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[Windows] Toolwiz Pretty Photo is a simple image editor for casual users
Popular image editors, though complicated programs, do provide a number of great features for editing image. While professional photographers or graphic designers find such programs to be very useful, there are not so great for casual users as casual users have to spend considerable time to learn how the program [...]
[Android] Read and edit office documents with Kingsoft Office, an excellent free office suite for Android
Kingsoft Office is designed for those users who want need to view or edit documents on the go, whether it be on a tablet or smartphone. I can see this app being very useful for students, anyone in business, bloggers, and many other people. Users who need to access or [...]
Read More »[Windows] Run your favorite programs on any computer, and without installation, with Spoon
Have you ever wanted to run your favorite applications on any computer without having to install them? Get sick of updating programs to make sure you have the latest version? Then let Spoon do all of the hard work for you. Now, you can run all the desktop apps you [...]
Nexus 7 is refreshed: 16GB can now be had for $199, 32GB for $249, and 3G + WiFi for $299
The Nexus 7 is a killer 7-inch tablet that gained the world’s attention earlier this year by having a low price tag but still being a top-quality tablet. Google has now refreshed the Nexus 7, maybe in answer to the competition (namely Kindle Fire HD and iPad Mini) or maybe [...]
Read More »For $299 (no contract) you can grab the new Nexus 4 — a 4.7-inch, quad-core smartphone powered by Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
The Nexus 10 isn’t the only thing Google revealed today. In addition the the awesome 10-inch tablet, Google announced their fourth installation of a Nexus Android smartphone. This one, named the Nexus 4, may be more significant and marketing disrupting than the previous three (Nexus One, Nexus S, and Galaxy [...]
Read More »Google announces $399 Nexus 10 with 2560×1600 10-inch display (300 ppi) — the first real iPad killer (potentially)
Hurricane Sandy may have ruined Google’s press meet today but that didn’t keep the tech giant from officially releasing the details on its much-leaked, much-anticipated Nexus 10. And boy is it a tablet.
The Nexus 10 is a follow-up to the very successful Nexus 7 tablet Google featured earlier this [...]
Read More »“Steps involved in writing an email” [Comic]
![“Steps involved in writing an email” [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/10/writing_email_comic-290x160.png)
What do you do when you write an email? More likely than not, you write the email, proofread the email, then send it. Or at least that is what we like to tell others. In reality, I’m sure many of us do something along the lines of what the following [...]
Read More »[Windows] Edit and organize your right-click context menu with Right Click Enhancer
Context menu, or the right click menu, is useful in improving the access to commonly used programs. It helps you to do things like launch programs faster, for example open up an image in image editor, such as Paint or Photoshop, or scan a file with your anti-virus program. However, [...]
Semi-majestic lion is mesmerized by a butterfly [Amazing Photo of the Day]
![Semi-majestic lion is mesmerized by a butterfly [Amazing Photo of the Day]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/10/lion_and_butterfly-290x160.jpg)
We have seen quite a few animal photos via dotTech’s Amazing Photo of the Day section. In particular, we have had multiple run-ins with lions, such as the Mufasa (Scar?) lookalike, the lions scared shitless of an elephant, and the lions and a cub. Today I have another photo of [...]
Read More »These are the top 25 most used passwords for 2012 — can you guess what they are?
Ever wonder what are the passwords people use the most? SplashData, a software company that makes password management programs and apps, has compiled its annual “Worst Passwords” list for 2012, which gives us some insights on what the most popular bad passwords used by people. The top three most used [...]
Read More »How to create strong passwords and have secure accounts [Tip]
It seems like with the increasing level of access to technology on a global scale, there are increasing numbers of scam artists, hackers, pricks, punks, assholes, scumbags, etc. that try to find ways to make everyone’s digital life a bigger pain than it needs to be. There are [...]
Read More »[Android] Read the latest news stories from around the world with News360 [Tablet]
News360 for Tablet is a news aggregator that allows you to view the latest news stories from around the world. This app is for those who view the news regularly on their tablet and want a simple to use, yet powerful, app to bring together all of their favorite news [...]
Read More »[Windows] Protect your computer against hackers with ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
In the world of internet security, one can never be too safe. One great way to protect yourself against hackers is to use a good firewall. Windows Firewall can get the job done for most people, but if you’re looking for beefier protection, you may need something a little stronger. [...]
[Android] Find the latest fashion products with Snapette
Snappette is an app that will point you in the right direction of all the latest fashions. This app is great for those who love to find and shop for clothes. It can also be great if you are looking to update your wardrobe a little bit.[...]
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Read More »[iPhone] Need to quickly save a web page to PDF format? Try WEB to PDF!
Today’s app review is on a tool called WEB to PDF. I personally have never needed to convert a web page to a PDF, but after much research and reading of reviews, there is a large following for a such a tool. For those who keep detailed records and [...]
These are all the ideas Apple stole from other companies, or people, and sold for billions
Upon its victory over Samsung in California earlier this year, Apple stated: “At Apple, we value originality… We applaud the court… for sending a loud and clear message that stealing isn’t right.” However, any neutral observer knows Apple did not invent everything it lays claim to, and Apple’s strength lies [...]
Read More »How life was before smartphones [Comic]
![How life was before smartphones [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/10/life_before_smartphones-290x160.jpg)
It doesn’t matter how old or young a person is — everyone has probably had someone older, such as a grandfather or grandmother, tell them about “the good old days” where people worked much harder, had better ethics, walked uphill to school both ways in the snow all year, etc. [...]
