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[Windows] Find lost or forgotten passwords for ZIP, RAR, and ACE archives with KRyLack Archive Password Recovery
I’m sure we all have come across situations when we have forgotten or don’t know the password to a password-protected archive file. In situations like those, you can throw your hands up in defeat or you can try to crack the password. KRyLack Archive Password Recovery is a program that [...]
[Windows] Record your screen and save as WMV, AVI, MPEG, or FLV with Boxoft Screen Video Capture
Looking for a program to record your screen? dotTech has a review on the best free screen capture/recording for Windows. However, if you are not satisfied with any of the programs we mention in our review, Boxoft Screen Video Capture wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth our [...]
[Windows] Convert videos to other formats with Tipard MKV Video Converter
With so many different video and audio delivery methods (e.g. online or DVD), video and audio formats, and electronic devices, it has almost become a necessity to have a competent video and audio converter at your disposal to fulfill your converting needs. Tipard MKV Video Converter is one such audio [...]
[Windows] Convert images between formats with CoolUtils Total Image Converter
Much like how there are many video formats, there are many different image formats. If you frequently work with images, you need something to deal with all these image formats. In other words, you need an image converter. CoolUtils Total Image Converter is one such program. Let’s see if it [...]
[Windows] Shadow Defender removes all changes made to your computer, including viruses and malware, by rebooting
When it comes to software, there are two types of virtualization: full virtualization and light virtualization. Full virtualization is when you have a fully virtualized operating system, such as installing Windows XP in VirtualBox. With full virtualization, you have a whole separate OS that behaves as if it were [...]
[Windows] Customize folder and shortcut icons with colors, textures, or your own images using Icomancer
Folder icons in Windows have progressed since the old days but are still, more or less, the same vanilla we have been seeing for over a decade. Ever had the desire to customize your folder and shortcut icons with colors, textures, or even your own images? Icomancer does that. Let’s [...]
[Windows] Create horizontal or vertical panoramas from photos with PhotoStitcher [Mac OS X]
Snapping a panoramic photo is fairly easy in today’s world; simply pull out your smartphone, use a panorama app, and go. However, there are times when you don’t have access to a smartphone or have images you snapped individually that you want to stitch together to create a panorama. This [...]
[Windows] Securely store your passwords, contacts, notes, and more with Data Guardian [Mac OS X, iOS]
dotTech has a review on best free password manager for Windows, programs that not only securely store your passwords but other data too. If you have yet to find a program to you like using to securely store password and other data, Data Guardian is another program you could check [...]
[Windows] Cleanly uninstall programs with Soft Organizer
dotTech has a review on best free clean uninstaller for Windows so most dotTechies probably already have a clean uninstaller they like using. However, if you are still in the market for a clean uninstaller, then Soft Organizer wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Organize your photos and images with Kestrel GX
Do you work with a lot of images or photos on a regular basis? Then you probably know how hard it is to organize and keep track of them all. Kestrel GX is a photo organizer program for Windows that claims to make the task easy. Let’s see if it [...]
[Windows] Batch rotate PDF pages with PDF Rotator
Do you have a bunch of PDFs with pages in the wrong orientation and you would like to permanently rotate them? PDF Rotator claims to be able to allow you to rotate PDF pages. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Optimize and clean your computer with Advanced SystemCare
Having an system optimization tool that provides more than one service can be very useful in optimizing your system. While there are a number of professional software available that can perform the task very well, Advanced SystemCare can perform some of the most common optimization functions for free… and perform [...]
[Windows] Easily author DVDs with Wondershare DVD Creator [Mac OS X]
Ever needed to create a movie DVD, that is playable on all DVD players, of non-DVD format videos? For that you need a DVD authoring program to do that. dotTech has a review on best free DVD authoring program for Windows. Wondershare DVD Creator is another DVD authoring program. Let’s [...]
[Windows] Easily share photo albums with family and friends using Abelssoft Picolino
In the age of social networks like Facebook and Pinterest and photo sharing websites like Flickr, Photobucket, and Picasa, there is no shortage of tools you can use to share photos with family and friends over the Internet. Abelssoft Picolino is another tool that allows you to share photos with [...]
[Windows] Hide any file inside an image with Ultima Steganography
Steganography is the process of hiding a file inside another file. It is like encryption except you don’t need the protected file because the protected file is hidden inside another file. dotTech has a review of best free steganography program for Windows. If you don’t like the tools we mention [...]
[Windows] Convert videos and rip DVDs/Blu-rays with Aiseesoft Media Converter Ultimate
As evidenced by dotTech’s review on best free video and audio converters for Windows, there are plenty of excellent free audio/video converters out there. However, some people may not be satisfied with a freeware converter. If you are one of those people, then Aiseesoft Media Converter Ultimate wants your business. [...]
[Windows] Rip DVDs to DVD folder, ISO, AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV, etc. with BlazeVideo DVD Copy
dotTech has reviewed so many DVD copies and/or rippers in the recent past, I’d be surprised if every dotTechie has not yet found their favorite one. If, however, you are one of those people that are still looking, BlazeVideo DVD Copy wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth [...]
