to know which one is the best, and go with that.
Of course, with multi-purpose tools, it gets a bit complicated. One may be a registry cleaner / uninstaller. Another may be an uninstaller / duplicate finder. And so on. Sigh… No easy answer to that one. Isn’t life like that, though? One approach would be to go with the most common set of tools. Another approach would be to have separate reviews of each tool category (e.g. best wasted-space-cleaner-upper, best backup, etc.)
I couldn’t vote because there isn’t a button for “All of the above”
Just keep doing what you do now. We appreciate it and will come back for more.
You’re doing great! However, since I switched to an iMac, I ‘d like to see more MAC reviews (selfish I know)!
In regards to your time and efforts, anything you deem useful and necessary (technology related) will do. I didn’t vote because regardless of the topic (again tech related) if it’s interesting I want to know about it.
Thanks for all you do. Your services are greatly appreciated.
Other: All of the above. I think the number of articles you post is fine. I agree with Gioneo that even if it’s something I’m not going to use, I like learning about new tech-related stuff.
I think Ashraf’s info and site are invaluable. Its the only site I truly trust for software and its info. Great Job!!! Thank You!!
I think the tips and tricks kinda make up for microsoft’s blunders.
I agree with Neville and Bruce. My favorite articles are those about Freeware Reviews and Tips & Tricks, but I would like to see more comparative reviews. One thing that pops up from time to time is your insight regarding how freeware differs from its professional counterparts, and whether or not “any” software is actually worth purchasing to get some extended functionality, or can be better served by two or more different freeware versions of the same type of application.
Also missing from the list above is the occasional article on “How” stuff works. There have been a posts from contributing authors on several topics, such as aspects of the registry, and an especially nice series about virtualization. I think some more in-depth stuff every now and then adds flavor to your site, and contributes to the knowledge base shared by all your fans; members and visitors alike!
An impossible task. I appreciate all of your posts. It’s always the first thing I look at.
Your freebies are great. I only trust your GOTD reviews. Your trick and tip are helpful.
Keep up the good work!
I was torn between Freeware Reviews and Tip ‘N Tricks. I’ll add that I especially appreciate anything related to Internet Security and/or Malware detection/scanning/removal.
Love the site! Great work!!!
I voted for tips and tricks but would have preferred as another poster mentioned an all of the above choice. You do great work on a variety of subjects and enjoy them as well as finding many of them very useful.
At the moment, mine is the lone “Other” vote. Without a doubt, you’ve done a wonderful job with the various aspects of the site. Absolutely no caveats there.
I suspect one of the fewest views you get are for the “Write for DotTech” page. You have capable friends with the skills to contribute articles, as evidenced by those that have appeared in the past. I’m willing to bet there are readers that possess the necessary talent to offer tech-related articles for your consideration. All it takes is motivation and a good working concept for a piece.
I’m sure there’s a pretty sizable talent pool out there – how about it, everyone?
Personally, I come to this site just to learn more about any software. This site is a great source to find reviews that aren’t motivated by money. Also, this site showed my to GAOTD, and I’m thankful for that.
Anything Linux, thank you very much!
Joe
I voted for other, because I don’t mind having all these different articles and am mostly happy with the spread.
I agree with the others that say all the choices are fine by me
Keep up the good work
To a person with my IT skill levels this site has been invaluable
I appreciate all the considerable time Ashraf must put in to make this site as good as it is
Regards David
Why change anything, i agree with the others you do a fantastic job as it is now. Your reviews and opinions on whatever you write about are invaluable. Keep up the fantastic work and thank you to you and all involved at dotTech.
I voted for freebies (I mean, come on, who doesn’t like free software?), but I also like the shareware/GOTD reviews. I am still very glad for your last post on GOTD warning about the defrag program. You do an excellent job with your reviews and I enjoy reading them!
Agree with all the comments above. ;)
I would like to see the GOTD reviews continue–it’s always a sad day when GOTD has something intriguing I might like, but there’s no review here.
Also, life has gotten complicated, and there are many software utilities out there, many of them brought to my attention here. Thus, as others have noted, comparative articles really are appreciated, comparing software offerings and noting the utilities’ relative behaviors and worth. At the very least, it’s helpful to find short info. of that type at the end of a review of a piece of software, to help one decide which of the software options might be the most beneficial.
Finally, I think the freebies here are great, but are of less worth when dealing with lesser-known software that hasn’t been reviewed here. I wish that dotTech could provide some sort of review (short is fine) for the freebie offers as well (although I realize that matters could get a bit delicate with that).
@Everyone: I don’t plan on “changing” anything. I just wanted to get some feedback on what types of articles people prefer.
Thanks everyone for input!