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Windows software of the day [June 22, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [June 22, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/CodecInstaller-228x160.png)
Today’s Software
- CodecInstaller: check and install codecs
- System Explorer: see detailed information about processes
- G+ Notifier: get Google+ notifications on your desktop
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Read More »Android apps of the day [June 22, 2012]
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Today’s Apps
- GO TaskManager EX [Task killer app that provides additional perks of cache cleaning, scanning boot time apps, and more]
- Pic Collage [Create picture collages with your photos]
- Open Flash [Open and play SWF format games, animations, videos, etc]
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Read More »iOS apps of the day [June 22, 2012]
![iOS apps of the day [June 22, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/2012-06-22_000818-188x160.png)
Today’s Apps
- Caller ID Ringtones (Use voice names to know who’s calling)
- Touch Mouse (Use your device as the computer’s mouse)
- League of Evil (Side scrolling adventure game)
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iOS has [...]
Read More »No Windows Phone 8 upgrade for Windows Phone 7 users; but the story is not over
I have good and bad news for you all today. Microsoft has announced Windows Phone 8, the next version of their Windows Phone operating system. That is the good news. The bad news is Windows Phone 8 has major changes from Windows Phone 7; changes that require specific hardware components, [...]
Google bans website that rips MP3s from Youtube
Anyone who is familiar with Youtube and has been watching and/or hearing music online would be quite familiar with such instances where we see many websites implicitly infringing copyrights (as touchy as this subject may be). Some websites even consider their activity to be something heroic.
Though there have been [...]
Read More »Samsung vs Apple: Apple is found guilty of infringing on Samsung patent
Making a mark on one of the major ‘smartphone wars’, Samsung won a patent infringement case against Apple. A Dutch court has held Apple guilty for infringing on a patent owned by Samsung.
With the iPhone 4S, Apple has infringed on a Samsung patent that governs an “apparatus for encoding
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Windows software of the day [June 21, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [June 21, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/fairwaether-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- WeatherPaper: a beautiful weather wallpaper
- DocFetcher: search files on your computer
- DropIt: create easy-to-use drag-and-drop zones
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Windows has hundreds of thousands of programs. Because of this great volume [...]
Read More »iOS apps of the day [June 21, 2012]
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Today’s Apps
- Best Prompter (A speech reminder that keeps pace with you)
- Friends Around Me (Talk with your friends that are in your vicinity)
- ZDAY Survival Simulator (Make choices on surviving a zombie infestation)
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Read More »NVIDIA replies to Linux guru’s middle finger
NVIDIA has replied to the recent comments made by Linus Torvalds about the lack of support to Linux by NVIDIA.
While attending a forum hosted in Finland, on June 14, Torvalds spilled out his distaste for the lack of support of Linux by NVIDIA. He said that even though NVIDIA [...]
Read More »Mozilla building ‘Junior’ browser for iOS
The past week has witnessed quite a number of revelations by some of the giants concerned with the computing world. With Apple revealing iOS 6, Microsoft revealing Surface Tablets, leakage of Xbox 720 and Kinect 2 details, and many more, Mozilla has just jumped into the fray with ‘Junior’, a [...]
Flame malware confirmed to be a product of US and Israel to slow Iranian nuclear efforts
Recently, ‘Flame’ had become a very familiar word to almost all among us. Flame has been named by security experts to be the most complicated malware the security world has ever encountered till now. Flame makes use of a vulnerability in the computers running Windows operating system, enacting itself to [...]
Windows software of the day [June 20, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [June 20, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/Remove-Empty-Directories-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- Remove Empty Directories: remove empty directories.
- Windows 7 Orb Changer: change the Windows 7 taskbar start menu orb
- Jumplist Extender: add custom jumplist items
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Windows has hundreds of [...]
