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Do you have a Hotmail (@hotmail.com, @msn.com, or @live.com) e-mail address? Refresh your password now! 10,000+ Hotmail accounts got hacked.
Apparently an “anonymous user” posted the login credentials (username and password) of over 10,000 Hotmail accounts on PasteBin.com. Hotmail accounts include @hotmail.com, @msn.com, and @live.com e-mails.
Microsoft, which has confirmed the story, says this is likely the result of a wide spread phishing scam. To help affected users, Microsoft is [...]
Read More »New rating system for giveaways on Giveawayoftheday.com
Right from the blog post on blog.giveawayoftheday.com:
Hello everyone,
We are glad to announce our new rating system which will greatly improve both user and software developer experience with GOTD.
Starting tomorrow, there won’t be a single rating for each software. Instead, each program will be represented by several separate[...]
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[Review] Autoplay Menu Designer
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for October 3, 2009 is:
Autoplay Menu Designer
Version reviewed:
v3.4 [130]
System Requirements:
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP (x32)
Software description as per GOTD:
Autoplay Menu Designer builds professional-looking autorun menus for CD-ROM, DVD, USB Flash drives. The
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How to: easily create [autorun] menus for external media (USB/flash drive, CD/DVD, external hard drive, etc.)
We have all used DVDs before so we are all familiar with the “DVD menu” that appears at the beginning of every DVD and allows the user to navigate to specific parts of the DVD, change settings, or just play the DVD from the beginning. What if one would like [...]
Read More »[Review] TubeHoarder
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for October 3, 2009 is:
TubeHoarder
Version reviewed:
v1.6.1
System Requirements:
Windows XP, Vista, NT, 2000 with IE 6 or Higher; Processor: 1GHz and above; Graphics: Minimum resolution of 1024 x 768; Memory: 256Mb
Software description as per GOTD:
TubeHoarder captures video content from your web
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Don’t have Microsoft Office and don’t want OpenOffice; so how about Ashampoo Office? Get Ashampoo Office 2008 for free!
I just posted about how you can purchase any Ashampoo software for $10; now I am posting about how to get yet another Ashampoo title for free; life is grand.
I have a riddle for you guys and gals. What can do word processing, create presentations, process spreadsheets, is 50 [...]
Read More »[Review] MultiStage Recovery
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for October 2, 2009 is:
MultiStage Recovery
Version reviewed:
v4
System Requirements:
Windows NT/2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista/Windows 7
Software description as per GOTD:
MultiStage Recovery is a professional file-recovery and undelete software for Windows. It is designed to quickly recover files from hard disks, floppy disks, flash drives,
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[Review] Paragon Partition Manager 10.0 Personal (English)
Please see http://dottech.org/commercial-software-reviews/15472 for the latest review on Paragon Partition Manager Personal.[...]
Read More »[Review] Driver Magician 3.45
This review is out of date. Read the latest review on Driver Magician at http://dottech.org/shareware-reviews/4989.[...]
Read More »[Review] Wondershare Video to Flash Encoder
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 28, 2009 is:
Wondershare Video to Flash Encoder
Version reviewed:
v4.0.1.5
System Requirements:
Windows 2000/ 2003/ XP/ Vista/Win 7
Software description as per GOTD:
Wondershare Video to Flash Encoder is an excellent flash video encoder to convert video to flash FLV&SWF which are in
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Help wanted!
Hello friends,
I am sure many of you have noticed the frequence of posts on dotTech has slowed down considerably from what it was during August. This is primarily due to the fact that I am very busy currently. Although I am good at publishing a GOTD review everyday, I [...]
Read More »Free Comfort Keys Lite (very useful multifunction program)!
For the past couple of days I have been working on an article about a freeware program which allows you to assign hotkeys to literally any task (launch a program, file, folder, website, etc.). The publishing of that article has stalled because I am having minor difficulties getting it to [...]
Read More »New USB Safely Remove 4.1 promo: 10,000 licenses being given away for free!
For those that missed out on the USB Safely Remove 4.1 giveaway in August you have a chance to make up for your mistake. Crystal Rich is again running a USB Safely Remove 4.1 giveaway. This time, however, the giveaway is not time limited but rather limited in licenses: the [...]
Read More »Don’t get Rick Rolled – use Long URL Please to un-shorten shortened links
A couple of days ago I made a post asking dotTechies if a dotTech sponsored URL shortening service would be welcome with open arms. For the most part the response was in the negative, but the comment which struck me the most, was by Kev93; he reminded me the dangers [...]
Read More »[Review] Wondershare MP4 Video Converter
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 25, 2009 is:
Wondershare MP4 Video Converter
Version reviewed:
v4.2.0.60
System Requirements:
Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Vista; Processor; >750MHz Intel or AMD CPU; HD space: 100 MB or more; RAM: 256 MB or above
Software description as per GOTD:
Wondershare MP4 Video Converter is a
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EULAlyzer: quickly and easily analyze the EULA before you install a program
In light of my recent post on questionable ethics by Comodo, Emrys, an avid dotTechie, reminded me of a software that helps you quickly and easily analyze EULAs (End User License Agreement – the thing you “accept” or “agree to” before you install a program). Thing about EULAs is often [...]
Read More »Free Ashampoo Burning Studio 2010!
Update2: The promotion for Ashampoo Burning Studio 2010 is back (it works now) but from ComputerBild.de instead of ComputerBild.ru!
Update: The promotion for Ashampoo Burning Studio 2010 seems to have ended. If you still need a burning software, take a look at Ashampoo Burning Studio 2009 Advanced. The only difference [...]
