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[Windows] Create encrypted CDs, DVDs, and ISOs with idoo Secure Disc Creator
The world is slowly moving away from physical discs such as CDs and DVDs. However, many people still utilize CDs/DVDs not only for watching movie but for data storage purposes. If you store data on CDs/DVDs, then you may have a need to encrypt that data so that only you [...]
Another Windows fail thanks to poor Microsoft coding [Image]
![Another Windows fail thanks to poor Microsoft coding [Image]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/02/make_up_your_mind_microsoft-290x160.jpg)
Windows is the most widely used operating system in the world, and it has plenty (plenty) of issues. Some people argue these issues are because it is impossible for Microsoft to code for and accommodate all the different hardware out there; others say it is because Microsoft sucks at coding. [...]
Read More »This is a leaked screenshot of Windows Blue, plus a rumor about Windows Blue development
Last year the rumor mill spit out a rumor of Microsoft upending its regular 3-4 year Windows update cycle in favor of yearly releases (presumably in response to the changing technological landscapes thanks to mobile devices). Aside from that, however, little is known about Windows Blue. And this post isn’t [...]
Read More »[Windows] Batch convert images between popular formats with Daanav Image Converter
There are times that I use certain programs that only access certain picture files. So I’m always on the lookout for a good image converter that I can use quickly and easily. That is what brought me to Daanav Image Converter. This is a program that is simple to [...]
[Windows] Start Menu X replaces your Start Menu with something more customizable — even works with Windows 8!
Windows (bar Windows 8) comes with a Start Menu. However, that Start Menu isn’t easily customizable… at least not like how people would like it to be. That is where Start Menu X comes in. This program replaces your Start Menu with a more customizable menu. It even works with [...]
[Windows] Free Expert PDF 8 Professional (fully featured PDF editor)!
UPDATE: This promotion has now ended. Sorry to all those that missed it!
Need a good PDF editor without paying an arm an leg? Then you have come to the right place because in this post we describe how you get can Expert PDF 8 Professional ($95 value) for free![...]
Read More »We all love Windows XP, but let’s face it — driver support in XP sucks [Image]
![We all love Windows XP, but let’s face it — driver support in XP sucks [Image]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/02/xp2-620x4651-290x160.jpg)
Without a doubt one of the most successful iterations of Windows is (was) Windows XP. Even today, eleven years after it was released and three major new versions of Windows out (one of which, Windows 7, is also a huge success), millions of people insist on continuing to use Windows [...]
Read More »[Windows] Convert your writing into pictures with Text to Image
We have talked about programs in the past that can pull text from an image, but what about a program that can turn text into an image? Well that is just what Text to Image does. This is a program that allows you to write your own text, choose your [...]
[Windows] Backup, clean, and defrag your registry with Athtek Registry Cleaner
Have an increasingly slow computer? Some people would like you to believe that cleaning and/or defragging your registry will help boost performance. To clean and defrag your registry, you need a registry cleaner or defragger. Athtek Registry Cleaner is both; let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Make note-taking and storing information simple with FreeText
Trying to find a free text editor is not that hard. There are tons of them out there. So I really didn’t expect much from FreeText. That being said, it was free, and I decided to give it a go. What I was left with was a great program [...]
[Windows] Best free PDF reader — Adobe Reader vs Foxit Reader vs PDF-XChange Viewer vs Nitro PDF Reader vs Sumatra PDF
![[Windows] Best free PDF reader — Adobe Reader vs Foxit Reader vs PDF-XChange Viewer vs Nitro PDF Reader vs Sumatra PDF](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/02/foxit-screenshot-290x160.png)
PDFs are one of the most common document formats. To read PDFs, you need a PDF reader. There are tons of PDF readers out there. What to know the best free one? You have come to the right place!
All of the programs reviewed here are capable of rendering the [...]
