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Free Abelssoft MoneyFox 2012! [Limited time offer]
Software Description
The following is a description of MoneyFox 2012, as per the developer:
Do you want to keep track of your finances?
- Manage Your Finances
- Organize your incomes and expenses in categories
- Create recurring bookings with reminders
- Create stunning reports and statistics
MoneyFox – features overview
Keep track
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Android Market hits ten billion downloads, offers ten apps each day for the next ten days – including popular apps such as Swiftkey X, Minecraft, and Asphalt 6 – for $0.10 each to celebrate
Have some extra dimes this holiday season? Android Market has hit ten billion downloads and to celebrate Google is running a promotion for the next ten days. Each day, starting December 6 and lasting until December 16, ten “premium” apps will be sold for a measly $0.10/£0.10/€0.10 each:
Each day [...]
Read More »Fav4.org: A clean – yet elegant – candidate worthy of being your homepage/start page
Originally started by Opera, and popularized by Chrome, the “multiple homepage” concept is commonly used by people (whether by add-on or built in browser functionality) who can’t decide on one single website to be their homepage. However, what if you want something simple, clean, yet elegant and want it without [...]
Read More »[USA] Republic Wireless now offering contract-free “unlimited” data, talk, and text for $19/month
Back in November I posted about Republic Wireless, a new cell phone service provider in the USA. In the article I mentioned Republic Wireless was launching November 8, but aside from that we didn’t have many more details. Republic Wireless has launched. We have more details. Let’s talk. (Pun intended.)[...]
You bought a “Mac hard drive” but you are a Windows user; how to make it work on Windows?
I was roaming SlickDeals as I usually do and came across a post about a 1 TB USB external hard drive going for $65 (!). Naturally I jumped when I read that and decided to get more info. Turns out Best Buy is selling a 1 TB “Mac” Western Digital [...]
Read More »Get eBook “PC Security Guide” by Windows Secrets for free [Limited time offer]
eBook Description
The following is a description of PC Security Guide, as per the authors:
For better or worse, more of our daily activities are spent on the Internet. We stay in touch with friends and family, post those fun vacation photos for all to see, check out the
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Free CrazyTalk 6 SE! [Limited time offer]
Software Description
The following is a description of CrazyTalk 6, as per the developer:
CrazyTalk 6 focuses on animating the faces and gives you the power to import any photo or image into the fitting wizard and bring it to life with easy auto lip-sync. Add emotion to your
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Resize images quickly with Image Resizer (Powertoy Clone for Windows)
Up until now whenever I wanted to resize an image I would open up Paint.NET, load the image I want to resize, save it, and go. Yes I know – not a very clever or efficient method to resize images. However I have been using the Paint.NET method because I [...]
Read More »Free Abelssoft JetDrive 5 Professional! [Limited time offer]
Software Description
The following is a description of Abelssoft JetDrive 5 Professional, as per the developer:
JetDrive – Feature Overview
JetDrive defragments your hard drive. It does a far better job than Windows Defrag and — depending upon the condition of your hard drive — can result in a
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*Updated* [Announcement] About the new SHARE bar on dotTech
As I am sure most everyone has noticed by now, I have added a new SHARE bar to dotTech. This article is intended to ensure everyone is informed about what this bar is, what it is intended for, and what it is not.
Update: Listening to dotTechie feedback, I have [...]
Read More »PhraseExpress: multi-function software makes typing faster and more convenient
Most people enjoy using T9 (or something similar) on their cell phones when typing text messages. Since T9 uses an advanced behavioral detection algorithm (I don’t know if “behavioral detection algorithm” is a real term… I just made it up =P) to suggest the words T9 thinks you want. This [...]
Read More »Free CDRWIN 9 Basic!
Software Description
The following is a description of CDRWIN 9 Basic, as per the developer:
- Direct copy of data-CDs/DVDs (incl. computer games) and audio-CDs
- Burning and creation of ISO-, BIN- and XMD-images as well as Cue-Files
- Authoring of Orange Book-compatible data-CDs (CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA) as well as data-DVDs and Blu-ray
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Compare website load times with whichloadsfaster.com
While not a groundbreaking necessity (unless you are a webmaster, in which case you should really care about how fast your website loads since website speed is factored into Google’s algorithm), it is always fun to know which of your favorite websites loads the quickest. whichloadsfaster.com is an open source [...]
Read More »Free Format Converter 4 SE!
Software Description
The following is a description of Format Converter 4 SE, as per the developer:
The following are all the supported input/output formats, as per the developer:
dotTech Advice
Format Converter 4 SE stands for Format Converter 4 Special Edition, presumably because Format Converter 4 SE has [...]
Read More »Free Nik Software’s Color Efex Pro 3.0 Standard! [Limited time offer]
Software Description
The following is a description of Nik Software’s Color Efex Pro 3.0 Standard, as per the developer:
Nik Software Color Efex Pro 3.0 is a collection of digital filters that are widely used by many of today’s professional photographers around the world to save time and to
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Chrome now more popular than Firefox, Internet Explorer continues to decline
A few months ago in one of my classes a Chrome fanboy proclaimed how “popular” Chrome is and how “everyone must be using it”. At the time a friend and I scoffed at him, partly due to his fanboyism and partly due to the fact we knew Chrome wasn’t as [...]
Read More »Tip: Get a Motorola Defy, a water resistant Android handset, for $59.99 from T-Mobile USA with no contract or data plan requirement
Looking to jump on the smartphone bandwagon but don’t want to sign a two year contract with a forced monthly data plan? Today may be your lucky day. Reports are emerging T-Mobile USA is selling the Motorola Defy for $59.99 with no contract renewal or commitment:
Since there is [...]