Read More »Hilarious photo of a cat tanning in the sun on a beach chair [Amazing Photo of the Day]
![Hilarious photo of a cat tanning in the sun on a beach chair [Amazing Photo of the Day]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/10/tanning_cat-290x160.jpg)
With the advent of LOLcats, memes, FAIL photos, etc. we have all probably come across hilarious animal images, particularly cats. (Why do people find cat images funny? I never understood that.) The following is a photo which I have no doubt could feature as a perfect LOLcat or meme image. [...]
Read More »[Windows] SmartPower will automatically shutdown or hibernate your PC after completion of a download or task
Those who like to keep their computers on during the night downloading files as they sleep face a problem: when they wake up, they (typically) find that the computer has completed downloading the file a long time back and has stayed on doing nothing during the night, thus wasting both [...]
[Android] GO Launcher HD for Pad is a great alternative to the stock Android launcher [Tablet]
GO Launcher HD for Pad is an alternative to the stock launcher of Android, offering better features and better performance than the stock version. GO Launcher HD for Pad is a tablet only app, but there is a similar Go Launcher EX available for Android phones.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Recuva can restore files that have been lost in a computer crash or accidentally trashed
We all make mistakes, it is part of being human. At some point I am sure we have all deleted something we wish we could get back, or our computer crashed and we lost something important. It is moments like this that we wish we could magically recover these files. [...]
[Android] Find a last minute hotel with Hotel Tonight
Hotel Tonight is an app designed to make finding a hotel at the last minute incredibly easy. It is perfect for people who travel a lot and constantly have to find hotels. It is also great if you find yourself suddenly stuck without a place to stay and need something [...]
[Android] Make your videos beautiful with Magisto
Magisto is an app that will add elegant effects to your videos. This app is perfect for people who prefer sharing videos instead of photos. It will make shooting and sharing videos incredibly easy and will be perfect for those who want to have unique looking videos.[...]
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Read More »Grab 30GB of free cloud storage from Glide!
Still haven’t decided upon a cloud storage service provider? Maybe Glide is more up your ally.
Glide OS is a web-based, HTML5 operating system developed by TransMedia. Essentially it is a web app that runs in all major browsers on any operating system, but TransMedia like to refer to it [...]
Read More »Adblock Plus on Chrome now displays “non-instrusive advertising”, here is how to disable it
Last year the developer of Adblock Plus introduced the concept of “acceptable ads” on Firefox. In a nutshell, “acceptable ads” are ads that Adblock Plus does not block; ads that the developer of Adblock Plus has specifically vetted to ensure they are:
- Static advertisements only (no animations, sounds or similar)
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Looking to hire a Windows 8 writer
Hey,
I’m looking for a Windows enthusiast to cover Windows 8 for dotTech. The responsibilities for this position will be to cover Windows 8 software and apps, and tips and tricks. This is a paid position.
If you are interested, please send an e-mail to admin [at] dottech [dot] org[...]
Read More »[iPhone] Add some animated fun to your text messages with Animoticons Emoji Pro
I have been a member of hockey messageboard for several years and one of the things I loved about it was the little animated smileys that you could input into your posts. Some of the smileys were so well done, that you literally didn’t even have to write something in [...]
Have you upgraded, or will you upgade, to Windows 8? [Ask dotTechies]
Windows 8 officially launched yesterday, Friday October 26. With so many monetary discounts provided by Microsoft for those that upgrade, I’m sure curious as to how many dotTechies have already upgraded or plan on upgrading. So, if you will, please cast your vote in the poll below and leave a [...]
Read More »Who to blame for a poorly coded program? [Comic]
![Who to blame for a poorly coded program? [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/10/crappy_program_blame_game-290x160.jpg)
I’ve been reviewing programs on dotTech, previously known as Politically Motivated (dotnet) for those of you that have been around for that long, for over four years now (dotTech’s fourth birthday just passed last Monday). It is safe to say I have come across my fair share of crappy programs. [...]
Read More »See the awesome architecture of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles [Amazing Photo of the Day]
![See the awesome architecture of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles [Amazing Photo of the Day]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/10/2012-10-27_013745-290x160.png)
Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California (USA) was designed and built to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated halls in the world. I’m not sure if it this acoustically friendly nature of the the hall that caused the hall to have [...]
Read More »[Windows] Record and save Skype voice calls with Phrozen Skype Rec
Skype has become a popular mode of communication between family, friends, and business associates. The application makes use of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) through which users can talk with their contacts. With Skype being very user friendly, it is the preferred mode of communication by many people. However one [...]
[Windows] Droplr makes it easy to remotely share files with friends and family
Have you ever wanted an easy way to share your videos, pictures and documents with family and friends? Well, now with Droplr you can. This is a service that is well-known for Mac and iOS, but many people are not aware that they have an app for Windows as well.[...]
How to install TeamWin Recovery Project custom recovery on Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE [Guide]
TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) is one among the most popular custom recoveries for Android devices. ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery and TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) recovery are so extensive that a regular Android user can’t deny the temptation to replace their boring stock recovery (the default recovery that comes with the device) [...]
[iPhone] Share your location quickly with Moby Simple Location Sharing
I think it’s pretty safe to say that most people don’t give detailed directions on the phone anymore. They basically just give their address and the person coming to visit plugs it into their phone or GPS device. But what if you are at a location you don’t know the [...]
Apple fanboys prank Windows 8 fans, then realize Windows 8 is better than Mac [Comic]
![Apple fanboys prank Windows 8 fans, then realize Windows 8 is better than Mac [Comic]](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2012/10/mac_on_windows_action-290x160.gif)
I’m not sure if anyone has heard the news yet but, just like how people line up at Apple stores in anticipation of a new iPhone or iPad, there are people who are lining up at Microsoft stores in anticipation for Windows 8. Okay, admittedly it isn’t as bad (as [...]
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