Read More »[Windows] Add, delete, rotate pages of PDFs, add watermarks, and more with 3DPageFlip PDF Editor
For as useful as PDFs are for sharing documents and information, they are a pain in the *** when it comes to editing. Looking for a tool to help you manage PDF pages (e.g. add, delete, rotate, resize, etc.), add watermarks, or modify PDF encryption? 3DPageFlip PDF Editor is a [...]
[Windows] Columbus Browser is a lightweight and quick internet browser [Mac OS X]
I have heard of a lot of internet browsers, but I had never heard of Columbus Browser. So when I came across it, I was looking forward to giving it a try. It’s not so much that I am unhappy with the current browser I am using (SeaMonkey). In [...]
Browser toolbars aren’t just annoying — they can be dangerous, too [Image]
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Most of us dislike having toolbars in our browsers because they are annoying; not only do they tend to hijack our homepages, but they use up a lot of screen real estate, making it more difficult to surf the web… especially if you have 12 toolbars installed in one browser. [...]
Read More »[Windows] Convert audios and videos to other formats with Tipard 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 Video Converter is one such audio and [...]
[Windows 8] How to disable or change default signature in Mail app
![[Windows 8] How to disable or change default signature in Mail app](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/02/0216-3-290x160.png)
Have you ever received an email that was sent from the Mail app in Windows 8? Did you notice that it has the signature “Sent from Windows Mail”? Following email clients on smartphone systems, Windows 8 sets the sentence “Sent from…” as the default signature for all emails sent from [...]
Read More »[Windows] Quickly download and convert videos from YouTube with BlazeVideo YouTube Downloader
There are a lot of programs out there that claim to download videos from YouTube. However, time and time again I see these videos failing to deliver on this one claim. That was why I was very excited to try BlazeVideo YouTube Downloader. It says it can download and [...]
[Windows] View, share, and favorite your images and photos with ArcSoft Photo+, an alternative to Windows Photo Viewer
Windows has built-in capability to view images, known as Windows Photo Viewer. However, sometimes people are unhappy with Windows Photo Viewer simply because of its simplistic nature. Looking for an alternative image viewer? ArcSoft Photo+ is one such program. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] 12 free image viewers or organizers (Windows Photo Viewer alternatives)
![[Windows] 12 free image viewers or organizers (Windows Photo Viewer alternatives)](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/02/2013-02-15_233516-290x160.png)
Windows comes with built-in capability to view images. However, that built-in image viewer has many limitations such as the inability to view animated GIFs, inability to crop images, inability to easily share images aside from via email, inability to convert images, etc. To solve the woes of Windows Photo Viewer, [...]
Read More »[Windows 8] Notepad Classic is a Notepad alternative for Windows 8
The lack of of a metro style notepad was noted by many users. Microsoft should have released something, but they never did. The developers of Notepad Classic, took note of this and released and released this app. And this app does everything, that the Microsoft app would have done. [...]
[Windows] Rip DRM-protected DVDs to other video formats with Goodisc Movie DVD Copy
Have a bunch of DVDs you want to watch on your smartphone or tablet? Or maybe you want to watch the DVDs on your computer without having to put in the discs every time. Or maybe you just want to store your DVDs in a different video format. Whatever the [...]
[Windows 8] How to scan a file for virus or malware from context menu
![[Windows 8] How to scan a file for virus or malware from context menu](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/02/0214-61-290x160.png)
Viruses, malware, spyware, and all kinds of scumware always worry Windows users. Fortunately, Windows 8 comes with built-in Windows Defender, which is know as Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) on other versions of Windows, that can keep you safe without installing any third-party security software. However, there is a big issue [...]
Read More »[Windows] Stop your mouse from accidentally double-clicking with Left Mouse Button Fix
We have all more than likely experienced it at some point. You are using your mouse like normal, you click something, and your mouse double clicks. It can be very annoying! This goes double when trying to highlight things or just use your mouse in general. Usually the best solution [...]