Read More »[Review] PDFTiger
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 24, 2009 is:
PDFTiger
Version reviewed:
v1.0
System Requirements:
Windows XP, Vista, 2000 or ME. Pentium Processor or better; 128MB RAM or more; 20MB HD space for install
Software description as per GOTD:
PDFTiger is a desktop application that quickly and accurately create PDF
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Paying a price to use free software: the dark side of Comodo products
Comodo is a popular name in the software business. Comodo provides multiple free, and excellent, products for home users including, but not limited to, the award winning Comodo Firewall (now bundled with Comodo Internet Security). Comodo has also recently become a big name in multiple front-page controversies including the issuance [...]
Read More »[Review] Advanced System Optimizer V2
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 23, 2009 is:
Advanced System Optimizer V2
Version reviewed:
V2
System Requirements as per GOTD:
Windows 98, Me, NT4, 2000, XP (32 bit only) and VISTA (32 bit only)
Software description as per GOTD:
Advanced System Optimizer v2 is an award winning computer performance
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New v6 of PC Tools Firewall Plus adds in 64-bit and Win7 support and makes Firewall Plus #1 best free firewall in terms of protection
My post on how to create your own security software suite for free is one of the most popular posts on dotTech [.org]; I am sure many of you are familiar with it (if not you really should met her him it).
Originally when I wrote the article, it was [...]
Read More »[Review] Keriver Image
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 22, 2009 is:
Keriver Image
Version reviewed:
v4.1 Build 2694403030
System Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Win7
Software description as per GOTD:
Make an exact backup of your hard disk for restoration in the event of a system failure.As a backup program for disaster recovery, Keriver Image
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[Review] Wondershare Photo Story Gold 3.4
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 21, 2009 is:
Wondershare Photo Story Gold 3.4
Version reviewed:
v3.4
System Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Software description as per GOTD:
Wondershare Photo Story Gold 3.4 is a powerful yet easy-to-use software to make amazing photo video slideshow for YouTube, iPhone, iPod and other mobile
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Free O&O CleverCache 6 Professional!
A little while ago I wrote about a program called CleanMem. CleanMem is a program designed to optimize the usage of your computer’s RAM. However as an added bonus Shane, the developer of CleanMem, added the ability to clear file cache in the same efficient manner. O&O CleverCache 6 Professional [...]
Read More »[Review] Easy Flyer Creator
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 20, 2009:
Easy Flyer Creator
Version reviewed:
v2.0.0.0
System Requirements:
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
Software description as per GOTD:
Easy Flyer Creator is easy to use desktop publishing software that help you to design, create and print flyers, brochures, leaflets, certificates, photo frames,
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Ask dotTechies: should I start a URL shortening service?
The question is simple: should I start a URL shortening service (i.e. like bit.ly or is.gd or tr.im or [insert one of the thousands of URL shortening services out there]? To be honest if I do end up doing it, my URL shortening service won’t be much different than all [...]
Read More »[Review] Wondershare Streaming Audio Recorder
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 18, 2009 is:
Wondershare Streaming Audio Recorder
Version reviewed:
v1.0.8.52
System Requirements:
2003/XP/Vista 32 bit and Windows 7 Beta; Processor: >1GHz Intel or AMD CPU; Free hard disk space: 30 MB or more; RAM: 256 MB or above
Software description:
Wondershare Streaming Audio Recorder
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[Review] Multiset 6.7
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 18, 2009 is:
MultiSet 6.7
Version reviewed:
v6.7
System Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Vista
- 800×600 or better screen resolution
- 64 Mb RAM
- 20 Mb HDD free space
Software description as per GOTD:
Want to create a WindowsXP installation disk
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Free WinX DVD Ripper Platinum (for a limited time so hurry)!
Update: WinX DVD Ripper Platinum is available for download for free until October 25, 2009 instead of the original September 30, 2009 deadline. Keep in mind after you only have to download WinX DVD Ripper Platinum by October 25, 2009. Once you download WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, you can install, [...]
Read More »[Review] Womble MPEG Video Wizard DVD
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 16, 2009 is:
MPEG Video Wizard DVD
Version reviewed:
v4.0.4.114
System Requirements:
Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP; 233 MHz Processor; 32 MB RAM; Video Card with 1024 x 768 Resolution; Sound Card and Speakers; 2 Button Mouse; CD-ROM Drive; 20 MB Hard Disk
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[Review] PDF to HTML Converter
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 15, 2009 is:
PDF to HTML Converter
Version reviewed:
v1.0.0.8
System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista
Software description as per GOTD:
PDF to HTML Converter can convert PDF to HTML file and preserve the original text content, page layouts, images and hyperlinks as best as
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[Review] EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition
This review is old and outdated. Please visit http://dottech.org/commercialsr/14258 for the latest review on EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition.[...]
Read More »[Review] model2icon
{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 13, 2009 is:
model2icon
Version reviewed:
v1.00
System Requirements:
Windows 2k/XP/Vista/7
Software description as per GOTD:
model2icon converts 3D models into Windows icons. You can find many models on the Internet and convert them to icons for use on your desktop, in applications and
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[Review] ExtraFTP
Giveaway of the day for September 12, 2009 is:
ExtraFTP
Version reviewed:
v3.2.5
System Requirements:
Windows 98/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista
Software description as per GOTD:
ExtraFTP is an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client which allows you to transfer files between your local computer and a server on the Internet. With its many basic
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Leave the paper, pencil, canvas, and paintbrush behind: digitally draw or paint with SmoothDraw (now freeware)
I am one of those people who use more of their left side of the brain than the right. However even I can recognize a really cool, and useful, art-creating tool when I see one. SmoothDraw is one of these tools; SmoothDraw aims to bring artists into the digital age [...]
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