Read More »Free BDlot DVD Clone Ultimate! [Limited time offer]
Software Description
The following is a description of BDlot DVD Clone Ultimate, as per the developer:
Backup any DVD to hard drive as ISO, DVD folder or burn to a DVD disc in several minutes with GPU accelerating technology.
Create Your Own Perfect DVD Backups of Raw Content with
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Record/capture your screen (create a video/screencast) without having to download or install a program
In the past I have written on what, in my opinion, is one of the best free video capture/screen recording tools available on the market right now: BB FlashBack Express. Since I discovered BB FlashBack Express I have been using it for all my screen capture/video creation needs. However what [...]
Read More »Free iCare Data Recovery Professional! [Limited time offer]
Update: It looks like this promotion has expired. Sorry I posted about it so late! If you still want this program, you can wait until it is promoted again (it is given out often) or read comment #9 by hal9000 and comment#18 by 3K3 explaining a trick on how to [...]
Change the look of your Windows (mainly icons but skins, bootup, etc. also) with Tuneup Styler.
In light of today’s giveaway of Folder Maker Pro, I think it is appropriate to create a post about how one can customize the look and feel of Windows to fit his needs.
There are websites, such as Deviantart.com, that display the work of very talented artists. These talented artists [...]
Read More »Get a taste of Windows Phone 7 on an iOS or Android device via an interactive online emulator
Want to know how the other 5% live? Microsoft has launched a web-based Windows Phone 7 emulator (probably written in HTML5), allowing iOS and Android device owners to see if the grass is truly greener on the other side by simply visiting http://aka.ms/wpdemo in their web browser.
The online emulator [...]
Read More »TouchFreeze: Automatically disable your laptop’s touchpad/trackpad while typing
Back when I first got my laptop, I had a helluva time getting used to trying not to touch the touchpad while typing. Eventually after lowing the sensitivity of the touchpad and spending hours typing, I learned how to minimize my typing errors resulting from accidental touchpad touch-age. However, to [...]
Read More »Free Ashampoo Photo Commander 8!
Software Description
The following is a description of Ashampoo Photo Commander 8, as per the developer:
Overview
Ashampoo Photo Commander is probably the only tool you need for organizing, editing, sharing and presenting your digital photos. In addition to this it can also be used for managing your audio
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Free Ashampoo Burning Studio 2012!
Software Description
The following is a description of Ashampoo Burning Studio 2012 as per the developer:
Overview of Features and Functions
- Burn data on CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs
- Update previously burned discs
- Backup important data on one or more CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs
- Rip audio titles of
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Watermark your images quickly and easily with PhotoWham!
To be honest freeware watermark program are hard to come by. There are some, but most of them suck (excuse my French). Good ones are rare. PhotoWham! is one of these rare good ones:
Yes it is true in terms of adding watermarks PhotoWham! is not very feature filled – [...]
Read More »Get eBook “Turbo Windows – The Ultimate PC Speed Up Guide” from Auslogics for free
Here’s an interesting freebie to round off the weekend. Auslogics, the Australian software developer house famously known for their Auslogics Disk Defrag, has published an eBook aimed at helping users “speed up” their computers; and to get people to read it, and thank them for their support, Auslogics is giving [...]
Read More »Customize Firefox’s about:blank page
Every time I open a new tab in Firefox, I’m greeted with about:blank. As far as creative names go, the name of this page is not very creative because it is just that – blank:
For most of us this isn’t a big deal because we don’t really spend much [...]
Read More »[Windows] Block access to USB devices (external hard drives, flash drives, printers, scanners, etc.) with USB Manager
Maybe we don’t want anyone saving our data to an external hard drive and walking away; or we want prevent others from accidentally loading malware through a flash drive; or we don’t want anyone wasting our paper and ink/toner. Whatever the case may be, there are times when we would [...]
[Windows] Color code your folders or modify their icon with Folderico
![[Windows] Color code your folders or modify their icon with Folderico](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2010/04/2010-04-25_185721-290x160.png)
The human eye has a tendency to better notice things if they stand out from their environment. For example, from your closet full of black shoes, you are more likely to notice a white shoe than a particular black shoe. So, then, I suppose the question is wouldn’t the same [...]
Read More »Seamlessly run Android apps on Windows PCs with BlueStacks App Player
Ever wanted to run Android apps on your PC? If so, BlueStacks might be up your alley. BlueStacks App Player is a nifty tool for Windows that allows users to seamlessly run Android apps on their PCs. Yeah, you read that properly: Seamlessly run Android apps on PCs.
BlueStacks [...]
Read More »Google Chrome now integrating ads into the browser, digital riot about to ensue
Don’t like ads? Not very many people do. Use an ad blocker? Cool, me too. There is one ad that I bet your ad blocker will not block (yet); and that is an ad that Google has (apparently) integrated into Google Chrome:
As you can see above, Google is displaying [...]
Read More »Customize your “Send To” right click context menu with Send To Toys
One of the few things I like about the Windows right click context menu is the “Send To” sub menu. Via this sub menu one can easily send files and folders to desired locations (folders, drives, etc.) or desired programs with a simple click. However what I don’t like is [...]
Read More »[Windows] ServiceSuite: A portable soft that allows users to easily manage Windows services via drag and drop
Ever open Windows’ native services manager and wish there was some way to easily modify the startup type of multiple services at a time? Well you know what they say — be careful what you wish for because you may just get it. (Do “they” really still say or am [...]
Read More »New Samsung ad mocks iPhone fans, earns points for being funny
The battle between Samsung and Apple has been raging for months (years?), most recently in courts of law. It appears all legal lawyer talk has not dumbed down Samsung’s marketing humor; a new ad – shown in the video found above – mocks iPhone fans in a humorous manner.
The [...]
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