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[Windows] Protect your system from malware infections via USB or external drives with BitDefender USB Immunizer
Security is always a hot issue in the world of technology, but sometimes you don’t have the luxury of being totally safe. For example, when it comes to mobile USB storage, like a USB flash drive, it can be difficult to discern how secure the device actually is. In fact, [...]
[Windows] Rip DVDs to DVD folder, ISO, AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV, etc. with BlazeVideo DVD Copy
dotTech has reviewed so many DVD copies and/or rippers in the recent past, I’d be surprised if every dotTechie has not yet found their favorite one. If, however, you are one of those people that are still looking, BlazeVideo DVD Copy wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth [...]
![Windows surrenders to Linux… at gunpoint [Wallpaper]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/04/linux_vs_windows_2-290x160.jpg)
[Windows] Easily remove malware, viruses, and unwanted changes by rebooting with Reboot Restore Rx
When it comes to protecting your computer, there is traditional protection in the form of anti-virus, firewall, etc. Then there is unorthodox protection vis-a-vis wiping all changes made to computer upon reboot; you know, similar to the functionality provided by programs like Windows SteadyState, Returnil System Safe, DeepFreeze, Drive Vaccine, [...]
[Windows] Mumble is an excellent free VoIP client for gaming and gamers [Mac OS X, Linux]
While playing games on a PC, especially MMOs, it’s necessary to talk to teammates and fellow players through VoIP software, or Voice over IP. There are several VoIP alternatives out there, some of which take up valuable system resources and provide poor audio quality. Skype, for example, is a terrible [...]
[Windows] Control multiple computers with a single mouse and keyboard with Multiplicity
In addition to using multiple displays on my main desktop configuration, I also end up using multiple computers simultaneously at times. I know I’m not alone, and a lot of dotTechies out there do the same. The process would be much easier if you could manage all computers with just [...]
How to edit PDFs on Windows, Mac, and Linux for free [Guide]
![How to edit PDFs on Windows, Mac, and Linux for free [Guide]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/04/2013-04-09_203637-290x160.png)
What do DOCs, RTFs, and ODTs all have in common? They are all some sort of word processing file format and it is very easy to create and modify them all. The purpose behind those file types is to serve word processing needs and word processing requires being able to [...]
Read More »[Windows] Add text and images, erase content, rotate pages, and more with WinPDFEditor
Being able to reliability edit PDFs is one of those few tasks that has yet to have a viable freeware solution. So to edit PDFs you must turn to shareware programs. WinPDFEditor is one of those shareware PDF editors. However, there are many shareware programs that claim to be able [...]
New updates and patches for Windows XP end next year. Will you make the switch to Windows 8? Windows 7, maybe?
Windows XP debuted on October 25, 2001, roughly 11.5 years ago. Since then, XP has gained a large following with a good number of people continuing to use the decade-old operating system. In fact, some estimates suggest as much as 1/3 of Windows users are still on Windows XP with [...]
Read More »[Windows] F.lux automatically adjusts screen brightness based on time of day, to help protect your eyes [Mac OS X, Linux]
Mobile devices have an integrated ambient light sensor that allows the device to dim and brighten the screen depending on the environment. Most computer monitors do not include such a feature, and it can leave you staring at an exceptionally bright display even during the wee hours of the night, [...]
[Windows] Backup your files and folders with 1-abc.net Backup, a portable file-level backup program
dotTech has a review of best free backup software for Windows. If, however, you don’t like the programs we recommended in our review or are looking for another option, 1-abc.net Backup is yet file-level backup program you can try. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Protect yourself from malware and malicious websites by running your browser in a sandbox with SecuBrowser
The traditional way to fight malware is to use an anti-virus (or anti-malware, if you prefer to call it that). A newer way to protect against malware that has emerged in the last decade or so is using a sandbox — isolating attack vectors (e.g. your browser) so even if [...]
[Windows] Easily resize windows to fill up the empty space on your screen when multi-tasking with WinMaximumize
Ever multi-task? I’m sure most dotTechies multi-task often with multiple windows open at the same time. dotTech has featured WinSplit Revolution in the past, a program that allows you to easily tile windows on-screen. However, what if you don’t necessarily want to tile windows but rather easyily arrange windows so [...]
[Windows] Remove watermarks from PDFs with SoftOrbits PDF Logo Remover
Sometimes you may find a PDF that has a watermark which you want to remove (for whatever reason). SoftOrbits PDF Logo Remover is a program that claims to allow you to remove those watermarks. Let’s see if it does what it claims to do.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Easily pin files, folders, and libraries to the taskbar with TaskbarPinner
The Windows taskbar is a fantastic tool when used properly. Unfortunately, there are some minor restrictions that make it less useful, even with its tremendous potential. For example, you cannot pin a shortcut for a folder to the taskbar. If you try to pin a folder shortcut, it will instead [...]
[Windows] StarBurn is a portable CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and HD-DVD burning suite
If you are a regular dotTechies, chances are you have already read our review on best free CD/DVD/Blu-ray burning program for Windows and have a burning program you like. However, if you are not happy with what you have currently or simply don’t have a good burner, then you may [...]
[Windows] Improve performance while gaming, watching videos, etc. with JetBoost, an alternative to Game Booster
Techies, geeks, and PC aficionados know how to optimize their system for maximum performance. Most average Joes, however do not know how to optimize their machine. Because of that simple fact, they turn to optimization software, which inherently automates the entire process. Applications like Game Booster and the AMD Fusion [...]
