One of the few things I like about the Windows right click context menu is the “Send To” sub menu. Via this sub menu one can easily send files and folders to desired locations (folders, drives, etc.) or desired programs with a simple click. However what I don’t like is [...]

Although many of us may experiment with new programs regularly, all of us have a core set of programs that we need to have installed on our computers at all times; …otherwise armageddon proceeds. In this article I am going to share with you 10 freeware programs – out of [...]

I have discussed many image backup software on dotTech before, including but not limited to Macrium Reflect Free, EASEUS Todo Backup, DiscWizard, and Acronis True Image WD Edition. At the same time, I have reviewed many Paragon software before. We all know Paragon makes quality software. So Paragon + free [...]

Virtualization is one the hottest topics in computing circles nowadays because it helps open new doors not available previously; it takes computing to a whole new level. But, what exactly is virtualization? Well here on dotTech we have discussed virtualization in the past, such as my article on Disk2vhd or [...]

Have you ever taken a look at your desktop and wondered if it could look any worse?

Lets just say I am familiar with the issue. (OK, the above picture is faked, but still… it doesn’t reach my minimum standards!) So to tackle the problem of a messy desktop, I [...]

To assist in multitasking, some people some multiple monitors; others use virtual desktops. If you don’t like any of the previously mentioned solutions (or maybe you like it but are unable to utilize them, i.e. you don’t have extra monitors), GiMeSpace provides users with an alternative on how to go [...]

Windows comes in with a built in search feature, in both XP and Vista. The search feature in Vista is, by all standards, far supperior to the one in XP; however you can always download Windows Search and get the same search tool available to Vista users on your XP [...]

One great feature of JPEG images that make them a great asset over, lets say, PNG images is the fact that one can add comments to them. Adding comments is supported directly by Windows so you can always manually add comments to each image one at a time (usually it [...]

We all know that if we want to keep a file safe, we can encrypt it and thus prevent prying eyes from viewing it. But ever wanted to keep others from viewing your files but didn’t feel like going through the hassle of encrypting all your files? My Lockbox offers [...]

Some of us are already running Windows 7 while for others Windows 7 is just around the corner (literally). So this is a prime time to talk about GIGATweaker, a featured filled, easy-to-use, “tweaker” for Windows 7 (and Vista):

Designed for Windows 7, and Windows Vista, GIGATweaker comes packed with [...]

For those dotTechies that don’t live in the USA, Hulu.com is a legal video streaming service that allows visitors to legally watch many popular TV shows online (it also streams movies, but most of the movies are old and crappy). Hulu has literally changed the way TV is watched by [...]

One major drawback to external media is the AutoRun feature. On the surface this feature is not too bad – as soon as you put in your external media (USB drive, CD, etc.) whatever program is on there is executed automatically so you don’t have to do anything. The problem [...]

Back in February when I reviewed Backup4all Lite 4 I discovered that the developer of the commercial Backup4all software series (Softland) had a freeware version of the software called FBackup. Actually I think it was more like multiple someones pointing out FBackup to me rather than me spending grueling hours [...]

Now we all know that FormatFactory is king when it comes to converting files (audio, video and images). However ever need to resize a bunch of images at once? How about rename them? Or maybe add a watermark? Well then what you need is FastStone Photo Resizer:

FastStone Photo Resizer [...]

We have all heard of VirusTotal, right? (You know, VirusTotal.com, the website that allows users to run files through 43 anti-malware scanners.) VirusTotal is a very handy service, but in order to use VT (VirusTotal) you need to download a file, then upload it on VT. Ever wish you were [...]

Earlier today I wrote about an excellent checksums utility by Marxio. Now I am going to tell you about another Marxio winner (this guy really knows how to code): Marxio Timer.

Marxio Timer is an extremely awesome program that allows you to set various different tasks…

…to automatically occur at [...]

I, for one, have never been the kind of person to have a journal/diary; and the closest thing I have ever had to any sort of “log” was an year round “interactive notebook” (aka Haha-I-give-you-busy-work) we had to keep for Biology. Even for that notebook I never made entries on [...]

Update: Mousepath is now known as IOGraph. Please read the article on IOGraph for more information.

Have you ever wondered where your cursor goes?  Mouthpath is a small Java application that helps you quench your curiosity:  it makes a little image file that traces your mouse pointer.  Here’s an example:[...]

With the recent release of the iPad, the topics of e-books have come to center stage. To put it simply, the e-book industry is (still) suffering from an identity crisis – there are no set e-book standards such as e-book reader, e-book format, etc. Truly the people that suffer from [...]

How many people here know what bloatware is? Not many probably. That is not to say that everyone here has not encountered bloatware; rather it is saying that many of us never thought of bloatware as…bloatware before. And that is what makes bloatware potentially worse than malware or viruses: not [...]

When using a word processor – such as Microsoft Word – there are features available that allow users to transform, manipulate, and sort text such invert text case, sort ascending, and sort descending. However, what if you aren’t using a full blown word processor, or what if the word processor [...]

dotTech has discussed many macro programs, such as Easy Macro Recorder, Do It Again, etc. While they all have their particular advantages/disadvantages, the one common problem among them all is the inability to create macros based on program/window recognition; all the macros are based off screen positioning, so they are [...]

Do you have a computer (desktop, notebook, or netbook) that does not have an optical drive? Or, maybe it has an optical drive but the optical drive is broken? Well, then, Paragon Net Burner may be for you. Paragon Net Burner is a software that aims to do one thing [...]

Google Chrome is great. It is fast, pretty, and (typically) renders web pages well. Unfortunately, Chrome has its fair share of annoyances too. Take, for example, the Google Updater that is shoved up your computer’s hard disk when installing Chrome. Or the Google Update plugin that is secretly implanted into [...]