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[Windows] Organize the information and tasks in your personal and business lives with C-Organizer
If you are anything like me, staying organized is very important. Call me OCD, but I like to have my “ducks in a row”. This goes both for my personal and business life. That is why I am always on the lookout for the next best daily organizer. Today, we [...]
[Windows 8] Doodling goes high-tech with Didlr
We all have those times when we get bored and we start doodling. Doodling on pen and papers is old school as you can clearly see, with Didlr, doodling is all high-tech now. Didlr now only makes doodling on Windows 8 fun, it also gives a lot more features [...]
[Windows] EssentialPIM is a free portable task and information managment program
I love keeping my information and tasks organized, but that does not mean that I want to spend an arm and a leg trying to organize my personal and business information. So let’s see if EssentialPIM is worth the download.
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Read More »[Windows 8] Download YouTube videos with YouTube Downloader MP3/Videos
We all have those times when we want to see our favorite artists perform but there would be no internet connectivity. Or we have a YouTube video we would like to put on our mobile devices to share with someone else. Or a video we would like to watch while [...]
[Windows 8] How to reinstall Windows Store apps that you uninstalled
![[Windows 8] How to reinstall Windows Store apps that you uninstalled](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/0128-11-290x160.png)
As you probably already know, there are two types of apps in Windows 8 – desktop apps (traditional software) and Windows Store apps. To help users become accustomed with Windows Store apps, Windows 8 PCs and tablets come with dozens of preinstalled apps. For example, you may notice many Bing [...]
Read More »[Windows] Easily encrypt files, folders, and email attachments with Sophos Free Encryption
I love keeping my information safe, regardless of if I am sending it over the internet or just storing it on my computer. If something was to happen and I lose my laptop, I would like to know that my information is encrypted. That being said, I really don’t want [...]
[Windows] Merge videos without re-encoding with All Free Video Joiner — supports over 250 video formats!
We have talked about video joiners on this site before… many times in fact. So seeing another one is probably not all that shocking. However, All Free Video Joiner is a program that appears to have a lot of potential. It is free, works on over 250 file types, and [...]
[Windows] Transform your images into drawings with SoftOrbits Sketch Drawer
Are you a good drawer? I know I’m not! So turning a digital picture I have into a sketch is nearly impossible. However, now I can do this by simply running the digital picture I want turned into a sketch through Sketch Drawer.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Image Tools is a portable image editor and screenshot tool — and it is super tiny, too (roughly 100KB)
If there is one thing I love more than an image editor + screenshot program, it’s an image editor + screenshot program that is completely portable. That is what got me interested in Image Tools in the first place. For the post part, this is your average screenshot tool with [...]
[Windows 8] Official CNN app helps you read all the breaking news
World is changing every moment and keeping track of the world is getting more and more difficult. CNN plans to make this easy and it does a do a good job. CNN helps you stay informed with the latest headlines and original stories from around the globe. And you can [...]
[Windows] Best free file manager program — Q-Dir vs Xplorer2 Lite vs Explorer++ vs FreeCommander vs Multi Commander
![[Windows] Best free file manager program — Q-Dir vs Xplorer2 Lite vs Explorer++ vs FreeCommander vs Multi Commander](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/Q-Dir-Screenshot-250x1871-250x160.png)
Windows Explorer is the default file manager provided with Windows. It is fine for most people but is not ideal in many aspects such as moving files around. This is where freeware file managers come in; with options such as multiple panes, these programs make managing your files a breeze! [...]
Read More »[Windows] Merge separate videos into one file with Boilsoft Video Joiner
Have you ever wanted to merge all of your different video formats into one large file? Alright, maybe not all of them, but you get the point. Well now you can with Video Joiner from Boilsoft. This is a program that allows you to join multiple movie files together, regardless [...]
[Windows] Convert images to different formats with Img2X, an advanced image converter
Being able to convert an image into another format is extremely helpful. I have tried a lot of different programs, but their conversion doesn’t always work. At least, it doesn’t work for the files that I really need to convert. Well, that doesn’t look like it is going to be [...]
[Windows 8] BallStrike is an augmented reality fitness game that you must try
BallStrike is the coolest app I have right now on my PC. BallStrike is a must for everybody and anybody. This helps you get fit while you are in your room in front of your PC. Too good to be true? I felt so too, but after using this app, [...]
[Windows] Best free CD, DVD, and Blu-ray burning program — ImgBurn vs Ashampoo Burning Studio vs Burnaware vs CDBurnerXP
![[Windows] Best free CD, DVD, and Blu-ray burning program — ImgBurn vs Ashampoo Burning Studio vs Burnaware vs CDBurnerXP](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/05/ImgBurn-1-290x160.png)
Although optical media such as CDs and DVDs have become less prevalent in recent times, they are still a valid means of storing media and with the advent of the Blu-ray disc, users have the option to store large amounts of information on a relatively small device. This article seeks [...]
Read More »[Windows] Rip your Blu-ray collection to MKV with Aiseesoft BD to MKV Copy
You have Blu-rays but you want to store them on your computer. Aiseesoft BD to MKV Copy can do that for you. Now the question is: Does it do its job well enough that it deserves your hard-earned cash? Let’s find out![...]
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Read More »Microsoft CFO hints at cheaper Windows 8 Surface tablets
How many people were outraged when Microsoft announced it would be selling Surface RT starting at $499 and Surface Pro starting at $899? If Microsoft’s silence on Surface tablet sales numbers is any indicator, my guess is many people. It seems like Microsoft may have taken the clue because, in [...]
