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[Windows] Quickly locate and delete duplicate music files on your computer with Similarity
If you are into collecting music on your computer, you probably know that maintaining your collection can be difficult. Sometimes you already have a song on your computer, but when you rip a CD you end up with another copy. If you have not been keeping track of your music [...]
[Windows] Burn CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Rays and create ISOs with CDBurnerXP
I have used a lot of CD burners in my time. However, it seems like the really good ones make you pay. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of decent free burners out there, but most seem lacking when it comes to “features.” At least this was the mindset [...]
[Windows 8] How to set up and use multiple screens
![[Windows 8] How to set up and use multiple screens](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/1216-1-290x160.png)
Since Windows XP, multiple screens support has improved so much. I still remember the first time I set up a projector in Windows XP for my teacher- it seemed to be a hardest work for me. However, each versions after XP, the way to set up multiple displays got easier [...]
Read More »[Windows] Convert popular audio and video formats on the go with Xmedia Recode Portable
When it comes to media converters, there are tons to choose from. Usually when I look for one, I want three things. First, I want it to be free. Second, I want it to convert tons of different formats, and last, I want it to actually work! That being said, [...]
[Windows] Make photo collages with the help of Artensoft Photo Collage Maker
Have you ever wanted to turn one of your pictures into a collage of other pictures you own? Well wish no more! Now with Artensoft Photo Collage Maker you can turn any of your pictures into completely different works of art made up of…well…other pictures.[...]
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Read More »[Windows 8] Get inspired with Metrrro, a Dribbble client
Metrrro is the first and only Dribbble client on the Windows Store. For those who don’t know, Dribbble is an online service that lets designers share “shots” of their works. Essentially, it’s a snapshot of their work. Sometimes the work is finished, and other times, it’s still a work in [...]
Read More »[Windows] Check your computer for malware infections with Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Scanning your computer for malicious software is always a good idea. More than likely, if you are like me, you have more than one program that you use to scan your computer. Well I have another one for you: Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. This is a portable [...]
[Windows] RecordMax Burning Studio is a fully featured CD/DVD burning program
Creating CDs is something that a lot of people use their computers for. Maybe you are trying to back up your pictures, documents and important information on a disc. Perhaps you are trying to make your own music CDs or create a DVD. Regardless of what you are trying to [...]
[Windows] Best free Microsoft Word alternative (best free word processing program) — LibreOffice vs Abiword vs Kingsoft Office vs Jarte
![[Windows] Best free Microsoft Word alternative (best free word processing program) — LibreOffice vs Abiword vs Kingsoft Office vs Jarte](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/LibreOffice-Screenshot-290x160.png)
Are you tired of paying lots of money for expensive programs to handle your document editing needs? The programs reviewed here today are all free and offer functionality that easily rival commercial offerings such as Microsoft Word and for the most part are simpler to use. So… what is the [...]
Read More »[Windows] Flip and rotate your videos with Video Rotator
There are a lot of programs out there that do very specific things. Video Rotator just so happens to be one of those programs. The main propose of this program is to flip and rotate your videos. Which, to me at least, does not seem to make it worth my [...]
[Windows] Compress videos, audios, and images with File Sizer
Is your computer almost full because of a ton of videos, audios and pictures? If so, File Sizer is perfect for you. This is a program designed to compress and convert pictures into smaller formats. After compressing all of your pictures and videos, you can be sure that you are [...]
[Windows 8] Official Wikipedia app is a must download
Wikipedia. World’s most influential website. #5 most visited website in the internet. And now we have a Windows 8 app of our favorite reference site. The app must definitely be on your download list. Not because the app is awesome. But because it has become a necessity in our [...]
[Windows 8] How to print in a Windows Store (aka Modern UI) app
![[Windows 8] How to print in a Windows Store (aka Modern UI) app](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/1214-1.1-290x160.png)
Although I don’t use a Windows 8 touch-screen device, I really like to use some Modern UI apps — which are optimized for touch users — for my daily work. One of them is the Reader app, which helps me to view PDF documents with basic functions. Additionally, it is [...]
Read More »[Windows] Make burning DVDs easy with Aiseesoft DVD Creator
Creating the perfect DVD disc can be challenging to say the least. Sure, anyone can burn a movie onto a disc, but what about making great looking menus? What about adding in your own background music? Aiseesoft DVD Creator can help you with this and more! In short, it is [...]
[Windows 8] How to add (or remove) rows of icons on Start screen
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Start screen in Windows 8 is not only the brand new thing to focus on touch users, but it also confuses tradition users who use Windows with mouse and keyboard. However, it is the place that provides tons of information from everywhere by everyone at every time by using Live [...]
Read More »[Windows 8] Metro Commander is a beautiful Modern UI file manager
Metro Commander is a Modern UI file manager that performs almost all basic operations with files. With the launch of Windows 8 many touch users would have definitely felt the necessity for a file manager app with Modern UI, something which Windows 8 should have by default. It performs all [...]
[Windows] Check for viruses on your computer in less than a minute with 60 Second Virus Scanner
Checking for viruses on your computer is important. Even with the best anti-virus software, there is a chance that you can still become infected. However, a lot of people don’t run as many checks as they should because they take too long. Well, that is not the case with 60 [...]
