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[Windows] Copy DVD disc to DVD disc with Aplus DVD Copy
DVD discs often break, either intentionally or unintentionally. Seeing as DVDs cost a good amount of money per movie, it is always a good idea to have backup DVDs in case your original breaks and/or keep your original disc safe and use your backup DVD for everyday use. This is [...]
[Windows] Easily erase unwanted objects from photos with Photoupz, an alternative to InPaint
Have you ever used the clone stamp tool in an image editor? Clone stamp allows you to remove objects in an image by by “painting” over the objects with other parts of the image. While clone stamp is a very useful tool, it can be a bit tedious. To automate [...]
[Windows] Cut, join, split, and crop videos, add watermark, and more with idoo Video Editor Pro
Need a program to perform “modifications” such as cut, join, split, and crop to your videos? Video to Video Converter is a freeware program that does all that and more, despite being a video converter and not a video editor. However, if Video to Video Converter is not to your [...]
[Windows] Automatically remove skin imperfections from people in photos with Magic Skin Filter
Okay, I admit — the title of this post is a bit crud. Describing this program as removing “skin imperfections” is a bit mean to the people who’s photos this program is used on. However, that is the best way I can think to describe Magic Skin Filter. It [...]
[Windows] Rip Blu-rays and DVDs, and convert videos and audios to other formats with Tipard Blu-ray Converter
dotTech has a review on excellent review on free video and audio converters. We have also written about free programs that can rip Blu-rays and DVDs, such as DVDFab HD Decrypter. However, we have yet to come across a program that rips Blurays, rips DVDs, and converts audios/videos to other [...]
[Windows] Defrag your hard drive(s) and find large files with Amigabit Disk Defrag
Defragmenting your hard drive(s) is something you should do on a regular basis (unless you have an SSD drive, in which case you shouldn’t). Are you? If not and if you have yet to find a defrag program that you like, Amigabit Disk Defrag wants you to use them. Is [...]
[Windows] EaseUS Todo Backup Home combines with drive-level and file-level backup technology into one program, plus has snapshotting features
dotTech has an excellent review on best free file backup, drive backup (aka imaging), and system backup software for Windows. However, if you have yet to pick a backup program and are willing to spend some money, EaseUS Todo Backup Home wants to win your business. Let’s see if it [...]
[Windows] Easily remove unwanted objects, scratches, spots, and other blemishes with SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher
Photographer is an art that not all of us can perfect. As such, sometimes our photos have objects in them that we don’t want in there. Or maybe we have old photos that we scratched up or that have other blemishes. SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher is a program that looks to [...]
[Windows] Backup your DVDs in lossless format with Leawo DVD Copy
DVDs break, so you want to be able to back them up or make multiple copies. Or you want to view your DVD on your computer without having to always put the DVD in. Or you want to view your DVD on your mobile device which doesn’t have a DVD [...]
[Windows] iCare Data Recovery is yet another program that helps you recover deleted or lost files
Over the past few weeks, dotTech has reviewed multiple data recovery tools and the conclusion in pretty much all of them is the same — go for freeware Testdisk & PhotoRec instead. Today we have yet another data recovery program, iCare Data Recovery. Will this one prevail or must [...]
[Windows] Convert PDF to DOC, HTML, or TXT and convert DOC or TXT to PDF with ACPsoft PDF Converter
dotTech has a review on best free PDF to DOC/RTF converter for Windows plus an article that lists 11 free PDF creators/printers for Windows. So, ideally, you should already have an excellent PDF to DOC/RTF converter plus a PDF printer/creator. However, if you don’t or are in the market for [...]
[Windows] Best free video and audio converter
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Just as with digital photos, audio and video files have become an integral part of our everyday lives. However, our audio and video files are not always in a desirable format and we may come across formats that are not supported by all our devices (phone, tablet, etc.). Luckily we [...]
Read More »[Windows] Sticky Password is an excellent password manager with excellent browser integration
Spending a lot of time working with computers and the internet would mean creating a number of user accounts. Be it the social media, personal email, work email, bank accounts, or accessing web applications, a person has to remember lots of usernames and passwords, the latter of which should be [...]
[Windows] Recover lost and deleted files with RaidLabs File Uneraser
We have reviewed quite a few data recovery programs here on dotTech. Between the shareware and freewares we have touched, you probably already have a favorite data recovery tool on hand in case your ever need it. If you don’t, however, RaidLabs File Uneraser is a program that wants to [...]
[Windows] Create encrypted CDs, DVDs, and ISOs with idoo Secure Disc Creator
The world is slowly moving away from physical discs such as CDs and DVDs. However, many people still utilize CDs/DVDs not only for watching movie but for data storage purposes. If you store data on CDs/DVDs, then you may have a need to encrypt that data so that only you [...]
[Windows] Start Menu X replaces your Start Menu with something more customizable — even works with Windows 8!
Windows (bar Windows 8) comes with a Start Menu. However, that Start Menu isn’t easily customizable… at least not like how people would like it to be. That is where Start Menu X comes in. This program replaces your Start Menu with a more customizable menu. It even works with [...]
[Windows] Backup, clean, and defrag your registry with Athtek Registry Cleaner
Have an increasingly slow computer? Some people would like you to believe that cleaning and/or defragging your registry will help boost performance. To clean and defrag your registry, you need a registry cleaner or defragger. Athtek Registry Cleaner is both; let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Add, delete, rotate pages of PDFs, add watermarks, and more with 3DPageFlip PDF Editor
For as useful as PDFs are for sharing documents and information, they are a pain in the *** when it comes to editing. Looking for a tool to help you manage PDF pages (e.g. add, delete, rotate, resize, etc.), add watermarks, or modify PDF encryption? 3DPageFlip PDF Editor is a [...]