[Windows] Convert PDFs into 3D flipbooks with 3D Page Flipbook
PDFs are a very common format used by many people. Maybe too many people. If you want to do something to make yourself, your work, your product, your company, etc., then consider not using PDFs and instead using 3D flipbooks. And to help you do that is 3D Page Flipbook[...]
Is this Apple fanboyism to the extreme or an honest mistake by a popular tech blog?
I often troll the Internet to find interesting news tidbits to post about on dotTech (or to make Enrique post about them, poor lad having to do my bidding). I was doing the same today when I came across an article on BGR (or should I say, iBGR as some [...]
Read More »How to make YouTube videos load faster on Windows (XP, 7, 8, Vista), Mac OS X, and Linux [Guide]
YouTube is owned by Google. Google is a web 2.0 company. They know how to manage server load. So then the question is why do so many people run into buffering issues when watching YouTube… even people on seemingly fast connections? This article provides more insights into this conundrum plus [...]
[Windows] Stellarium is an awesome digital planetarium for aspiring astronomers and geeks [Android, Mac OS X, Linux]
Since I was just a little squirt I’ve been fascinated with the stars. It blows my mind every time I stop and think about how massive the universe truly is. One of the most prominent ways to geek out is to grab an old fashioned telescope, sit in the dark [...]
![How to fix Windows 8 [Image]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/04/how_to_fix_windows_8-290x160.jpg)
New Copy.com cloud storage service gives free 5 GB storage plus free 5 GB for every person you refer
I’m guessing between Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, and iCloud, most people have their cloud storage needs fulfilled. However, that hasn’t stopped competing cloud storage services from cropping up. Copy is the latest to join the fray.
Copy is a new cloud storage service by Barracude Networks, a company networking hardware. [...]
Read More »[Windows] Snackr is a great RSS aggregator and reader, but it does not replace Google Reader [Mac OS X, Linux]
Google Reader is going away. Most folks already know that Google will be shutting the service down at the very beginning of July. While some could clearly care less about Reader retiring, the few of us who do care are frantically searching for a viable alternative. The honest truth is, [...]
[Windows] How to create custom screensavers and photo or image slideshows with IrfanView
I’m sure, by now, most dotTechies have heard of IrfanView, a popular freeware image viewer and Windows Photo Viewer alternative we featured in our list of 12 free image viewers on Windows. However, some people may not know IrfanView is not just an image viewer — it can do things [...]
[Windows] Create custom screensavers and image slideshows with gPhotoShow Pro
Windows come’s with many built-in screensavers and you have the option to download other screensavers. However, what is you want to create a custom slideshow using images of your own? Or maybe not a screensaver but an image slideshow? That is where gPhotoShow Pro comes in. Let’s see if it [...]
Windows Blue may be Windows 8.1, if a screenshot is to be believed
Last week we heard murmurs about Windows Blue being shown off to the public by Microsoft this June. Now a screenshot by an anonymous user going by the name ‘Kacper.K’ indicates Windows Blue may actually be Windows 8.1.
Check out the screenshot above. You can clearly see it state “Microsoft [...]
Read More »[Windows] NexusImage is a well designed, portable, and lightweight image viewer
It’s common knowledge that Windows has it’s own image viewer. The issue is the default image viewer is very basic, such as its inability to support animated GIFs. NexusImage is far from basic. NexusImage is a full featured image viewer, one that even allows you to view the EXIF data [...]
![“Linux users don’t have relationships” [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/04/windows_vs_linux_users-290x160.gif)
![Windows Search’s index database file is 72 GB on this computer! [Image]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/04/wtf_windows_index-290x160.jpg)
[Windows] Clean, optimize, and manage your computer with Ashampoo WinOptimizer, a program with over 20 different tools and features
There are many, many jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none system utilities out there that perform multiple functions under one roof, functions you would otherwise have to download multiple different programs for. Ashampoo WinOptimizer is another of those utilities. Is it any better than the rest? Is it worth the download? Let’s find out.[...]
[Windows] Free EaseUS Todo Backup Workstation (v5.8) — supports restore to dissimilar hardware! [dotTech Exclusive, 72-hours only]
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EaseUS Todo Backup has been featured on dotTech multiple times in the past. EaseUS Todo Backup Free is featured in our review of best free backup program for Windows and we have [...]
Read More »[Windows] Chocolatey brings Linux-like command line software installation to Windows
Windows is lacking what some Linux users sometimes take for granted, and that is package management (aka installing programs via command line). If you’re set in your ways and you refuse to switch to Linux to use package management, you can rest assured that Chocolatey may be for you.[...]
[Windows] Abiword is a lightweight word processor that still packs a punch [Mac OS X, Linux]
Sometimes you don’t need an entire office suite, you just need to write. That’s where Abiword comes in. Abiword is a simple yet full-featured word processing program. If you use XFCE on Linux, Abiword also happens to ship with the XFCE desktop environment as the XFCE team feels that Abiword [...]
[Windows] 3 free programs to easily encrypt files stored in cloud storage (Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, Box, etc.) [Mac OS X, iOS, Android]
![[Windows] 3 free programs to easily encrypt files stored in cloud storage (Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, Box, etc.) [Mac OS X, iOS, Android]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/04/boxcryptor_screenshot-290x160.png)
I’m sure many dotTechies use cloud storage service, at least sparingly if not frequently. One of the major concerns with cloud storage is the safety and privacy of data; no one wants their files, documents, etc. in the wrong hands. The best way to combat these concerns is to simply [...]
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