[Windows 8] How to resize window border
![[Windows 8] How to resize window border](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/1210-2-290x160.png)
Windows 8 provides two environments which are totally different in the purpose – one is optimize for touch user with fingers and another is for using with mouse and keyboard. But sometimes, a tablet user may also want to use Desktop environment to do something such as file browsing and [...]
Read More »iPhone 5 is Time’s ‘Gadget of the Year’ with Wii U #2, Surface RT #7, and Galaxy Note II #8
Time has released their annual list of the best of the best in games, apps, tweets, ads and gadgets. Love or hate Apple, it’s hard to deny that the iPhone 5, even with its little hiccups, is a really solid device.
Time believes that it’s the best of the year, [...]
Read More »[Windows] Download videos quickly and easily from tons of sites with aTube Catcher
Downloading videos off the internet is something that a lot of people want to do. Maybe they want to watch the video later or they liked it so much that they want to save it to their computer. Regardless of the reason, developers have made tons of video downloaders for [...]
[Windows] Save videos you find on the internet to your PC with Save2pc Lite
There are some video downloaders out there that try to do too much. They want to be more than just a downloader. What you are usually left with is a program that fails to do anything well. Refreshingly, that is not the problem with Save2pc Lite. This is a [...]
[Windows 8] Skype app on Windows Store proves appearances can be deceptive
Skype is an integral part of our online lives. A lot of discussions and interactions online get done on Skype. Right from discussing the next big important deal with your client abroad, to a simple chat with your loved ones back in home, Skype has been pivotal. Skype has always [...]
[Windows] Take screenshots and share them via the internet in seconds with Jet Screenshot
There are a lot of screen capture programs out there. However, not all of them allow you to share your screenshots with family and friends immediately after taking them. Well, that is what Jet Screenshot is all about. This is a program that allows you to literally share your programs [...]
[Windows] Make windows click-through and transparent on-demand with a hotkey with Peek Through
Sometimes working in windows can be a real pain. This goes double if you have just way too many windows open at one time! Well, Peek Through is a program designed to help rid you of this problem. It does this by allowing you to make windows transparent and even [...]
Yahoo announces new Yahoo Mail for web client, Android, iOS, and Windows 8
Yahoo has just announced new versions of Yahoo Mail across all platforms, upgrades for its current web client and Android app, and brand new apps for iOS and Windows 8. The announcement was made by CEO Marissa Mayer in a blog post today, and speed seems be the main focus:[...]
Read More »[Windows 8] How to enable or disable app notifications
As you already knew, there are many and many new features in Windows 8. Most of them are focused on touch and mobile experiences. If you have used a smartphone, you problem know about “notifications,” which is the way your apps notify you of something. In Windows 8, there is [...]
Read More »[Windows] Touch up photos with just the click of a button with Simply Good Pictures
Are you looking for an easy way to touch up your photos? Do you want a program that will do it automatically for you? Well if you said yes, Simply Good Pictures may be a program you are interested in. It will help you optimize your photos with just one [...]
[Windows] Make using laptop touchpads easier with TwoFingerScroll
Touchpads on laptops are supposed to be helpful. However, far too often do they become a pain to use. If you ask me, nothing beats a good old mouse. Of course, if you don’t have an option but to use your touchpad, why not make it easier on yourself. Well, [...]
[Windows 8] How to completely disable spell check and auto-correct on your PC or tablet
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Like mobile operation systems, Windows 8 provides a spell check feature throughout the entire system. Once you have turned on this feature (actually, it is on by default), the system checks your spelling everywhere you enter text — even in the desktop mode. Just like Microsoft Word, misspelled words are [...]
Read More »[Windows] Take screenshots and record videos while playing games with PlayClaw
Do you love playing games on your computer? Better yet, do you like playing games on your computer and then sharing your “gaming achievements” with people? If so, PlayClaw may be the perfect program for you!
WHAT IS IT AND WHAT DOES IT DO
Main Functionality
PlayClaw is a program [...]
Read More »[Windows] Backup browser settings and profiles (Firefox, Chrome, IE, Opera, and more) with Hekasoft Backup & Restore
Have you ever lost your profile settings for something like your internet browser? It can be a real pain, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be thanks to Hekasoft Backup & Restore. This is a free program that not only creates a backup file for your programs, but helps [...]
[Windows] Organize and manage your audio collection with TagScanner Portable
TagScanner Portable is an interesting program that allows you to organize and manage your collection of audio files (podcasts, music, lectures, speeches, etc.). The program is able to quickly edit tags, rename your files, and even rename your files based on tag information. The best feature may be the fact [...]
[Windows] Create custom ads for your blog or website with Banner Ad Creator
Banner Ad Creator is a program that works well enough once you get it running. Although it is just a simple program that helps you create ad codes you can easily embed on your website, the charm of the program is the fact that it is so simple to use.[...]
[Windows 8] Two tweaks to make Windows 8 faster
![[Windows 8] Two tweaks to make Windows 8 faster](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/12/1207-21-290x160.png)
Despite Windows 8 having a lot of new features to the improvement in speed, you even speed it up further with two simple tricks. In this article, I will show you how to increase the speed of Windows 8 by making menus appear quicker. Of course some may argue that [...]
Read More »[Windows] Create reliable backups with Cobian Backup
If you’re looking for a backup program that has all of the “bells and whistles” of a paid program, but you don’t want to pay a dime, then you may want to consider Cobian Backup. This is a free program that has a shocking amount of features. Best of [...]