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Apple and HTC kiss and makeup, agree on 10 year patent licensing arrangement
My, what do we have here. Apple and HTC have finally settled their legal differences and have agreed to a 10 year cross-licensing patent arrangement that ends all current legal disputes and allows HTC and Apple to have access to each others patents (present and future) for the next ten [...]
Read More »[Android] Build complicated structures to complete a puzzle with Apparatus
Apparatus is a unique puzzle game with one simple objective. This app is great for people who are looking for an extremely challenging puzzle game. It is also great for the creative types who enjoy building structures and messing around with physics.[...]
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Read More »[iPhone] Live out your Hollywood fantasy with Stardom: The A-List
Ever wanted to become a famous actor? Now, you can have that fantasy unfold on Stardom: The A-List. Think of it as The Sims: Hollywood edition.
What is it and what does it do
Main Functionality
Stardom: The A-List lets you play as either a male or female character. [...]
Read More »This is cheap, but funny, Windows 8 humor [Comic]
![This is cheap, but funny, Windows 8 humor [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/11/windows_8_is_here-290x160.png)
Windows 8 is out. One new feature included in Windows 8 is the new Start screen that has something called tiles. Among these tiles, there are “live tiles” which regularly and automatically update themselves to display varying information. Want to see (read?) some cheap Windows 8 humor? Check it out:[...]
Read More »Who can think of the best caption for this photo? [Amazing Photo of the Day]
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Any dotTechies have kids or raised kids? Then you probably know how some kids can throw pretty bad tantrums. I don’t have kids and haven’t raised any but I was (recently) a kid, so I kneely remember how I used to throw tantrums. Do you think the kids of animals [...]
Read More »How to unlock bootloader of Nexus 4 [Guide]
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So you have a Nexus 4 and want to be able to root it or install custom ROMs. Before you can do any of those things, you need to unlock the bootloader, first. This guide will show you how to unlock Nexus 4 bootloader.
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as [...]
Read More »[Windows] Remove unnecessary toolbars, add-ons, and BHOs from Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer with Toolbar Cleaner
Is your browser not as fast as it used to be? It may not be your internet speed! Overtime, our browsers tend to fill up with junk. Some of it we may not even know is there. The good news is, Toolbar Cleaner is here to help you out. This [...]
[Windows] Quickly jot down notes with NoteClip
Making notes can sometimes be a time-consuming thing to do. For those of you who make lots of notes, you may want to consider using NoteClip. This is a program that actually gives you many different ways to make quick, easy-to-read notes. Just start up this program and start [...]
[Windows 8] How to install Windows Media Center for free on Windows 8 Pro, and how to remove it [Guide]
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If you’re using Windows Media Center (WMC) for your home entertainment system or Xbox, you will want to know that Windows 8 doesn’t include WMC by default. According Microsoft, you can get WMC for $9.99 when you’re running Windows 8 Pro and it costs $69.99 to upgrade to Windows 8 [...]
Read More »How to enable Do Not Track in Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera [Guide]
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Do Not Track is a semi-new feature in the digital world that allows users to tell advertisers to not track their online activity for the purposes of serving targeted/personalized ads. To use Do Not Track, it must be built into your internet browser and, thankfully, all four major browsers now [...]
Read More »How to check if Do Not Track is enabled in your browser or not [Guide]
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So you have enabled Do Not Track in your browser, but you want to confirm that it has actually been enabled. How do you find out? Easy — you read the following handy dandy guide that shows you how to check if Do Not Track is enabled in your browser [...]
Read More »[Android] Visually see the time around the world with TerraTime
TerraTime is an application designed to beautifully display information in time zones across the world. It is perfect for travelers who are constantly changing time zones. It is also great for people who just want a unique view of common information across the world.[...]
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Read More »[iPhone] ICEE Maker lets you make virtual slush drinks
Winter may be nearly here, but that doesn’t mean you can’t re-capture some summer fun with your iPhone. ICEE Maker is an iOS app that lets you make virtual ICEE slush drinks.
What is it and what does it do
Main Functionality
ICEE Maker offers several different ICEE functions. First [...]
Read More »How to root Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 using official stock recovery [Guide]
Rooting your Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 will help you to get into the heart of your device and exploit the power that has been hiding under the shroud of ‘being unrooted’ (Wow! That sounds cool. ;) ). You will be able to handle most of those advanced tasks on your [...]
This is a funny comic that involves a relationship and a graph [Comic]
![This is a funny comic that involves a relationship and a graph [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/11/relationship_graphs_what-290x160.png)
Comics are meant to be funny, right? At least they are intended to make one smile. Sure some comics in the past may have been more serious than funny, but the general intention is to be humorous. The following comic, in my humble-yet-always-right opinion, is pretty damn funny… in a [...]
Read More »Ever seen dancing giraffes before? Now you can [Amazing Photo of the Day]
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At the risk of sounding like a broken trashed record, I must say that here on dotTech we love featuring photos (or images, for those of you “that probably is not real” folk that get irked by me referring to Photoshopped art as photos) of animals in our daily Amazing [...]
RapidShare no longer limits download speeds, switches to different business model
In its most simple form, the traditional online file locker business model is to allow anyone to freely download files but charge people for uploading. For the longest time, RapidShare, an extremely popular file locker, has bucked that business model by limiting people who download files to a certain download [...]
Read More »[Windows] Check the speed of your hard drive (read and write) with CrystalDiskMark
Ever wonder how fast your drive can read and write? Alright, so maybe it is not a question that everyone cares to know, but for those of you who do, CrystalDiskMark can help you out. This is a disk benchmark program. CrystalDiskMark also comes with custom skins and multi-language support.[...]
