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[Review] model2icon

Ashraf September 13, 2009 18

{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

Ashraf September 12, 2009 22

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)

Ashraf September 11, 2009 8

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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Partition Wizard now includes [free] bootable CD

Ashraf September 11, 2009 10

Back in August I wrote an article about Partition Wizard, one of the only free partition management software which supports 64-bit users and businesses. In my article I stated the only major caveat I noticed with Partition Wizard is the lack of a bootable CD. MT Solution seems to have [...]

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[Review] Tabbles

Ashraf September 11, 2009 25

Please read the review on the updated version on Tabbles at http://dottech.org/gotdreviews/16693.[...]

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[Review] Quiz Creator 3.0

Ashraf September 10, 2009 15

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 10, 2009 is:

Quiz Creator 3.0

Version reviewed:

v3.0.0.25

System Requirements:

Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista with Microsoft DirectX 9 or later version

Software description as per GOTD:

Wondershare QuizCreator is a robust Flash quiz maker that enables users to easily create Flash-based quizzes with multimedia and

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New Ashampoo ClipFinder version (HD v2.01) is out with new features and a new look; be sure to update/upgrade.

Ashraf September 9, 2009 8

For those who don’t know what ClipFinder is please refer back to my original post to read up on it.

Ever since I posted about Ashampoo ClipFinder (v1.55) back in February, it has been one of the most visited Tips ‘n Tricks article. Well today Ashampoo just released a new [...]

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dotTech’s new rating system

Ashraf September 9, 2009 27

Hello friends,

A couple of days ago I made a post requesting some artistically advanced dotTechies to help me out with a few logos/buttons I needed designed for dotTech. Since then I have deleted that post because so many people have offered to create the logos/buttons and since I can [...]

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[Review] Paragon Rescue Kit 8.5 Professional

Ashraf September 9, 2009 17

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 9, 2009 is:

Paragon Rescue Kit 8.5 Professional (English, Single License)

Version reviewed:

v8.5

System Requirements:

CPU: 300 MHz or higher; RAM 128 MB; SVGA video adapter and monitor

Software description as per GOTD:

When your system fails to boot, Rescue Kit Professional Edition

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[Review] Plato Video Joiner

Ashraf September 8, 2009 29

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 8, 2009 is:

Plato Video Joiner

Version reviewed:

v9.48

System Requirements:

Software description as per GOTD:

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  • Doesn’t give you very much control over output video settings.
  • You must manually type in video size if you want to
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Not sure if you want Windows 7? Download the 90 days Windows 7 Enterprise evaluation copy today and give it a go

Ashraf September 7, 2009 2

I recently made the switch to Windows 7and love it. It is [feels] faster, better looking, and has more features than my previous OS, Vista. Also I do not have to restart my router to get internet every time I restart my computer… like I had to on Vista (!!!!). [...]

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TenClips gives you 10 clipboards and the ability to purify copied text

Ashraf September 6, 2009 12
TenClips gives you 10 clipboards and the ability to purify copied text

Be sure to check out dotTech’s review on Best Free Clipboard Manager for Windows!

At one time or another everyone of us has copied something then copied another thing (effectively overwriting the former copy) without remembering we already had important data copied (a few obscene and censored words usually follow [...]

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CleanMem: RAM/memory cleaner that actually works

Ashraf September 6, 2009 65

I have never really been a fan of memory optimization programs. The reason for this is most of the memory optimization programs I have come across actually make your computer slower(as opposed to faster) because of the way they are designed to work and the lack of effectiveness. Up until [...]

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[Review] Extra DVD Video to iPod Converter

Ashraf September 5, 2009 7

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 5, 2009 is:

Extra DVD Video to iPod Converter

Version reviewed:

Extra DVD to iPod Ripper Express is v6.7

Extra Video to iPod MP4 Converter is v6.7

System Requirements:

Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista operating system; DirectX8.1 or higher (DirectX10.0 is recommended)

Software description as per GOTD:[...]