[Windows] Convert audios and videos to other formats with Tipard 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 Video Converter is one such audio and [...]
[Windows] View, share, and favorite your images and photos with ArcSoft Photo+, an alternative to Windows Photo Viewer
Windows has built-in capability to view images, known as Windows Photo Viewer. However, sometimes people are unhappy with Windows Photo Viewer simply because of its simplistic nature. Looking for an alternative image viewer? ArcSoft Photo+ is one such program. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Rip DRM-protected DVDs to other video formats with Goodisc Movie DVD Copy
Have a bunch of DVDs you want to watch on your smartphone or tablet? Or maybe you want to watch the DVDs on your computer without having to put in the discs every time. Or maybe you just want to store your DVDs in a different video format. Whatever the [...]
[Windows] Recover deleted and lost files with MunSoft Easy Drive Data Recovery
Ever accidentally delete a file and then realize your mistake, for it to only be too late since you flushed it down recycle bin already? Or maybe you have experienced a dreaded computer crash and lost your important files in the process. In either case, you require a file recovery [...]
[Windows] Convert PDF to DOC, RTF, TXT, image, HTML, and SWF with PDFZilla
dotTech has a review on best free PDF to Word (DOC, RTF) converter for Windows. In that review we list an excellent program, UniPDF, for converting PDFs to DOCs/RTFs. If, however, you are unhappy with UniPDF and/or would like to be able to more than PDF -> Word conversions, PDFZilla[...]
[Windows] Manage your partitions with EaseUS Partition Master, a feature-filled and easy-to-use partition manager
Looking for a way to manage your drives and partitions? Then you should read dotTech’s review on best free partition manager for Windows. If, however, you are not satisfied after reading that review, then you might want to give EaseUS Partition Master a try.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Split videos into equal parts or extract a specific portion with Boilsoft Video Splitter
Here on dotTech we have discussed video joiners before. However, what if you want to do the opposite? That is to say, what if you want to split or trim videos — what do you use then? Boilsoft Video Splitter is a program you can give a try. Let’s see [...]
[Windows] Ashampoo Snap is an excellent screenshot and screen recording tool
dotTech has two articles on best free screenshot tool and best free screen recorder program for Windows. However, if you still have not yet found a screenshot and/or screen recording program that makes you happy, Ashampoo Snap is another option. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Best free screen recording program (aka best free video capture program) [2nd Edition]
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The ability to record screen activity and gameplay are undoubtedly an important part of digital media today due to the entertainment value as well as educational value of this feature. As a result, several tutorial and instructional videos are made by recording the activity occurring on the author’s computer screen. [...]
Read More »[Windows] Organize and catalogue your movies (DVDs and Blu-rays) and TV shows with DVD Chief
I’m not much of a DVD/Blu-ray person (I prefer streaming or [legal] downloading), so I don’t own a lot of DVDs. However, if you do own a lot of DVDs or Blu-rays, then you may want a program to help you better organize your collection by cataloging all your films [...]
[Windows] Add watermarks to your images with Mass Watermark
Looking to protect your digital work (aka images, photos, art, etc.)? Then watermark it! And Mass Watermark is a program that allows you to do just that. Let’s see how well it does.
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Mass Watermark allows you to add text [...]
Read More »[Windows] Clean registry, privacy traces, junk files, and more with Soft4Boost PC Win Booster
As you use your computer over time, eventually it fills up with what can be considered “junk” — leftover registry entries from programs you installed, temporary files from web browsing, etc. Not only can some of this junk be considered privacy risks (e.g. your internet browsing history), but some of [...]
[Windows] 1-abc Clipboard Organizer is a lightweight, portable clipboard manager that provides you with four clipboards
Be sure to check out dotTech’s review on Best Free Clipboard Manager for Windows!
Windows Clipboard is a nifty feature of Windows that allows users to paste the last thing they cut or copied. However, Windows Clipboard is a bit limiting, especially when it comes to trying to be able [...]
Read More »[Windows] AOMEI Partition Assistant is an excellent partition and drive management tool
Be sure to check out dotTech’s review on Best Free Partition Manager for Windows!
Need to install another operating system on your computer? Want a separate partition to hold your important files? Whatever your specific needs for partition management may be, AOMEI Partition Assistant will get the job done.[...]
Read More »[Windows] BinaryNow PDF Impress is a PDF virtual printer with batch processing and basic editing capabilities — with a unique twist
Whether we like it or not, PDF format is live and kicking used by individuals, businesses, and education institutes alike. Since PDF is still in use, it goes without saying you should have the tools required to create PDF files. BinaryNow PDF Impress is one such tool. Let’s see how [...]
[Windows] Create presentation videos with PresentationTube
Are you looking for an easy way to create presentations and upload them for others to see? Well now you can with PresentationTube. This is a program/service that you can use to create presentations at home (or work, or anywhere) and then share them with anyone you want. It [...]
[Windows] Create beautiful photo/video galleries or slideshows with iPixSoft Flash Gallery Factory
With the availability of so many website to upload photos and videos to share with others (Facebook, Imgur, etc.) photo and video galleries and/or slideshows are becoming less and less used day by day. However, there are still some needs for photo and video galleries/slideshows and iPixSoft Flash Gallery Factory[...]