[Windows] Lock your folders and keep them hidden with Folder Locker Free
If you share your computer with others or you just really care about security, locking your folders is something that you may have already considered. There are tons of different programs out there that allow you to do this (such as Private Folder), and Folder Locker Free is one of [...]
Adobe Reader is hit with new zero-day attack, avoid immediately to stay safe
Adobe Reader, Adobe’s popular PDF viewer, has a flaw that is allowing hackers to install malware on users’ computers. The exploit affects the latest version of the program (11.0.1), as well as earlier versions. This appears to be Windows only.
Adobe engineers have tried to make malware attacks harder to [...]
Read More »[Windows] Recover deleted and lost files with MunSoft Easy Drive Data Recovery
Ever accidentally delete a file and then realize your mistake, for it to only be too late since you flushed it down recycle bin already? Or maybe you have experienced a dreaded computer crash and lost your important files in the process. In either case, you require a file recovery [...]
[Windows] Focus completely on your work with WriteMonkey, a clutter-free and portable writing application
I would like to say that when I sit down to write something, I get into the “Zone”. Unfortunately, that would be a lie. I can become very easily distracted. So I went looking for a writing application that could help me stay on track. What I came across was [...]
[Windows] Simultaneously view and export internet browsing history from Firefox, Chrome, IE, Safari, and SeaMonkey with BrowsingHistoryView
Last month we reviewed MiTeC Internet History Browser, a program that allows you to view the history of all your browsers at the same time. Not happy with MiTec Internet History Browser? BrowsingHistoryView does the same thing except it also allows you to export your history. Let’s check it out.[...]
[Windows 8] Read and manage your eTextbooks with Kno Textbooks
For all the students out there, we all do know how costly the textbooks recommended and our biggest help in this case would definitely be E-Textbooks. And Kno Textbooks makes this all easy on Windows 8 now. The great app which has been for iOS and Android, now is on [...]
[Windows] Registry Life brings registry defrag and cleaner in one program
I have used a lot of registry cleaners in my life, and Registry Life didn’t appear to offer much more. But it offers two registry services in one: an optimizer and a cleaner. Unfortunately, I found myself liking the program that it installed on my computer, without my knowledge, even [...]
[Windows] EasyFileViewer will open almost any file type or format
Have you ever come across a file that you simply cannot open on your computer? This can be a pretty frustrating experience. Maybe you once had a program that could open this file type, or maybe you received the file from someone else and you never had a program that [...]
[Windows] Convert PDF to DOC, RTF, TXT, image, HTML, and SWF with PDFZilla
dotTech has a review on best free PDF to Word (DOC, RTF) converter for Windows. In that review we list an excellent program, UniPDF, for converting PDFs to DOCs/RTFs. If, however, you are unhappy with UniPDF and/or would like to be able to more than PDF -> Word conversions, PDFZilla[...]
[Windows 8] How to start, stop, and setup Automatic Maintenance, a feature that automatically scans for viruses, spyware, updates, and more
![[Windows 8] How to start, stop, and setup Automatic Maintenance, a feature that automatically scans for viruses, spyware, updates, and more](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/02/0211-1-290x160.png)
Not only does it come with many new features, but Windows 8 also improves on features from previous versions of Windows. One of them is Maintenance – the feature that automatically diagnoses your system. It can scan for viruses, spyware, update the system, and other works to keep your Windows [...]
Read More »[Windows] Turn text to speech with Balabolka, a portable text-to-speech reader
From time to time, I like to use text to speech programs. However, I never use them enough to actually need one that you have to install. In fact, I usually find myself wanting to use the program more often when I’m “on the go”. So that brings us to [...]
[Windows] Convert (transform) videos into animated GIFs using Any GIF Animator
Animated GIFs…we all love them. They are becoming a very fun way to express an “idea” or “feeling” online. Usually, they express a feeling a lot better than what words can…and they are typically pretty funny. However, if you are like me, you may not be the best at making [...]