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[Review] SoftOrbits HTML Web Gallery Creator

Ashraf September 4, 2009 0

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 4, 2009 is:

SoftOrbits HTML Web Gallery Creator

Version reviewed:

v1.2.1

System Requirements:

Windows NT4/2000/XP, 2003 or Vista (Win32)

Software description as per GOTD:

Do you have pictures that you would like to show to people all over the world and you just don’t

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Perfect Utilities is an excellent freeware system maintenance/optimization software… because it is a copy of WinUtilities!

Ashraf September 3, 2009 42

UPDATE2: It seems like the developer of Perfect Utilities is no longer providing it freeware. Anyone that tries to download Perfect Utilities will get WinUtilities ($49.95)!

UPDATE1 – WARNING: Since I reviewed Perfect Utilities, the developer has made update to the software. The latest update, v3.03 comes with Relevant Knowledge, [...]

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[Review] Premium Booster 3.0

Ashraf September 3, 2009 19

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 3, 2009 is:

Premium Booster 3.0

Version reviewed:

v3.0.0.9000

System Requirements:

Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, NT, 98, 95

Software description as per GOTD:

Premium Booster’s task is to diagnose your system for errors and fix them. Using Premium Booster you will quickly regain

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New Promo: Get Paragon Drive Backup 9.0 Professional for free (again)!

Ashraf September 2, 2009 31

Update: This promo seems to be still available even though it has been past 3 days. Quick get it while it is still here!

Last week v3.co.uk offered Paragon Backup 9.0 Professional for free. That promo has since ended. However a new promo for the same software is again live [...]

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[Review] Sothink iPod Video Converter

Ashraf September 2, 2009 5

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for September 2, 2009 is:

Sothink iPod Video Converter

Version reviewed:

v4.0 Build 90814

System Requirements:

Windows XP/Vista/2003 Server; Intel PII processor or above(P4 or K8 is recommended); 128 of RAM or above

Software description as per GOTD:

Sothink iPod Video Converter is an outstanding video

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How to: install Windows (any version from XP to Win7) from a USB/flash drive

Ashraf September 1, 2009 27

I just posted about how one can attain a 90 day trial of Windows 7 Enterprise to see if you really want to purchase Win7 or not. In the post I mentioned to install Windows 7 Enterprise you will need to put the .ISO you download on a DVD or [...]

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Free EASEUS Partition Master Pro (limited time offer so hurry)!

Ashraf September 1, 2009 2

UPDATE: This offer has now expired. If you miss out on this offer and would still like to use EASEUS Partition Master on a 64-bit machine, please check out Partition Wizard. Partition Wizard is a very similar software, similar features and functionality, as EASEUS Partition Master except Partition Wizard supports [...]

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[Review] Advanced Registry Doctor Pro 9.0

Ashraf August 31, 2009 17

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for August 31, 2009 is:

Advanced Registry Doctor Pro 9.0

Version reviewed:

v9.0 Build 08.10

System Requirements:

Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003 and Windows7, Vista

Software description as per GOTD:

Fix your registry & improve your PC’s performance! Is your system becoming increasingly slow and unstable?
If so, you

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Free Ashampoo Cover Studio!

Ashraf August 30, 2009 26

Ashampoo Cover Studio is a program that allows you to create covers for DVD/CD cases, covers and booklets. Here is the software description from the developer:

Do you still label your CDs and DVDs with handwritten scribbles? It doesn’t look good but creating good-looking labels is such a drag –

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WizMouse: scroll a window without making it active

Ashraf August 29, 2009 6

2009-08-29_183433Here is an interesting utility for us insane multitaskers out there. WizMouse is a software which allows you to scroll a window without making it active. You simply have to place your mouse over the inactive window you want to scroll and use your scroll wheel to scroll. Simple as [...]