Read More »Android apps of the day [June 20, 2012]
![Android apps of the day [June 20, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/xpmodlauncher-290x160.jpg)
Today’s Apps
- XP Mod Launcher [Homescreen replacement app that makes your device look and operate like Windows XP]
- How to Tie a Tie [App that teaches you how to tie a tie for thirteen different styles]
- Garfield’s Diner [Game]
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Read More »iOS apps of the day June 20, 2012
Today’s Apps
- Calculator Infinity (Multi-function calculator)
- Messages+ (Create newer looking text messaging bubbles)
- Dragon Flight (Rapid fire dragon shooting game)
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iOS has over 600,000 apps. With so many apps out [...]
Read More »Facebook acquires Face.com, a facial recognition service
In another move to strengthen in its stance in the social networking field, Facebook acquired a facial recognition service, Face.com. The acquisition is somewhat of a harmonious one for Facebook since Face.com already has two useful APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) integrated with Facebook. The first API, [...]
US government asks Google to turn over more and more private user data
Every so often Google voluntarily releases reports in regards to requests made by governments across the world to access private user data. The recently released bi-annual report by Google notes there has been an increase of around 37% in the requests for private data of users by the US government.[...]
Microsoft announces Windows 8 ‘Microsoft Surface’ tablets, potential iPad killer(s)
As expected, Microsoft has announced its own Microsoft-branded Windows 8 tablets. The surprise, however, is Microsoft not only announced a Windows RT tablet (the version of Windows 8 that runs on ARM-based processors) but it also announced a Windows 8 Pro tablet. Windows 8 Pro is the ‘traditional’ version of [...]
Windows software of the day [June 19, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [June 19, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/Customize-Start-Menu-bigger-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- ResizeEnable: resize size-restricted windows
- Update Freezer: stop automatic updaters
- iCopy: turn your scanner into a photocopier
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Windows has hundreds of thousands of programs. Because of this great volume [...]
Read More »Android apps of the day [June 19, 2012]
![Android apps of the day [June 19, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/mihomelauncher-290x160.jpg)
Today’s Apps
- MiHome Launcher [Homescreen replacement app that mimics iPhone functionality; it is the launcher found in MIUI custom ROMs]
- HD Player [Video player app that plays almost all video and audio formats]
- WinZip [Extract encrypted and unencrypted ZIP archives; official WinZip app for Android]
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Read More »iOS apps of the day [June 19, 2012]
![iOS apps of the day [June 19, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/2012-06-18_235522-187x160.png)
Today’s Apps
- iDownloader Plus (Download lots of file types with the built-in browser)
- MEander (Make your photo look like a caveman)
- Blobster (Collect all items in each level as a blob)
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Read More »Linux guru Linus Torvalds gives Nvidia the middle finger for not supporting Linux
Linus Torvalds has often been known for his ‘openness’. In a forum hosted by Aalto Center for Entrepreneurship in Otaniemi, Finland on June 14, he shared his thoughts on Nvidia (again).
When asked by a woman about the lack of support from Nvidia for Linux systems, Linus Torvalds expressed his [...]
Read More »Bing integrates Yelp for better local searches
Microsoft had recently added results from many third-party content providers, such as Encyclopedia Britannica and Qwiki, to enhance Bing search results. A recent announcement by Microsoft has reported that users of its search engine, Bing, will be getting enhanced local-oriented results thanks to a new integration of Yelp.
According to [...]
Read More »Apple I, the first Apple computer, sold for $374,500 while Steve Jobs note fetches $27,500
Along with all the big happenings around Apple, such as the WWDC 2012 coming to a conclusion; there’s yet another news related to Apple that has just hit the stands. Sotheby, an auction house, has just auctioned an Apple I (the motherboard, cassette interface, and its BASIC programming manual) for [...]