Read More »[Windows] Can’t boot into Windows? Recover and backup your data using bootable Windows system repair disk or USB drive [Tip]
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A nightmare for Windows users is being unable to boot into Windows. In this situation, unless you know how to boot into Windows or some other trick, your data is likely lost forever. In this article I will show you a trick on how to use a Windows recovery bootable [...]
Read More »[Windows] Money Manager EX is a free, open-source, cross-platform, and easy-to-use finance management program [Mac OS X, Linux]
Regular readers might recall that we recently reviewed Bodega, a virtual storefront for browsing and selecting cool new apps that you might have otherwise missed out on. Well, I was browsing Bodega’s offerings earlier this week, and I got intrigued by one personal finance app they were featuring. It’s called [...]
[Windows] Create professional looking brochures, documents, business cards, and more for free with PagePlus Starter Edition
Printing a document is easy. However, printing one in a style that you like can sometimes prove to be difficult. Well that no longer has to be a problem with PagePlus Starter Edition. This is a program that is designed to help you create documents quickly in a printer [...]
[Windows] Capture and record streaming audio, sound from videos, and all sound played through your speakers with Audio Record Wizard
Do you want to record sounds from your computer? I am not talking about just recording music from YouTube videos. I am talking about capturing music and sounds from Pandora, LastFM or any other site. As long as it is playing through your soundcard, you can capture the music. This [...]
[Windows 8] Use Google instead of Bing with the official Google Search app
Google has become a very integral part of our lives. And in Windows 8, though Google has said that it won’t develop anymore apps, there is the official Google Search app. Now if Google is doing right thing by not developing anymore apps is the subject for another article. As [...]
[Windows] Use TikiOne Steam Cleaner to recover hard drive space wasted by Steam and Steam downloads
Have you ever downloaded a game from either the internet or a CD or DVD? If so, there is a good chance that you also installed a redistributable package. These are items like DirectX, Nvidia PhysX, etc. If you use Steam and download Steam games, there is a guarantee that [...]
[Windows] Create animated flipping photo albums with Flip Image
Flip Image is a fun program that you can use to create a digital flipping album. Is there really a need to create such an album? Probably not, but it’s fun to do anyway! So let’s see how this program fairs — read on for our review![...]
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Read More »[Windows 8] Learn to cook great dishes with Everyday Food
Cooking is every geek’s nightmare. And Everyday Food helps us in this quest. With straightforward recipes and accessible ingredients everybody can become a Master Chef. And these recipes are simple to prepare and satisfy everyone. Like the developers say, with Everyday Food, you’ll always get great food — fast.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Retouch and edit your digital pictures with Photo Toolbox
We all have at least some kind of photo editing software on our computers. However, I would say it is safe to assume that most people just use freeware editing programs. Well, today we are going to be looking at a paid program, Photo Toolbox. Let’s see if it [...]
Microsoft Surface Pro is going on sale February 9 for $899
While Microsoft’s Surface didn’t do so well during the holiday season, it’s getting another shot this February with the Surface Pro. Microsoft has announced that while they missed their January target date, the Surface Pro will be launching just a month later on February 9th.
For those of you who [...]
Read More »[Windows 8] How to show full path or URL of a location or folder in Windows Explorer’s title bar
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In previous versions of Windows, the title bar of Windows Explorer shows the full path of the location you are in. However, Windows 8 removes this small-but-useful feature to make the title bar look cleaner. For example, when I am in the direction “C:\Windows”, Windows 7 Explorer’s title bar shows [...]
Read More »[Windows] Easily compress images (JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIFF) with FILEminimizer Pictures — reduce file size by up to 98%!
I have tons of images on my computer, and they are taking up a lot of space. So having a good image compression program on my computer is a must. FILEminimizer Pictures looks to be a good image compressor. It says that it can reduce the size of pictures by [...]
[Windows 8] Explore the world via random photos uploaded by random people using PhotoWhirl
PhotoWhirl allows you to explore the world around you with the help of geotagged photos. This app pulls photos from online services such as Flickr, Instagram, Panoramio, and 500px. This app is really great for people who have just shifted to new places. Or even for photographers looking for inspiration [...]
[Windows] Schedule your computer to automatically shutdown, restart, hiberate, sleep, or log off with Wise Auto Shutdown
Setting up auto shutdown for your computer is something that you can do with your Task Scheduler. However, if you are like me, you don’t like messing around with that thing. Besides that, you will need another program to help you schedule auto shutdowns. That is where Wise Auto Shutdown[...]
[Windows] Battery Meter is a great widget for keeping track of your laptop’s power supply
Keeping up with the battery power on your laptop is important. This goes double as your battery starts to age and lose its ability to hold a charge. In some cases, the “battery icon” presented in your task bar just does not provide enough information. That is where Battery Meter[...]
[Windows] Create professional looking leaflets, flyers, brochures, and more with Easy Flyer Creator
If you run your own business or like making your own leaflets, certificates, etc., you know how important a good desktop publishing software application is. You want one that is easy to use, but still keeps your brochures and flyers looking professional. Well, that is just what Easy Flyer Creator[...]
Latest version of Java (7u11) is still vulnerable, Oracle issued an incomplete patch according to experts
Something surprising happened last week. Oracle issued an update (Java 7u11, Java 6u37, Java 5u38, and Java 4u40) in just three days to patch a recently discovered and massively exploited Java vulnerability. And over the weekend, too. As it turns out, Oracle didn’t do a very good job. (Is anyone [...]
Read More »[Windows 8] How to automatically login on startup at the Login Screen
![[Windows 8] How to automatically login on startup at the Login Screen](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/01/0120-1-290x160.png)
As you already known, once your Windows 8 account has a password, you have to enter that password every time you awake the computer or tablet from sleep mode or you turn it on. If you find having to manually login every time annoying, in this article I will show [...]
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