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Windows software of the day [August 23, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 23, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/Keyboard-Shortcuts-Manager-Freeware-Edition-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- Keyboard Shortcuts Manager: create custom keyboard shortcuts
- BrowsingHistoryView: view your browsing history from a multitude of browsers
- Fruit Ninja: the classic fruit cutting game now on your Windows 8 computer
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Read More »Windows vulnerability allows hackers to remotely extract password hints (the reminders you use for Windows account passwords)
Do you have a password set to protect your Windows account? If you do, then more likely than not you setup a reminder hint to help you remember the password in case you ever forget. Microsoft claims this password hint is only accessible to someone physically accessing a Windows PC, [...]
Read More »Windows 8 Pro full retail version (not upgrade) will cost $69.99 until January 31, then $199 [rumor]
Looking to buy Windows 8? We already know that Windows XP and higher users can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99. We also know people who purchase Windows 7 PCs after July 2 can grab a Windows 8 Pro upgrade for $14.99. If you don’t fall into one of [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 22, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 22, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/Wenovo-USB-Disks-Access-Manager-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- USB Disks Access Manager: manage USB drive read and write privileges
- Universe Sandbox: play master of the universe from your laptop computer
- Reversi Twist: a twist on the classic strategy game
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Read More »Upgrade to Windows 8 for $14.99 if you bought (or will buy) a Windows 7 PC on or after July 2
Are you holding back on purchasing a new Windows 7 machine because you want to wait until Windows 8 hits stores? If you have US$14.99 to spare, you don’t have to wait. Microsoft is offering an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99 to those people who have purchased or [...]
Read More »User interface expert says Windows 8 is less user-friendly than other Windows, a “cognitive burden”
Giants from gaming industry have already expressed their dislike of Windows 8 (and Windows 8 Store). Add Raluca Budiu, User Experience Specialist at Nielsen Norman Group, to the list of naysayers. In an interview with Laptop Magazine, Budiu, who has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Melon University [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 21, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 21, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/Speed-Reader-Enhanced-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- Speed Reader Enhanced: learn to read as fast as lightning
- MURLS: generate dozens of short URLs
- Reddimage: an awwwww worthy
Metronot-Metro Reddit image browser
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Read More »Two programs for getting the Start Menu back in Windows 8 (they work on Win7, Vista, and XP, too)
So you are in Windows 8 and can’t get over the lack of a traditional Start Menu. You just want your damn menu back and you don’t care what you have to do to get it. There is a simple “Start Menu” you could add to your Windows 8 installation [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 20, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 20, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/NCollector-Studio-Lite-2.0-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- NCollector Studio: download images or entire websites from the Internet
- Desktop Movie: set a video file as your desktop background
- MetroTwit: a beautiful
Metronot-Metro Twitter client
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Read More »How to block websites in Windows 8 using the HOSTS file — be sure to disable Windows Defender first [Guide]
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Using Windows’ HOSTS file is a quick and painless way to block websites (such as Facebook, ad networks, or malicious websites) on your machine. In the past blocking websites using the HOSTS file was (is) as easy as editing the HOSTS file and adding the websites/servers you want to block. [...]
Read More »How to quickly find files and launch programs/apps on Windows 8 [Guide]
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As I’ve mentioned before, after using Windows 7 for years and have become dependent on the search box inside Win7′s Start Menu. Windows 8 doesn’t have a Start Menu. But Windows 8 does still have search functionality that allows users to quickly find files, documents, etc. and launch programs/apps (calling [...]
Read More »How to shut down or restart Windows 8 [Guide]
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Okay this article may sound ridiculous. A Windows tip on how to shut down or restart Windows 8? You must be joking, Ashraf. Well I’m not. For better or for worse, Microsoft has made a lot of fundamental changes in Windows 8. One such change is getting rid of the [...]
Read More »How to automatically go to Windows 8 desktop (skip Start/Metro screen) on Windows boot [Guide]
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Windows 8 has a new ‘Start’ screen (also referred to as Metro UI). If you ever want to access the traditional Windows desktop, you need to click on/tap a tile at this Start screen which takes you to the desktop. Whenever turning on or booting Windows 8, Windows 8 opens [...]