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Free and feature filled Partition Wizard one-ups the competition by supporting 64-bit users and businesses (in addition to the norm home user)

Ashraf August 29, 2009 33

When I think of partition management three five big names come to mind: GParted (Linux based), EASEUS, Norton, Acronis, and Paragon. GParted and EASEUS Partition Manager Home Edition of course being free while Norton, Acronis, and Paragon focusing more on commercial tools. So when a Canadian company by the name [...]

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DiskDigger: Amazingly powerful file recovery/undelete utility

Ashraf August 29, 2009 17

Update: DiskDigger is no longer freeware. It now costs $15.

Ever had an “oh crap did I seriously delete that file” moment? Sometimes it is as easy as looking in the recycle bin and recover your posture. However for other times (which seem to happen more often than the former) [...]

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[Review] Wondershare DVD to 3GP Ripper

Ashraf August 28, 2009 2

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for August 28, 2009 is:

Wondershare DVD to 3GP Ripper

Version reviewed:

v4.2.0.17

System Requirements:

Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista; >750MHz Intel or AMD CPU; 100 MB HD space; 256 MB RAM

Software description as per GOTD:

Wondershare DVD to 3GP Ripper is a professional 3GP

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[Review] File Defender 1.1

Ashraf August 27, 2009 4

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for August 27, 2009 is:

File Defender 1.1

Version Reviewed:

1.1

Software description as per GOTD:

File Defender is powerful and easy-to-use software that comprehensively protects all of your important files. The software creates encrypted executables, thus removing the need for the software to decrypt files

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Free Paragon Drive Backup 9.0 Professional Edition (limited time offer so hurry)!

Ashraf August 25, 2009 27

Update: This promo has ended! If you missed it be sure to read my posts on 7 free software to image/backup/ghost your computer (free alternatives to Acronis True Image, Norton Ghost, etc.) and EASEUS Todo Backup for freeware image backup alternatives and GFI Backup for a freeware file backup alternative.[...]

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[Review] Registry Defragmentation 9.1

Ashraf August 25, 2009 11

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for August 25, 2009 is:

Registry Defragmentation 9.1

Version reviewed:

v9.1 Build 03.23

System Requirements:

Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003 and Vista

Software description as per GOTD:

Registry Defragmentation is a small utility that does gigantic improvements in computer performance. This application physically defragments the Windows registry file to

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[Review] iPrint 6.0

Ashraf August 24, 2009 17

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for August 23, 2009 is:

iPrint 6.0

Version reviewed:

v6.0.0.2475

System Requirements:

Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7

Software description as per GOTD:

Eco-Friendly Printing that Saves you Time and Money. iPrint is a revolutionary new tool that can save up to 60% on printing expenses. In

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[Review] Wondershare FLV Downloader Pro

Ashraf August 22, 2009 6

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for August 22, 2009 is:

Wondershare FLV Downloader Pro

Version reviewed:

v1.4.0.13

System Requirements:

2003/XP/Vista 32, 64 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 as per GOTD:[...]

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Free CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Ultra (powerful video editor)!

Ashraf August 22, 2009 51

The advantage of having such an awesome and active user base is having dotTechies inform other dotTechies about freebies and/or programs that I don’t know about. In this case, Amnesia was kind enough to bring to this freebie to light (thanks!).

CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Ultra is a powerful video editing [...]

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[Review] MemOptimizer 3

Ashraf August 22, 2009 11

{rw_text}Giveaway of the day for August 22, 2009 is:

MemOptimizer 3

Version reviewed:

v3.10

System Requirements:

Windows Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000

Software description as per GOTD:

Whenever a Windows based program is running, it’s consuming memory resources – unfortunately many Windows programs do not “clean up” after themselves and

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HP ships a power cable in a plastic wrapped box on a wooden pellet with another box inside…? Go get ‘em Al Gore!

Ashraf August 20, 2009 5

I am a regular to many forums on the internet. One of the forums happens to be NotebookReview.com (excellent website if you need help on buying a notebook by the way… I learned so much from them). I just saw a post there on how one of NBR’s members ordered [...]

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