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[Windows] Monitor the registry for changes, including new startup items, and block them with Registry Alert
Many programs and processes like making themselves automatically start at Windows boot. Malware do it as do legitimate programs, and it is just as annoying for both. One of the ways programs and processes add themselves to startup is via the registry. Registry Alert is a program that helps you [...]
[Windows] Disable read or write access for USB flash and external drives with Removable Access Tool
Sometimes, you just have to leave your computer unattended. In fact, it’s almost inevitable that it will happen every now and then. There’s one huge problem with doing that, especially in a public place or when you’re at work: anyone can hop onto the computer and download sensitive data off [...]
[Windows] Download entire websites to your hard drive for offline viewing with Cyotek WebCopy
There sure is a lot of content available on the web. Problem is, you can’t get to it unless you’re connected to the internet, obviously. This is especially unfortunate during those times where you just want to browse a website, but you have no internet, like during a power outage [...]
How to crack, open, or unlock password protected or encrypted ZIP, PDF, RAR, XLS, and XLSX files on Windows for free [Guide]
![How to crack, open, or unlock password protected or encrypted ZIP, PDF, RAR, XLS, and XLSX files on Windows for free [Guide]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/05/2013-05-04_225743-290x160.png)
Ever come across a password protected or encrypted ZIP, PDF, RAR, XLS, or XLSX file that you wanted to extract or open but couldn’t because you didn’t know the password? Yeah, it happens to the best of us. For such situations, you need a way to crack/open/extract/unlock the password protected [...]
Read More »[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] Concord is an application launcher with a rather elegant UI
Launchers are a pretty big deal in the mobile scene especially on the Android platform, because they help add a lot of functionality. Android, for example, is all about customization and freedom. Launchers allow users to implement custom themes, take advantage of personalized shortcuts and more. The most prominent use [...]
[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 [...]
Acer’s newly announced Aspire R7 laptop looks like a ship that belongs in Star Trek
Last week, Acer began teasing a brand new laptop reveal using Star Trek. It raised some eyebrows. What could they possibly be announcing? Turns out it’s just as crazy as that Star Trek cross-promotion trailer. Meet the new Acer Aspire R7 — a transforming laptop that can act like a [...]
Read More »[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 [...]
How to install and use Windows Live Messenger without Skype on Windows [Guide]
![How to install and use Windows Live Messenger without Skype on Windows [Guide]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/05/2013-05-02_211628-290x160.png)
You may have heard, Windows Live Messenger (also known as Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger) has been depreciated by Microsoft and integrated into Skype. Anyone that wants to use Windows Live Messenger must move to Skype instead. If you are one of those people that hate Skype for instant messaging [...]
Read More »Microsoft announcing the next-generation Surface at their BUILD conference in June? [Rumor]
Microsoft’s Surface tablet wasn’t exactly a huge hit. But the company’s first forray into tablets showed some huge potential, which led many people looking forward to what the company might bring in a second-generation of the device. Now, a report out of Digitimes is claiming that according to sources from [...]
Read More »[Windows] Easily download and organize over 300 portable programs with PortableApps
Portable apps are incredibly useful not only because you can run them from an external USB drive and take them with you wherever you go but also because you can use them on your computer without installation. Being able to run a program, on any computer, without having to install [...]
[Windows] ImBatch is an excellent batch image converter that also does resize, rotate, watermark, crop, and more
Need to batch convert images to another format? Resize? Rotate? Watermark? Crop? Add or remove EXIF or IPTC tags? Then ImBatch is answering your call. Let’s see if it is worth your time (spoiler: it is definitely worth your time).
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Read More »[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] Turn your laptop or desktop into a wireless WiFi hotspot with Virtual Router Plus
Every once in a while you run into a situation where you have access to a wired internet connection but you have no wireless router nearby. This can be a real pain especially when you have multiple devices like a smartphone or tablet that you would like to connect to [...]