Read More »How to open/run regedit (Registry Editor) in Windows 8 [Guide]
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After relying on the search box in Windows 7 to launch programs for so long, I was baffled with how to work Windows 8. More specifically, how the hell do I launch regedit without a proper start menu? I sat there thinking (for approximately five seconds) when it hit me: [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 19, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 19, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/Disk-Savvy-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- DiskSavvy: analyze disk usage with nice charts
- DiskCheckup: be warned! Check the SMART data on your hard drives to check for possible failures
- Kindle: read your ebooks from the comfort of your Windows 8 computer or tablet
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 18, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 18, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/C-JDiskReport-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- JDiskReport: generate beautiful disk usage reports
- SnippingTool++: like Windows’ Snipping Tool, but better
- NBCNews: get all of the latest news and headlines on your start screen
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Read More »Lenovo: Windows 8 Pro tablets will sell for $500-$700, Windows RT tablets will be “$200-$300 less”
Despite rumors that Microsoft will sell its Windows RT Surface for US$199 and price the other Windows 8 Pro Surface around the same as current ultrabooks, pricing on the much-anticipated Windows 8-powered tablets have eluded us for the most part. Enter David Schmoock, Senior Vice President of Lenovo North America.[...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 17, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- WeatherBug: a beautiful
MetroWindows 8-style weather app - Qsel: A nice-looking program launcher
- Clover: get amazing, Chrome-like tabs in Windows Explorer
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 16, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 16, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/wiki-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- Wikipedia: a beautiful, official Wikipedia app
- XnConvert: a batch image processor
- CherryPlayer: play and stream music and videos
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Read More »Microsoft bans the use of ‘Metro’ in apps on Windows 8 Store
As reported earlier, Microsoft is facing a challenge by European retailer Metro AG over Microsoft’s use of the name ‘Metro’ in Windows 8 branding. As such, Microsoft is looking to eliminate the use of the name ‘Metro’. At first it appeared as if Microsoft would limit the eradication of ‘Metro’ [...]
Read More »Final version of Windows 8 now available for download through MSDN and TechNet
Dying for a taste of Windows 8? Windows 8 Previews not cutting it for you? Well wait no longer… if you have access to MSDN and/or TechNet.
Microsoft has released Windows 8 RTM (Release-To-Manufacturing) to MSDN and TechNet subscribers; this is the version of [...]
Read More »Evolution of Windows from Windows 1 to Windows 8, in pictures
Windows is the bane and backbone of modern day computing society. For better (Linux) or for worse (Mac), the world would be a completely different place if Windows was never born. Initially outed as Windows 1, Windows of the old age is nothing like Windows now. Indeed, I’m sure the [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 15, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 15, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/ChrisPC-Free-Video-Converter-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- ChrisPC Free Video Converter: convert video and audio files
- Kiwi Monitor: monitor your
kiwissystem - BrowserBackup Pro: back up your browser profile
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Read More »New Adobe Flash bug allows hackers to take over your computer, update Flash to v11.3.300.271 to be safe
Adobe has released an out of the blue security bulletin stating a bug in Adobe Flash is being exploited by hackers and could potentially allow attackers to take over computers. The attack vector is malicious Microsoft Word documents that exploit the ActiveX version of Flash Player in Internet Explorer on [...]
Read More »Microsoft Windows RT Surface tablet will be sold for $199, according to a rumor
We know Windows 8, Windows RT, and Microsoft Surface tablets will be released on October 26. What has been eluding us is pricing for the Surface tabs, and pricing is critical to the success of these tabs. With the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire dominating the sub-$200 market and the [...]
Read More »Microsoft announces Windows RT partners ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, and Samsung
Microsoft’s Windows RT is a lean version of Windows 8 designed to run on ARM based processors and which will not be sold as a standalone item (i.e. you can’t buy Windows RT in a retail store or online — you need to purchase a tablet to get it). Earlier [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 14, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- ClipSync: sync your clipboard to and from your Android device
- Image Resize Guide Lite: resize images
- PNG Gauntlet: crush PNGs to the smallest size possible
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 13, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 13, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/tabs-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- TabExplorer: add tabs to Windows Explorer
- LojiklSweep: back up pretty much anything
- Instagram Downloader: download photos from any public Instagram account
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 12, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 12, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/PhotoDemon-v4.3-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- PhotoDemon: a high speed, open-source image processor
- SlowView: an archaic but useful image viewer
- FastStone Image Viewer: an eerily similar image viewer
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 11, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- YAPM: a more powerful Windows Task Manager with built-in network monitoring
- MRU-Blaster: destroy most recently used lists
- ACDSee Free: the new Free version of ACDSee, a photo viewer
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 10, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 10, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/hbopf.png)
Today’s Software
- HibernateOnPowerFail: make your computer hibernate upon power failure
- Picturethrill: automatically download and set wallpapers from Bing, NASA, and more
- Photoscape: yet another free photo editing program
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Read More »Microsoft is renaming Metro UI in Windows 8 to just ‘Windows 8′
Since it hit the airwaves, Microsoft has been touting its new ‘Metro UI’ for Windows 8. Microsoft still intends to keep this new user interface… but with a different name.
Last week an internal Microsoft memo was leaked which said “discussions with an important European partner” forced Microsoft to “discontinue [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 9, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 9, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/Screenshot-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- EULAyzer: examine license agreements with ease
- MusicBee: a powerful music management program
- Dashlane: smart and secure password manager
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 8, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [August 8, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/08/Files-Arranger-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- File Arranger: automatically sort files
- Sleepwalker: turning off your computer was never easier
- Drive-Thru: manage drive security
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Windows has hundreds of thousands of programs. Because of this great volume and [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 7, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- MultiLoader: download multiple videos at once
- SubiT: download subtitles from context menu
- Quick Clean: clean up junk files
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