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Free Ashampoo MyAutoplay Menu!
Software Description
The following is a description of Ashampoo MyAutoplay Menu as per the developer:
When you insert a commercial program disc it will often start automatically with a graphical menu that lets you make choices like installing a program, displaying a web page, viewing documentation or information material
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Tip: Looking to purchase a laptop? Ask for advice at NotebookReview
Buying a laptop can be a tough decision: You have a limited budget, you have specific needs, and there are literally millions dozens of laptops to pick from. You could, of course, go ask your local techie at your local computer store for help. However, I have found many of [...]
[Review] PDFZilla
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
PDFZilla
Version reviewed:
v1.2.9
Software description as per the developer:
PDFZilla is a desktop application that quickly and accurately convert PDF files into editable MS Word Documents, Rich Text Documents, Plain Text Files, Images, HTML Files, and Shockwave Flash SWF Files. PDFZilla supports most of
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Missed out on the free 1 year Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security license? Here is a new promo for 6 months licenses.
Last year (ha-ha, get it last year) dotTech posted about a CNET promotion giving away 1 year licenses of Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security. Unfortunately the promotion was only 24-hours long so many people may have missed out on it, unless you live on dotTech in which case you probably [...]
Read More »Free GoogleClean CBE!
Software Description
The following is the description of GoogleClean as per the developer:
GoogleClean – Control Google spy functionality
Switch off Google spy functionality
Many Google Applications collect Information about their users and send data back home. Google exactly knows which websites you visit and what contents you are
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IObit Malware Fighter: IObit’s second attempt at an anti-malware program
IObit has been a small, yet popular name in the software industry thanks to their Advanced SystemCare product line; and for good reason: Advanced SystemCare – which comes in a Free and Pro version – is a very handy system utility. IObit, of course, has built upon their ASC-inspired success [...]
[Review] Boxoft Screen OCR
![[Review] Boxoft Screen OCR](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2010/12/2010-12-31_022708-290x160.png)
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Boxoft Screen OCR
Version reviewed:
v1.3.0
Software description as per the developer:
Boxoft Screen OCR is fast and easy-to-use software which helps to extract any area on your screen, recognize every character and then save as TXT file. The smart tool enables you to select
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New v2 of EASEUS Todo Backup brings (many) new features and a new name
dotTech was one of the first, if not the first, blogs to bring you EASEUS Todo Backup; so it is only fitting that we be the first ones to inform you about the latest release of EASEUS Todo Backup, v2.
The latest v2 update to EASEUS Todo Backup brings many [...]
Read More »Skype offers video calling over 3G and WiFi on iPhone 4/3GS and iPod Touch 4G
Seeing as the iPhone 4 was one of the the first phones in the United States to offer a front-facing camera and video calling, FaceTime was (is?) a much hyped service. The only problem with FaceTime is that it only works over WiFi. (Unless of course you jailbreak your iPhone [...]
Read More »Windows SteadyState has been discontinued – no more downloads after December 31, 2010
Windows SteadyState, a once promising tool, has been discontinued by Microsoft. Why? I am not particularly sure why; it was (is) a useful program that had (has) excellent Windows integration, something missing in other tools like Returnil, Wondershare Time Freeze, AyRecovery, etc. Maybe it was the economy. It must be [...]
Read More »In 25 years the human species has registered more than 200,000,000 domains
On March 15, 1985 the first domain name was created: Symbolics.com. By 1992, a modest 15,000 existed. Can anyone guess how many domains are registered now, in 2010? I will give you a hint: The number contains more zeroes than my paycheck.
According to a domain name industry analysis report [...]
Read More »[Review] AyRecovery Lite
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AyRecovery Lite
Version reviewed:
v1.2.0.0
Software description as per the developer:
AyRecovery Lite is a HDD instant recovery program and also a must-have toolkit for every PC owner. It is the easiest solution to restore and recover your system and precious data to working status
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Missed out on a free 1 year license of Returnil System Safe Pro 2011? Now is your second chance to get it.
