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US government has direct access to data servers of major tech companies, is potentially spying on… everyone
This is a little late, but in light of recent events it’s still certainly worth covering. Just days after the news broke that the NSA or National Security Agency had a secret court order which allowed them to view various wireless records, we found out it was a lot worse [...]
Read More »[Windows] Track shutdown times, session duration, and reasons for power-off with TurnedOnTimesView
One way to monitor your PC and how it’s used is to keep track of shutdown times and the duration of each user session. While you may not be able to see what a user was doing during their particular session, you can still get a feel for how long [...]
[Android] Automate tasks and actions based on time, day, location, battery level, and more with Profile Flow
Automation is a pretty useful function, especially for mobile devices. If there’s a particular task you find yourself often performing, or there are various functions that you migrate to frequently then automation can help you get those things done without requiring manual input. For example, you can set your Wi[...]
[iPhone] Create and share PDF documents with PDF it All
PDFs are great. They’re easy to view, and their clean look makes them ideal for sharing reports, articles, images, and more. You can password protect them, use to them to share read-only documents, compact, and self-contained. For all these reasons and more, it makes sense to have a PDF app [...]
[iPhone] My Wonderful Days Lite is a private diary app with an emotive twist
The very word “diary” conjures up images of pre-teen girls writing about their “crushes” in a sparkly pink notebook. In reality, however, people of both genders (and all ages) have the desire to write down their secret thoughts. Everyone has secrets. Some are big, some are small…but they can all [...]
![Riding this swing takes guts [Amazing Photo of the Day]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/06/the_swing-290x160.jpg)
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The problem with social networks and the people that use them [Comic]
![The problem with social networks and the people that use them [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/06/going_for_dinner_comic-290x160.png)
Sure not all social networkers behave like this, but I’m sure we all know someone like this.
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E3 game spotlight — Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Assassin’s Creed IV is the next title in the acclaimed series. Assassin’s Creed III saw the end of Desmond’s story, so originally it was not clear whether or not the next game will include future elements. As the name implies, ACIV will follow pirate assassin Edward Kenway, the grandfather of [...]
Read More »E3 game spotlight — Mad Max
Yep, they’re finally making a game based on the series of films with the same name. It’s being developed by the same company that made Just Cause 2, Avalanche Studios.
System: Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4, PC
As taken from the game’s official site:
Play as Mad Max, a
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E3 game spotlight — Watch Dogs
Watch Dogs will be an open world survival game meshed with action and espionage elements. It was first unveiled during Ubisoft’s E3 press conference last year.
System: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii-U, PS4, Xbox One
According to the game’s official site:
Set in Chicago, where a central network of computers connects
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Wearable Power Pocket charges mobile devices with body and heat energy
The world is filled with zany technology. As global technology advances, so does the way we interact with it, naturally. Despite advances, there are still a few limitations that we just can’t seem to overcome. Energy consumption, for example, is one such issue. Electronic devices need power or juice to [...]
Read More »How to create a hidden, password protected folder on Windows without any third-party program [Guide]
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Do you use software, or a program, or an application to make your file(s) or folder(s) private (password protected) in Windows? How about making a folder private (password protected) in Windows without using a program, or having programming skill at all? This article shows you have to do that.
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Read More »[Windows] DNSQuerySniffer allows you to monitor outgoing connection information
Security will always be a relevant issue, because no matter what people are doing they want to be safe, for the most part anyway (we’re not discussing thrill seekers here). Internet security is a whole different topic altogether. There are many ways to remain secure on the internet, but one [...]
[Android] Change the display resolution and aspect ratio of your device with Resolution Changer
One thing in particular that you can do with any computer is change the screen resolution. This is helpful if you want to increase performance for graphic intensive games, and in some cases it even allows you to output content to a monitor or display. What I mean by that [...]
[iPhone] 30/30 is a task manager with a unique interface
For most people, some kind of task manager is a must. For some people, that tasks manager is a PA or an executive assistant. For others, it’s a simple pen and paper to-do list. For iPhone fans, the task manager is often an app. One such app is 30/30, [...]
[iPhone] Track your online purchases and find great deals with Slice
I do pretty much all of my shopping online, save for groceries and the occasional shirt. Actually, a large chunk of my tshirts do come from online, shirt-of-the-day kinds of sites. Even with shipping, online retailers offer up some incredible bargains that brick and mortar stores just can’t beat. However, [...]
[Mac OS X] Noteworthy+ is a menu bar app for notes, to-do lists, and more
Throughout history, there have been plenty of people who were both young and talented. Age doesn’t always equal experience, and many apps and computer technologies have been created by young, forward-thinking people. The tech sector is great that way: most other industries would dismiss a young person’s ideas out of [...]
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Who remembers the days when telephone and electrical lines ruled the sky? [Image]
![Who remembers the days when telephone and electrical lines ruled the sky? [Image]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/06/new_york-290x160.png)
These photos are of telephone lines over New York in 1887, so I doubt anyone remembers this specific scene. But, still, the question is valid: who remembers those days? In fact, for some people “those days” are today. I’m currently overseas and electrical lines still rule the sky here; not so much anymore in the States.
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E3 game spotlight — Dragon Age (III): Inquisition
Originally titled Dragon Age III: Inquisition, it appears the III has dropped from the title altogether. It will be the third iteration in the series, introducing a lot of more traditional RPG mechanics like armor and character customization (followers).
System: PS3, Xbox 360, PC, PS4, Xbox One
Apparently, Dragon Age [...]
Read More »E3 game spotlight — Kingdom Hearts 3
Kingdom Hearts III is the next significant installment in the famed Disney RPG series from Square Enix. Ever since the second game, there have been a lot of minor releases like Birth By Sleep, and Chain of Memories. While some of those side games did a great job at fleshing [...]
Read More »E3 game spotlight — Destiny
Destiny is the latest game from superstar developer Bungie of Halo fame. If you don’t know what the Halo series is by now, then it’s safe to say you’re a little behind the times. Rumored to be something like a first person shooter MMO, we do know one thing for [...]
Read More »[Windows] Batch replace text in Excel, Word, and text files with Replace Genius
Sometimes you just need to replace sections of text in an existing document. Unfortunately, the ability to batch replace sections of text in documents is often only supported for simple text files. It seems silly when you think about it, especially considering how many people use Word, Excel and other [...]
[Android] App Stats allows you to track updates, ratings, and more of any Google Play apps or games
So I was part of a team recently that launched a game, or more specifically an app in the Google Play store. Needless to say, I check on the game’s status daily. It’s good to read the customer reviews, see what kind of ratings the game is getting, and even [...]
[Windows] Kidzy is a browser designed specifically for use by kids
There are several ways to protect your children from the dangers lurking out there on the internet. Some would say keep them away from computers altogether, or even any technology for that matter. Realistically, a lot of folks wouldn’t mind their children using the internet provided they can do so [...]
[iPhone] Stay one step ahead during a busy day with Osito, a smart assistant and scheduler
I think it’s safe to say we’re all disappointed with Siri. Yeah, she can help you with some small tasks, but she’s hardly the helpful virtual assistant we were all hoping for. Sometimes, she just doesn’t work…and if she does, it’s a 50/50 shot as to whether you’ll get a [...]