Windows software of the day [June 18, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [June 18, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/UNetbootin-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- UNetbootin: install a variety of Linux-based OSes onto a thumb drive
- WinSetupFromUSB: install Windows 2000+ setup/UBCD4Win/Linux-based OSes onto a thumb drive
- Snap!: take photos with goofy effects using your webcam
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Read More »iOS apps of the day [June 18, 2012]
![iOS apps of the day [June 18, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/2012-06-17_171149-184x160.png)
Today’s Apps
- Mandala HD Lite (View a kaleidoscope of colors with soothing flute music)
- Spring Cleaning (Clean up your contact list all in one go)
- Virtual Table Tennis 2: Ping Pong Online (Play table tennis online)
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Read More »Xbox 720, Kinect 2, and Kinect Glasses (Project Fortleza) details revealed
A leaked document has made public some future plans of Microsoft in regards to Xbox 720, Kinect 2, and Kinect Glasses. The 56-page document leaked to Scribd has now been removed “at the request of Covington & Burling LLP,” an international law firm that lists Microsoft as one of its [...]
Read More »Stable version of CyanogenMod 7.2 officially released
CyanogenMod is a highly popular custom ROM for Android devices. If you are new to CyanogenMod, consider taking some time to read the Wikipedia page of CyanogenMod.
CyanogenMod 7.2, the much awaited custom mobile operating system based on Android 2.3.7 (the latest version of Gingerbread), has now been released into [...]
Read More »Microsoft branded Windows 8 tablet to be revealed on June 18
For over three decades Microsoft has been ruling a large part of the software market, with the Windows operating system still running along as the most used among personal computers. At the same time, Apple, which has found run-away success with the release of iPhone in 2007 and iPad in [...]
Windows software of the day [June 17, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [June 17, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/JackDinns-Auto-Speed-Tester-Total-DataSet-20120616-TO-20120616-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- JD’s Auto Speed Tester: comprehensively test and graph your download/upload speeds
- Billy Mays Caps Lock: Billy Mays here! Disable Caps Lock and get his voice with this tool
- mStartEx: get a Metro-style start menu on older versions of Windows
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Read More »iOS apps of the day [June 17, 2012]
![iOS apps of the day [June 17, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/2012-06-17_011536-189x160.png)
Today’s Apps
- Flashlight – 4 in 1 (It that has more uses that just a flashlight)
- Bookmark.com (Store bookmarks on a server and view the link in the app)
- Treefense (Defend your tree against those who want to take it away)
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Read More »Using Skype in Ethiopia could land you in jail for 15 years
According to a new legislation passed on by the Ethiopian government this May, usage of Skype could lead to the user serving 15 years in jail.
Ethiopian authorities have been infamous throughout the past in regards to user privacy and freedom. This new rule makes illegal the usage of any [...]
Read More »Firefox 14 brings extra security features, Metro style, other improvements
Mozilla Firefox, the open source browser which has been facing serious threat from Google Chrome and has been trying hard to gain back and/or grow beyond its old days’ user-base which has declined since the coming of Google Chrome, currently has its latest Firefox 14 in Beta; and on July [...]
Dropbox for iOS updated to 1.5, brings 3 GB additional free space and automatic uploads
The latest update to the Dropbox app for iOS (v1.5) brings some of the much awaited features to iOS users that Android users have already been enjoying with their Dropbox app. The application’s look and feel are also now similar to its Android version.
Automatic uploads is one of the [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [June 16, 2012]
![Windows software of the day [June 16, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/Caps-Lock-Toggle-v1.1-Freeware-290x160.png)
Today’s Software
- Caps Lock Toggle: easily disable and reenable caps lock
- ExtractNow: extract multiple archives quickly and easily
- Handy Shortcuts: create shortcuts to oft-used tasks that don’t normally lend themselves to shortcuts easily
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Read More »Android apps of the day [June 16, 2012]
![Android apps of the day [June 16, 2012]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/06/firstaidamericanredcross-290x160.jpg)
Today’s Apps
- First Aid – American Red Cross [App that provides information regarding common health issues, teaches you how to prepare for them and how to deal with them in emergency situations]
- SMS Flash [Receive click-through and semi-transparent popup notifications of new SMS/text messages without having to exit whatever app
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