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And the winners of the 30 free Backup4All Professional licenses are…
Last week dotTech ran a giveaway giving away 30 licenses of Backup4All Professional for free. The entries have been tallied, and the winners have been picked. The winners of the 30 free Backup4All Professional licenses are as follows:
- Praveen Kumar
- Sandeep
- Old Prop
- Karen
- Jeffinprov
- Lamont Cranston
- John
- Locutus
- Farrukh
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Read More »[Review] Simpo PDF Merge & Split
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
Simpo PDF Merge & Split
Version reviewed:
v2.0.0.5
Supported OS:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7
Price:
$19.95 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday.com!
Software description as per the developer:
Simpo PDF Merge & Split is an application which supports you
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[Review] Wondershare Video to iPod Converter
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
Wondershare Video to iPod Converter
Version reviewed:
v4.4.0
Supported OS:
Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP/Vista and Windows 7
Price:
$29.95 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday.com!
Software description as per the developer:
Wondershare Video to iPod Converter is a powerful
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Mozilla confirms malware add-ons for Firefox slipped through the cracks and promises to improve screening process
Although not the most popular browser out there, Firefox – by the Mozilla Foundation – is very popular for its combination of speed, customization (via add-ons), and a fair amount of security. That is not to say it is the most fast browser, has the best customization (which is does, [...]
Read More »[Review] Easy Start Menu Organizer
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
Easy Start Menu Organizer by Zards Software
Version reviewed:
v3.0.1.0
System Requirements:
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is required
Price:
$12.95 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday.com!
Software description as per the developer:
Easy Start
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dotTech Exclusive: Free WinUtilities Professional Edition (with free updates)!
Update: The developer of WinUtilities Professional Edition has canceled free updates. Please see http://dottech.org/announcements/17765 for more details. v9.81 is still available for free via this promotion, though.
Update: Apparently the download of WinUtilities Professional Edition now includes Ask.com toolbar. Be sure to uncheck the options to install the Ask.com junk [...]
Read More »dotTech’s (New) Free Advertising Initiative: What is it and how you can get involved
As a result of a recent deal with a software developer (hopefully the deal will be finalized tomorrow and I can post about the freebie) I came to realize one way I could “give back” to the people who have helped build this great site by supporting dotTech the whole [...]
Read More »[Review] Ocster Backup Pro 3
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
Ocster Backup Pro 3
Version reviewed:
v3.04
System Requirements:
Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Price:
$39.90 (USD)
Software description as per the developer:
Ocster Backup Pro 3 is a great backup software that was designed from the start to work fully automatic. You
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dotTech Exclusive: 30 free licenses of Backup4all Professional!
Backup4all should be a familiar name to dotTechies because I have written about Backup4all multiple times in the past. For those that don’t remember, or don’t know, what Backup4all is, let me recap.
Backup4all is an easy-to-use, commercial file backup software that comes in four flavors: Backup4all Lite, Backup4all Standard, [...]
Read More »[Review] Perfect Macro Recorder
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
Perfect Macro Recorder by Perfect Tools Software
Version reviewed:
v2.0.0.0
System Requirements:
Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista
Needs .NET Framework 3.50
Price:
$39.90 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday.com!
Software description as per the developer:
Automate your tasks by recording
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Ask dotTechies: What operating system do you use the most?
More often than not, when the subject of operating systems comes up, a war starts between Windows, Linux, and Mac fans. However, what does not hit the headlines quite as often is the fact that there is a huge spread amongst Windows users, in terms of what Windows version is [...]
Read More »The results are in: Most dotTechies (90%+) will not pay to visit their favorite website
Noticing the most recent trend of popular online destinations putting up a pay wall to try to raise revenue, last month (yes it has been a while since I have posted an Ask dotTechies) I asked dotTechies if anyone would pay to visit their favorite website, and if so, how [...]
Read More »Free 1 year license of Zemana AntiLogger!
The worst of scumware, undoubtedly, are loggers. Whether it is a keylogger, or a different type of logger, these scumware have the potential to turn your world upside down by transmitting private information – such as credit card numbers, bank account information, social security number, etc. – to malicious people [...]
Read More »Free Paragon Backup & Recovery 10 Compact Edition ($39.95 value)!
I am sure post dotTechies have read my post on Paragon Backup & Recovery Free Edition, Paragon’s hand at offering a freebie image backup software. As the name suggests, there is also a commercial/paid version of Paragon Backup & Recovery: Paragon Backup & Recovery 10 Suite ($69.95). Furthermore, we all [...]
Get WinPatrol Plus for only $0.99 this Friday (January 29, 2010)!
Many people know – or have heard – about WinPatrol because WinPatrol is a terrific “supplement” security software that helps round out most everyone’s line of defense against scumware. What makes WinPatrol so popular is not only its usefulness, but also the fact that WinPatrol comes in two flavors: WinPatrol [...]
Read More »Malware on dotTech, Part 2: Possible solution – need feedback please!
As mentioned earlier today, I have gotten numerous complaints by dotTechies about “malware being on dotTech”, specifically related to advertisements and/or page redirections. Since I have not been able to reproduce these problems myself, I have diagnosed these problems to the best of my ability and have applied a possible [...]
Read More »[Review] Platinum Guard
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
Platinum Guard
Version reviewed:
4.0.0
System Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win7
Price:
$13.99 (USD)
Software description as per the developer:
Platinum Guard helps you to remove any unnecessary files from your computer, allowing Windows to perform faster, while freeing up some valuable hard disk space, which otherwise
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[Review] History Killer Pro
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
History Killer Pro
Version reviewed:
5.0.1
System Requirements:
Windows 7, Vista, XP
Price:
$24.95 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday.com!