[Android] Doodle Joy is a canvas for drawing, painting, or sketching on-the-go
Drawing is one of the most free and expressive forms of communication we have, yet it seems so hard to find an appropriate place to convey our inner artist. Having technology in our pocket all the time would surely be more convenient than carrying around a pad and brush. There [...]
[Windows] Add variety to your photos with PicEdit, a user-friendly image editor
Do you need another picture editor? Maybe you want to replace the one you are currently using? If so, you may want to give PicEdit a try. This is a free program that gives you a variety of different ways to edit pictures on your computer. Overall, this is a [...]
Criminals are making $5 million a year using ransomware, according to a report
Ransomware is a special type of malware that locks, or claims to lock, your files and folders; then it asks you to pay a certain amount of money before you are given access back to your data. If you don’t pay, you don’t get access to your data (unless you [...]
Read More »[iPhone] Get ideas for tasty desserts with nutella300 Recipe Photobook Lite
nutella300 Recipe Photobook Lite is an unofficial guidebook to all things Nutella. If you want creative ideas about how to put a tub of this European chocolate hazelnut spread to best use, this app has some good ideas.
What is it and what does it do
Main Functionality
nutella300 Recipe [...]
Read More »New Adobe Reader zero-day vulnerability allows hackers to infect your computer with malware
Do you ever feel sorry for Adobe? I mean, yeah, it is hard to feel sorry for a multi-billion dollar corporation that likes to use closed standards and charge us for the privilege. But still, you have to feel for them; two of their products, Flash and Reader, are two [...]
“Is anything really official until it’s on Facebook?” [Comic]
![“Is anything really official until it’s on Facebook?” [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/11/2012-11-09_005856-290x160.png)
I remember reading a news report, yes news report on a major news channel (*cough* CNN *cough* — yes I do watch TV… sometimes…), that the first thing a couple did after getting married is post a status update to Facebook that they have been married (presumably after he kissed [...]
Read More »Golden Eagle vs Red Fox — which would win in a fight? [Amazing Photo of the Day]
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Golden Eagle is a bird of prey. Red Fox is a omnivorous animal. If they go head to head, which would win a fight? The Golden Eagle with its air advantage and razor sharp claws? Or the Red Fox with its mobility and deadly bite? Beats me. But if the [...]
Read More »[Android] Explore historic locations around you or at other places with History Here
History Here is an application that will give you information on historical sites around you. This app is great for people who are constantly on the move and want to learn more about their surroundings. It is also a good app for people who are traveling and want to become [...]
[Windows] Automatically shutdown or restart your computer at a scheduled time with Auto Shutdown
How often do you shut down your computer? I tend to leave mine in standby mode way too much. Of course, to keep a healthy system you have to restart your computer periodically Auto Shutdown is a program that can actually help you keep your system running well by scheduling [...]
[Android] Curiosity is an intriguing yet frustrating twist on multiplayer gaming
What if there was a game that took massively multiplayer gaming to a new and decidedly unique level? What if there was a game that offered more than just a challenge or reward system, but instead offered the players a chance to find something truly amazing at the end of [...]
[Windows] Create fun slideshows with Anvsoft Photo Flash Maker Free
Have you ever wanted to make a flash slideshow to present photos to your family or friends? If so, then Photo Flash Maker Free is just for you. This is a program that will actually help you create professional looking slideshows using Flash. It offers an easy-to-use interface and a [...]
[Windows 8] How to manually update apps you download from Windows Store
![[Windows 8] How to manually update apps you download from Windows Store](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/11/118-1.1-290x160.png)
Windows Store is the place where you can find thousands of apps for Windows 8. Aside from downloading apps, one of the other functions performed by Windows Store is it also looks for updates for your installed apps. Windows Store, of course, has the ability to automatically update apps but [...]
Read More »[iPhone] Zombies, Run! is an extremely cool part fitness, part audiobook, and part video game app
We don’t review a lot of paid apps here at dotTech, preferring instead to focus on free apps. But even though it’s a bit pricey, I have to highly recommend Zombies, Run!, developed by Six to Start. This innovative app blends fitness with a fun zombie tale, making the [...]
Sorry for the sudden influx of e-mails — dotTech’s emailing capabilities have been restored
Hey dotTechies,
On Tuesday dotTech’s ability to send e-mail reminders, comment updates, etc. was disabled by our web host due to a bogus spam complaint. That issue is still being resolved but due to how long it is taking, our web host has agreed to unblock dotTech’s e-mailing ability while [...]
Read More »How to root AT&T HTC One X (for firmware versions 1.73 and 1.82) [Guide]
Rooting your AT&T HTC One X will help you to enjoy the power of your device to the extent you command it to. Please note that this guide is applicable only to AT&T HTC One X with firmware versions 1.73 and 1.82.
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a [...]
Read More »Having accidental conversations with people talking on the phone [Comic]
![Having accidental conversations with people talking on the phone [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/11/phone_conversation_awkward_comic-290x160.png)
Have you ever started talking to someone and they seemingly responded in kind… but then you later discover that they are on the phone and were talking to the person on the other end, not you? Yeah… haven’t we all. This is why the following comic is so accurate — [...]
Read More »He has the whole world in his hands [Amazing Photo of the Day]
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We sung a lot of songs in elementary school. Why? I don’t know. We just did. Anyone know that song that goes something like “I’ve got the whole world, in my hands. I’ve got the whole wide world, in my hands” etc. etc.? Yeah, well, that is what has been [...]
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