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[Ask dotTechies] Do you plan on upgrading to Windows 8? Do you like the new Metro UI?
Windows 8 is around the corner, with Windows 8 Consumer Preview already hitting the streets. Windows 8 isn’t just a new Windows. It is a radically different Windows which attempts to bridge the gap between traditional and mobile computer; a “post PC” world, if you will. As such, Windows 8 [...]
Read More »Instantly hide files and folders with WindMend Folder Hidden
A few posts ago, Ashraf thoroughly covered a couple of heavy duty serious encryptors called AxCrypt and TrueCrypt. If you’re looking for a way to hide your files/folders in a more simple, lightweight and less FBI/CIA style, then WindMend Folder Hidden might be just what you need.[...]
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Read More »Determine if your software and hardware are Windows 8 compatible with the Compatibility Center for Windows 8
Are you one of those techies who‘s eager to try out the Windows 8? Want to know if your hardware or software works with the Windows 8? Thanks to Microsoft, you can check out your product’s compatibility with the Compatibility Center for Windows 8.
What is it
The Compatibility [...]
Read More »Free Kingsoft Writer Professional 2012! [24-hours only] (Updated: This is “Standard”)
Software Description
The following is a description of Kingsoft Writer Professional 2012, as per the developer:
Kingsoft Writer Professional 2012 is dependable and fast word processing software that is highly compatible with Microsoft Word, and can read and edit DOC and DOCX formats. This allows you to freely transfer your
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Free AnVir Task Manager (v6.7)! [24-hours only]
Software Description
The following is a description of AnVir Task Manager, as per the developer:
AnVir Task Manager gives full information about process, services, TCP/UPD connections, drivers, DLLs. It has descriptions for 70 000+ startup programs and services. It detects new and unknown Trojans using security analysis and alerts on
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Firefox in 2012: Mozilla wants less emphasis on version numbers, better add-on compatibility, and more developer tools
Today, on their Mozilla Hacks blog, Mozilla reminded us of all the Firefox accomplishments for 2011. Chief among these accomplishments are Firefox for Android, privacy advancements courtesy of Do Not Track, and the new Firefox Aurora channel. In addition to the just-mentioned, Firefox made performance improvements, decreased memory usage, [...]
Read More »How to stay safe on Android
Recently I posted an article on privacy violations by apps on Android and iOS. After reading that article (you did read it, right?) I’m sure you must be wondering what you can do to protect yourself. Well the most assured way is to stop using a cell phone. However, that [...]
Read More »Apps are caught stealing private data stored on smartphones (Android and iOS)
In December 2010 the Wall Street Journal conducted a small test of the 101 most popular apps on iOS and Android, finding fifty-six apps transmitted the phone unique device ID to third parties, forty-seven apps transmitted the phone’s location to third parties, and five transmitted age, gender and other personal [...]
Free Zemana AntiLogger! [24-hours only]
Software Description
The following is a description of Zemana AntiLogger, as per the developer:
Zemana AntiLogger lets you:
- Do your online banking with peace of mind
- Increase your PC protection
- Defend against hackers
- Protect against keyloggers
- Guard against screen grabbers
- Surf anywhere and download anything—worry free
Security Features
- SSL Logger
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Free Paragon Disk Wiper 11 Personal Special Edition! [24-hours only]
Software Description
The following is a description of Paragon Disk Wiper 11 Personal Special Edition, as per the developer:
Your sensitive data is too easily recovered if you rely on the standard delete function or formatting your hard disk. Make sure that no-one can recover your data you thought was
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[Review] EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article:
EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition
Version reviewed:
v6.5.2
System Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 (x32 and x64)
Price:
Free for “home users” ($0)
Software description as per the developer:
As Partition Magic alternative, EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition is a FREE ALL-IN-ONE partition solution and disk
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Free uRex Video Converter Platinum! [Limited time offer]
Note: This giveaway was originally posted on Dec-11. That particular giveaway has ended and a new giveaway of the same software is available. Hence I have republished this post. Sorry to anyone that gets double notifications!
Software Description
The following is a description of uRex Video Converter Platinum, as per [...]
Read More »Quick Cliq is a multi-function, portable app launcher and productivity tool
You have done it all to try to be more efficient in your work (or play); you have tried organizing icons on your desktop, using the Quick Launch folder, or even Windows native program hotkeys feature. However, all your efforts light up in flames for one reason or another. Quick [...]
[iOS] Get better battery stats with Battery Doctor
The iPhone’s (or iPad’s/iPod’s) battery icon just shows you how full or empty it is. What if you want to know how much battery you have? Or how long your device will last if you continue to use 2G/3G data or talk on the phone? There’s an app for that.[...]
Tip: Launch programs with hotkeys using native Windows functionality — no third party software required
The other day, here on dotTech, we covered a program launcher called Jumplist Launcher; and there are what it seems to be dozens of other launchers — one for every personal taste, I guess. There are even program that give you the possibility to launch programs with keyboard hotkeys. However, [...]
Read More »Free EZGenerator 4.0! [24-hours only]
Software Description
The following is a description of EZGenerator, as per the developer:
What is EZGenerator.
EZGenerator is a combination offline Website builder and online content management system. Create the structure of your website offline, add pages, blogs and other features then upload it and continue to edit ‘live’ content
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Need to encrypt your files? Let AxCrypt or TrueCrypt do the job for you.