Two weeks ago dotTech ran a 72-hour promotion of Returnil System Safe Pro 2011, giving away 1 year licenses for free. The participation in the promotion was great, with thousands of people taking advantage of the freebie. There are, however, always people that seem to miss out on these promotions, [...]
Read More »A new kind of spam: Developers pretending to be users, “reviewing” their own products, and asking bloggers to post about it
We see spam in our inbox. We see spam on forums. But have you seen forum spam… in your inbox? Lately I have been receiving this new kind of spam, and have decided to share it with the world, so we can all laugh at and ridicule the spammers who [...]
Read More »Startup Applications List: Database of over 20,000 startup programs allows users to quickly research at-Windows-boot startup apps
Every program and its grandmother wants to start up automatically at Windows boot. Why? I have no bloody idea. Apparently developers think forcing their program down the throats of users is the best way to gain popularity and loyalty. To combat this pro at-Windows-boot startup culture, there are many programs [...]
Read More »114 rogue security software you don’t want on your computer, how to protect oneself against such threats, and how to clean up after infection
Rogue security software are probably one of the most popular ways for scumbags to swindle money out of computer users. Indeed, it takes just a simple advertisement proclaiming “your computer is infected, clean it now” to trick users into downloading fake anti-viruses. Once a rogue security program is on one’s [...]
Read More »[Review] Simpo PDF to PowerPoint
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Simpo PDF to PowerPoint
Version reviewed:
v1.1.0.0
Software description as per the developer:
Simpo PDF to PowerPoint Converter is a professional PDF converter helps to convert PDF documents to Microsoft PowerPoint 2003/2007/2010 (.ppt/.pptx). It can convert PDF to PowerPoint presentations accurately, with original text layouts,
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New v2 of Microsoft Security Essentials brings new features, makes improvements
Reviewed by dotTech, and used by many, Microsoft Security Essentials is a terrific product created by Microsoft to help address the ever growing malware issue. Being fairly new, until yesterday MSE was only v1; now, Microsoft has released v2 of MSE, adding few features and making improvements.
Although Microsoft seems [...]
Read More »Free 1 year license of Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security! [24-hours only]
Software Description
The follow is a description of Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security as per the developer:
- Complete Malware Protection, including Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware
- Ad-Watch Live! Expert Real-time Protection
- Genocode Detection Technology
- Behavior-Based Heuristics Detection
- Expert Level Rootkit Removal System
- The Neutralizer Malware Removal Tool
- Do Not Disturb Mode
- Download
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Read More »Freemake Video Converter & Downloader: Two great freeware utilities that convert videos, burn DVDs & BDs, download streaming videos, and more
Between freebies and freeware, dotTech has talked about many, many video converters and quite a few video downloaders. So, you ask, what is the point of talking about more video converters and downloaders? Well, first of all, it never hurts to spread the word about freeware software. More importantly, however, [...]
Read More »[Rapid Review] Foxreal Youtube FLV Downloader Pro
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Foxreal Youtube FLV Downloader Pro
Version reviewed:
v1.0.1.1
Software description as per the developer:
Foxreal YouTube FLV Downloader Pro is an all-in-one YouTube downloader and FLV converter software, which is powerful to download and convert YouTube FLV video or other Internet videos from YouTube, Google,
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New v1.9.0 of Unlocker adds 64-bit support
Last October I compared and contrasted two file “unlocking” software, LockHunter and Unlocker. Back then Unlocker was only supported on 32-bit machines whereas LockHunter was available for 32-bit and 64-bit. This, however, has changed because v1.9.0 – the latest version of Unlocker released yesterday – has added 64-bit support to [...]
Read More »[Rapid Review] Aneesoft HD Video Converter
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Aneesoft HD Video Converter
Version reviewed:
v2.9.1.0
Software description as per the developer:
Aneesoft HD Video Converter is the best HD video converter that converts among HD video formats, such as HD AVI, AVCHD M2TS, MTS, TS, HD MOV, HD WMV, HD MP4, HD FLV.