Software description as per the developer:
History Killer Pro erases EVERYTHING you do on the computer that
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[Review] Crave World Clock
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
Crave World Clock
Version reviewed:
v1.1
System Requirements:
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7
Price:
$19.95 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday.com!
Software description as per the developer:
A must-have clock software for people who need
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Free CZ.CC domains for life (no credit card required)!
In November of last year I wrote about how everyone can get free CO.CC domains. Well now I am here to tell you about another very similar offer, except this time it is about free CZ.CC domains.
Like the CO.CC offer, users are allowed to register free CZ.CC domains and [...]
Read More »Help dotTech win “Best Geek Blog” of 2010 at Blogger’s Choice Awards!
Last year I ran a belated campaign to try to get dotTech to win “Best Geek Blog” at Blogger’s Choice Awards for 2009. Well, unfortunately, we did not win – we got 6th if I remember properly. However, this year is ours! So, I once again ask the dotTech family [...]
Read More »[Review] JPG To PDF Converter
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
JPG To PDF Converter
Version reviewed:
v2.1
System Requirements:
Windows 2000, XP, and Vista
Price:
$29.95 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday.com!
Software description as per the developer:
JPG To PDF Converter is a windows utility that
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Free Auslogics BoostSpeed 4!
When most people hear “Auslogics” they probably think “defrag” – and for good reason. Auslogics is well known for its freeware and terrific Disk Defrag software. However, Auslogics Software is not limited to its defrag software; Auslogics develops many other types of software also. One of these other software is [...]
Free EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition (v4.1.1)!
EASEUS Partition Master should be a very familiar name to dotTechies seeing as it is regularly given out on GOTD and has been reviewed on dotTech multiple times. For those that don’t know, EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition is the commercial professional version of EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition which [...]
Free 1 year license of Advanced SystemCare Pro!
As I am sure most of you know already, Advanced SystemCare Pro is a popular system optimization/management/cleaning/etc. tool from IObit. Regardless of IObit’s questionable tactics for their Internet Security 360 software, Advanced SystemCare Pro itself is fairly good software, although somewhat a RAM hog sitting in the background all the [...]
[Review] Fresh RAM
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
Fresh RAM
Version reviewed:
v5.0.0
System Requirements:
Windows 95/ 98/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7 (x32/x64)
Price:
$14.99 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday.com!
Software description as per the developer:
Fresh RAM is like a shot
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[Review] ArtStudio (v1.3.3)
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
ArtStudio
Version reviewed:
v1.3.3
System Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista; Video accelerator card with ‘Pixel Shader 2.0′ support; Microsoft .NET framework 2.0; Microsoft DirectX 9
Price:
$35.00 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday.com!
Software description:
Corner-A ArtStudio is powerful
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dotTech Picks: The best of the best freebies of 2010
Although dotTech likes to think of itself as a review website (and likes to think it is an animate object capable of intelligent thought), freebies are an intricate part of dotTech. The following list lists the best of the best freebies that were available in 2010, some of which are [...]
Temporary halt in GOTD reviews
Hey Friends,
As I am sure you all know, I run dotTech less as a business or work, and more as a hobby. In other words, I enjoy writing articles and reviews for dotTech and enjoy the interaction with dotTechies from all around the world. However, lately, since my short [...]
Read More »Free DVDFAST Fast DVD Ripper PRO!
DVDFAST is running another promotion. This time, however, instead of giving out their video converter, they are giving out their Fast DVD Ripper PRO.
Fast DVD Ripper PRO is a software that allows users to rip their DVDs into multiple different video formats, including native .VOB DVD format for true [...]
Read More »DonationCoder’s (annual) N.A.N.Y. event for 2010 is now live
In light of my recent article on DonationCoder, no dotTechie has an excuse for not being (at least) remotely familiar with the website =). However, what some of you may or may not know, DoncationCoder holds an annual New Apps for the New Year (N.A.N.Y.) challenge where programmers are encouraged [...]
Ask dotTechies: Would you pay to visit your favorite website, and if so, how much?
3-4 months ago the Internet was buzzing with the news that News Corp, a media publication company which owns and operates many popular Internet destinations like The Wall Street Journal, would start charging for the content on its online properties by 2010. Many people were up in arms, some predicating [...]
Read More »The results are in: Most dotTechies build their own computers, with Dell, no favorite, and HP following close behind
Two weeks ago I asked “What is your favorite computer brand?”. The polls have now closed and the results are in – most dotTechies build their own computers:
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If I do say so myself, I am surprised at the results. I expected Dell, HP, and no favorites to [...]
Read More »Free novaPDF Lite Desktop 7!
novaPDF is a commercial PDF printer which allows you to turn any file which you can print into a PDF. There are three editions of novaPDF – Lite, Standard, and Professional. Each edition has a “desktop” and “server” version. This chart compares the differences in features between the editions:
The [...]
Read More »Free WinX Blu-ray Decrypter!
WinX Blu-ray Decrypter is one of Digiarty Software’s newest creations. It allows users to rip/backup Blu-ray movies (Blu-ray, Disc BD-R, BD-RE) to HD video (.m2ts). According to the developer, WinX Blu-ray Decrypter bypasses all Blu-ray DRM protection such as encryption (AACS), BD+ copy protection, etc.
Here is some detailed information [...]
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