[Windows] Add text and images, erase content, rotate pages, and more with WinPDFEditor
Being able to reliability edit PDFs is one of those few tasks that has yet to have a viable freeware solution. So to edit PDFs you must turn to shareware programs. WinPDFEditor is one of those shareware PDF editors. However, there are many shareware programs that claim to be able [...]
[Windows] Backup your files and folders with 1-abc.net Backup, a portable file-level backup program
dotTech has a review of best free backup software for Windows. If, however, you don’t like the programs we recommended in our review or are looking for another option, 1-abc.net Backup is yet file-level backup program you can try. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Remove watermarks from PDFs with SoftOrbits PDF Logo Remover
Sometimes you may find a PDF that has a watermark which you want to remove (for whatever reason). SoftOrbits PDF Logo Remover is a program that claims to allow you to remove those watermarks. Let’s see if it does what it claims to do.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] StarBurn is a portable CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and HD-DVD burning suite
If you are a regular dotTechies, chances are you have already read our review on best free CD/DVD/Blu-ray burning program for Windows and have a burning program you like. However, if you are not happy with what you have currently or simply don’t have a good burner, then you may [...]
[Windows] Convert PDFs into 3D flipbooks with 3D Page Flipbook
PDFs are a very common format used by many people. Maybe too many people. If you want to do something to make yourself, your work, your product, your company, etc., then consider not using PDFs and instead using 3D flipbooks. And to help you do that is 3D Page Flipbook[...]
[Windows] Create custom screensavers and image slideshows with gPhotoShow Pro
Windows come’s with many built-in screensavers and you have the option to download other screensavers. However, what is you want to create a custom slideshow using images of your own? Or maybe not a screensaver but an image slideshow? That is where gPhotoShow Pro comes in. Let’s see if it [...]
[Windows] Clean, optimize, and manage your computer with Ashampoo WinOptimizer, a program with over 20 different tools and features
There are many, many jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none system utilities out there that perform multiple functions under one roof, functions you would otherwise have to download multiple different programs for. Ashampoo WinOptimizer is another of those utilities. Is it any better than the rest? Is it worth the download? Let’s find out.[...]
[Windows] Leawo Video Converter supports over a dozen input and output video and audio formats
dotTech has a review on best free video and audio converter for Windows, so I’m guessing most dotTechies already have a video/audio converter they regularly use. However, if you are still in the market for a video/audio converter, Leawo Video Converter wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth [...]
[Windows] Copy DVDs to ISO, DVD folder, or DVD disc with Aiseesoft DVD Copy
We have covered plenty of DVD ripper and/or copiers here on dotTech. If you have yet to find a DVD copy program that satisfies your need, then Aiseesoft DVD Copy wants to win your business. Let’s see if it is worth your time and money.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Add watermarks to multiple images at once with uMark Professional [Mac OS X]
The Internet has opened an avenue for artists, photographers, etc. to easily share their work with others, and gain recognition in the process. However, as easy it is to share content on the Internet, it is just as easy to steal it. As such, many people want the ability to [...]
[Windows] AllMyNotes Organizer is a feature-filled note-taking program
Nowadays there are plenty of ways to take and store notes. For example, there is the ever popular Evernote and the recently released Google Keep. However, if you are unhappy with note-taking services that are based in the cloud and prefer an offline solution, AllMyNotes Organizer may be what you [...]
[Windows] Manage booksmarks from Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera with LinkCollector
Do you use multiple browsers? Do you wish you had the ability to have all your bookmarks from each browser in one place? Or maybe you want the ability to sync bookmarks from one browser to the other? If so, LinkCollector wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth [...]
[Windows] Use your computer as an alarm clock with Alarm Clock Pro by Koingo Software [Mac OS X]
Your alarm clock is broken. You don’t want to use your phone to wake you up. Where do you turn to? With Alarm Clock Pro by Koingo Software, you can use your computer as an alarm clock. Let’s see if this program is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Backup and restore files with Genie Timeline Professional, a files backup program that supports file versioning
dotTech has a review on best free file-level backup software for Windows. Pick any of the file-level backup programs mentioned in that review, and you will be able to successfully and happily backup your files. However, the freeware programs we mention in our review do file-level backups but nothing more. [...]
[Windows] Enhance photos of buildings, nature, and other landscape with Magic Landscape Filter
A few days ago dotTech reviewed PixelApp Magic Skin Filter, a program that aims to enhance photos of people. PixelApp has a similar program but this one enhances landscape photography — Magic Landscape Filter. Let’s see if this is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Recover lost files and repair corrupt documents, emails, archives, and more with MunSoft Data Recovery Suite
Ever lost files due to system crash or reformat? Ever accidentally deleted files? Have corrupted files (documents, emails, archives, etc.)? MunSoft Data Recovery Suite is a program that does all of that. Let’s see if it is worth your time.
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Read More »[Windows] Encrypt files using 11 encryption algorithms with 1-abc.net File Encrypter
When it comes to file encryption, two programs come to mind — AxCrypt and TrueCrypt, both of which are excellent (and free) encryption programs. However, if you (for whatever reason) are not happy with either of those two, 1-abc.net File Encrypter is another option. Let’s see if it is worth [...]
[Windows] Paragon Partition Manager Home is an excellent partition management program
dotTech has an excellent review on best free partition manager for Windows. However, if you have not yet found a partition manager to your liking, then Paragon Partition Manager Home is a partition manager that wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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