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dotTech Promo: Free YoWindow Unlimited! [24-hours only]
Update: This promotion is now over. Sorry to those that missed it! To avoid missing promotions in the future, consider subscribing to dotTech: RSS Feed | E-mail | Twitter | Facebook.
Back in May dotTech discussed Repkasoft’s YoWindow, a fun and unique tool for keeping track of the weather right [...]
Read More »[Rapid Review] OrgScheduler
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OrgScheduler
Version reviewed:
v6.6
Software description as per the developer:
OrgScheduler is a universal scheduling system for your individual, offices, business events with unrivaled features and flexibility. Building upon the interface options introduced in Microsoft Outlook, OrgScheduler includes importing from Outlook, exporting to Outlook, Text,
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Rainlendar: Brilliant multi-platform task management application
You have a bazillion things going on in your life. You think you can manage them all using just your hippocampus. In reality, you can’t. That is why there is Rainlendar.
Rainlendar Overview
Rainlendar is a terrific multi-platform task management tool that allows users to easily and efficiently manage their [...]
Read More »dotTechie Sound-Off: What are your favorite tech websites?
We all have ‘em: Favorite (tech) websites that we visit on a regular basis. It is always interesting being introduced to a new website, so I thought why not start a discussion among dotTechies to see what are our homes-away-from-home. So, if you would be so kind, please list your [...]
Read More »[Review] Recordzilla Screen Recorder
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Recordzilla Screen Recorder
Version reviewed:
v1.0
Software description as per the developer:
Recordzilla is screen recorder software that lets you capture video, audio and pictures of anything you see on your computer screen and save it as video AVI, WMV, Flash SWF, or Flash FLV.
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dotTech Promo: Free iSkysoft iMedia Converter! [Limited time offer]
Two weeks ago dotTech and iSkysoft Studios ran a promotion of iSkysoft Video Converter. Now we are back; but this time we bring you iSkysoft Studios’ flagship product iSkysoft iMedia Converter!
Despite what the name may imply, iSkysoft iMedia Converter is not a program aimed at Apple products. Rather, iSkysoft [...]
Read More »Free East-Tec Eraser 2010!
Software Description
Seeing as dotTech has featured East-Tec Eraser 2008 and East-Tec Eraser 2009 in the past, I am sure most dotTechies don’t need an introduction to East-Tec Eraser 2010. However, for the benefit of those that don’t know, the following is how I describe East-Tec Eraser:
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dotTech Promo: Free AppBooster Pro (v1.3)! [48-hours only]
Update: This promotion is now over. Sorry to those that missed it! To avoid missing promotions in the future, consider subscribing to dotTech: RSS Feed | E-mail | Twitter | Facebook.
Ever try to do a resource-intensive task on your computer like play a game, watch a video, etc. and [...]
Read More »And the “Best Geek Blog” for 2010 is… dotTech!
Earlier this year I asked dotTechies to vote for dotTech as the “Best Geek Blog” for 2010 at the Blogger’s Choice Awards; there have also been dotTechie-assisted campaign efforts through our forums. Well ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, techies and non-techies, young and old, male and female, tall and [...]
Read More »[Review] PDF To Excel Converter
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PDF To Excel Converter
Version reviewed:
v3.0
Software description as per the developer:
PDF To Excel Converter is a windows application to convert PDF document to Excel XLS format fast and easily. With PDF To Excel Converter, users will be able to edit their PDF
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Free Paragon Total Defrag 2010!
Software Description
The following is a description of Paragon Total Defrag 2010, as per the developer:
File system starts out with all or most of its files contiguous, and becomes more and more fragmented as a result of the file creation and deletion over the time. Thus files and [...]
Read More »[Review] Aimersoft Video Converter
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Aimersoft Video Converter
Version reviewed:
v4.0.2 (“Std” Edition)
Software description as per the developer:
Aimersoft Video Converter Std is the best video converter which helps to convert videos between media formats. As a featured video file converter, it is expert at converting HD videos like
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