File encryption is a tricky business. We all have some files that we would like to keep encrypted so they are kept out the reach of others. Yet, there are so many encryption software out there. Which one should we use? Which ones can we trust? (After all, we don’t [...]
Read More »Tip: Hide desktop icons to improve Windows startup performance
Long, long time ago in a bedroom not so far away I was booting up my laptop. As my laptop was loading Windows, I couldn’t help but notice the desktop icons took a good amount of time to appear. Then a thought hit me: What if I hide the desktop [...]
Read More »[Firefox] Open your current page in another browser with “Open With” add-on
Have you ever felt the need to open the web page you’re looking at in other browsers, for whatever imaginable reason, while using Firefox? If you’re nodding your head up and down at the screen, I’ve got good news for you in the shape of a Firefox add-on called Open [...]
Read More »Tip: Testdrive Opera Next (Opera 12) without affecting your current Opera installation
Opera’s most recent stable version is the 11.61 and the next one will be version 12.00 (a.k.a. Opera Next). For those who can’t wait (or don’t want to wait) for the public release of Opera 12, Opera has has resealed an alpha preview that can be installed side by [...]
[Android] Best free anti-theft (device tracker/phone finder) app
Scared of losing your device, either to theft or personal negligence? While there is no way to ensure 100% chance of recovery of your lost Android device, there are apps out there that will help you in either getting your device back or, if you can’t get it back, protecting [...]
Read More »Free Focus Photoeditor (v6.3)! [24-hours only]
Software Description
The following is a description of Focus Photoeditor, as per the developer:
Focus Photoeditor is comparable to software used by the world’s most successful professional photographers, but even without any prior experience using photo editing software, even if you’re a complete novice, you can use the powerful photo
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Free myVault! [Less than 9 hours left]
Software Description
The following is a description of myVault, as per the developer:
Got sensitive documents or images that need protecting? Do you also need to make sure that the aforementioned documents and images stay organized to your specific needs?
myVault does exactly that! In a nutshell, it’s the digital
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[Firefox] Safe (an add-on) makes it easier to recognize secure (HTTPS) sites
Regardless of what browser you use, you want to know that any site on which you enter personal information is secure. You can spend time looking for the famous lock or to see if it says “https” instead of the usual “http.” Or, instead of spending time [...]
CintaNotes: Lightweight and user-friendly notes manager
Before I ever publish an article on dotTech, I spend significant time researching the topic which I will post about, finding alternatives, and discovering every kook and niche of it. Being human – yes I am human – by the time I get to the end of my evaluation, I [...]
Read More »Browse, convert, edit, and watermark images with FastStone Image Viewer
With all of the hype I have heard lately about FastStone Capture, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about another great program from FastStone – FastStone Image Viewer.
What is it and what does it do
FastStone Image Viewer is a freeware program from FastStone that [...]
Read More »Get eBook “Computing Harmony: How To Seamlessly Blend Windows and OS X” for free!
eBook Description
The following is a description of Computing Harmony: How To Seamlessly Blend Windows and OS X, as per the authors:
PCs and Macs living together more than ever.
The Mac vs. PC debate, which has gone on for decades now, is a false dichotomy. There’s long been
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Get eBook “Using iOS: Your Guide to the Latest and Greatest Mobile Operating System” for free!
eBook Description
The following is a description of Using iOS: Your Guide to the Latest and Greatest Mobile Operating System, as per the authors:
Learn all about iOS 5, the latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
If you’ve upgraded but aren’t sure what’s new, or
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Tip: Quickly access your desktop by pinning a desktop menu to your Windows taskbar
You are working very hard on something really important (e.g. watching… Hulu) and all of a sudden you need to do a task that requires you to access your desktop. Or, maybe you aren’t working very hard on anything important (e.g. trolling dotTech) and you decide to do that one [...]
Play chess… on Facebook
My last article, here on dotTech, was about a game development software, that provides the tools to create amazing new games, called Unity. But what about old school board games like Chess (more like ancient school, I know); where does it stand in this modern world of today? The good [...]
Read More »[Android] Tip: Don’t accidentally accept Google Play newsletters when using the new Play Store app
Google is in the process of rolling out the new Play Store app to Android devices. After you get the Play Store update, the first time you run the app you will be prompted to accept Google’s Terms of Services. If you hit Decline you won’t be able to [...]
Firefox 11 is out, users can now sync add-ons across computers
Mozilla is chugging away at them Firefox updates, officially releasing Firefox 11 today. Most of the changes, once again, deal with back-end and developer issues rather than end-user facing features. The most significant change for the end-user is the ability to sync add-ons across multiple computers for anyone that uses [...]
Read More »[Firefox] Save and restore tabs/windows with Session Manager
Firefox comes with a built-in session manager. This session manager remembers the tabs and windows you you had opened the last time you were using Firefox, which can then be restored manually or automatically in the event of a crash. The issue with Firefox’s session manager is a) it only [...]
How to add a (simple) start menu to Windows 8 without third-party programs [How-To Guide]
A major change in Windows 8 is the lack of a Start Menu — you know the cornerstone of Windows since… forever. Because of this new change, many programs have cropped up to fill the void, allowing you to add a start menu to Windows 8. What if you don’t [...]
Free Grand Theft Auto 1, Grand Theft Auto 2, and Wild Metal! [Rockstar video games for PC]
Depending on your age, you may have been in diapers when Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 1, Wild Metal, and Grand Theft Auto 2 came out. Or maybe you of age back then which means a) You are old and b) You have already played these games. Whatever the [...]
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