[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] Should I Remove It analyzes installed software and tells you which ones you should uninstall
When it’s spring cleaning time or just time to remove some junk from your computer, it can be difficult trying to figure out what software to uninstall. Personally, I always seem to have a lot of apps that I swear I need or will use again, but realistically they’re just [...]
“My computer came with an anti-theft sticker” [Image]
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Apparently people hate Windows 8 so much that a Windows 8 sticker on a laptop deters thieves.
Read More »[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 [...]
MacBook Pro is “the best Windows PC on the market”, according to report
Tired of constant crashes and blue-screens on your PCs? The answer to your problem might not be one you’d expect. The computer that would offer the most trouble-free operation wasn’t even designed to run Windows — Apple’s MacBook Pro.
Soluto, a PC remote management tool provider, has released their first [...]
Read More »[Windows] Calme allows you to create personalized calendars or planners and print to paper
Because pretty much everyone owns a smartphone or tablet these days, calendars have made a big push into the digital realm. Although paper calendars still exist, a lot of people no longer use them. If you’re on the opposite side of that spectrum however, then you probably love being able [...]
How to create or stitch panorama photos on Windows for free [Guide]
![How to create or stitch panorama photos on Windows for free [Guide]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/04/2013-04-28_205738-290x160.png)
The rising popularity of smartphones has made snapping a panoramic photo a breeze; simply download a panorama-supported camera app for your smartphone and you can easily snap a panorama of whatever you want. However, sometimes it isn’t possible to take a panorama with a smartphone. So it is always good [...]
Read More »[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] CarotDAV integrates Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, SugarSync, Box, FTP, and WebDAV into one program
Cloud storage is quickly becoming the norm, and this is probably due to the adoption rate of mobile devices. Lots of people have moved from using traditional desktops on a daily basis, to doing a brunt of their work on a smartphone or tablet. Various cloud storage services offer a [...]
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[Windows] KCleaner cleans junk files that CCleaner misses, has automatic scheduling support
In my personal opinion, CCleaner is one of the best system cleaning tools available. Of course, there are tons of alternatives and I’m sure a lot of you dotTechies have an app that you prefer. The point here is that whenever I try a new cleaning tool I compare it [...]
[Windows] Improve your boot time by disabling startup items and services with Anvi Startup Booster
After a while, Windows can start taking a long time to boot. There are many reasons for this, which all have to do with normal wear and tear of the operating system. One of the best ways to speed up boot time in Windows is to disable various applications and [...]
[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] Speaker Admin will automatically change volume level depending on time of day
F.lux is a remarkable app that adjusts screen brightness according to the current time in your area. In fact, there are a few apps out there that do the same, and for good reason too. When you stop to think about it, there are other components in your computer that [...]
[Windows] Monitor any website for downtime with Monitey
One of the worst things that can occur while browsing the internet is that you realize your favorite site is down, or worse that your own domain is down. Well, no maybe that’s not right there are worse things that can happen, but it still sucks when sites are down! [...]
How to type symbols on Windows with your keyboard [Infographic]
![How to type symbols on Windows with your keyboard [Infographic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/04/typing_symbols-290x160.jpg)
This is far from a comprehensive list of symbols you can type on Windows with your keyboard, but it is a start.
Read More »[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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Windows RT 8.1 Preview and Windows Server 2012 R2 show up in leaked code
We’ve heard plenty about the oft-rumored Windows 8.1. Most recently, we reported on the rumor that the Start Menu might finally be making a comeback. But it looks like Microsoft won’t just be updating its flagship OS this year.
Code in a recently leaked build has revealed that the company [...]
Read More »[Windows] Best free encryption program — file, drive, system, folder, and partition encryption
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In today’s computerized, networked world, it is very important that we protect our private and sensitive data. One way to protect your data is to use steganography; another way is to use encryption. We have already covered the best free steganography program for Windows. Now, in this article, we will [...]
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