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[Windows] ZeZebra is a great way to share files between Windows, Mac, Android, and/or iOS
Desktop to mobile file transfer clients are a dime a dozen. We’ve covered quite a few here at dotTech, such as AirDrop and qrSend. ZeZebra is another program that allows you to share large files from Windows or Mac to Android or iOS devices. Let’s see if it is worth [...]
[Windows] Leawo Blu-ray Player is a promising media player with an elegant interface
Tired of clumsy interfaces of popular Blu-ray media players like CyberLink PowerDVD or ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre? Leawo offers you something different; a minimalistic Blu-ray player that looks gorgeous, Leawo Blu-ray Player for Windows gives you another potential choice!
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Read More »[Windows] Easily modify default programs for file types with Coffee — you can even assign two programs for each extension!
With Windows, you can designate a default program to open certain file types. This feature is useful, but it’s not always ideal. For example, let’s say you have two image editors on your computer, Photoshop and Paint.NET. You like to use Paint.NET for easy image edits while you like to [...]
[Windows] Get a Metro UI style Start Menu in Windows 7 and Windows 8 with Start Menu Reviver
What if, instead of doing away with the Start Menu in Windows 8, Microsoft actually evolved the concept even further? What if they adapted the Start Menu for use with touchscreen devices and those that relied on a mouse? It would probably use some kind of Metro style theme, yet [...]
[Windows] Check5 is a file monitor that generates a changelog whenever a file is modified
One thing in particular that Windows lacks is a detailed file monitor that keeps track of changes made to files and folders on your computer. This is disconcerting if you want to keep track of a file or multiple files while you’re absent from your machine. Check5 is a free [...]
[Windows] LeDimmer will dim everything on screen except for the active window, helping you focus on the task at hand
Previously, we’ve covered applications like F.lux that dim and tint your screen depending on the time of day. Supposedly, this helps you sleep better at night because you’re not staring at a bright screen all day, and it also helps tone down the brightness when the surrounding room is dark [...]
[Windows] Automatically perform an action when your system is idle with Watch 4 Idle
No one is ever sitting at their computer 24/7, and no one can for that matter. That means there are times when your computer sits idle, not being used. Wouldn’t it be great if you could set your maintenance programs or alternate software to run while you’re not using your [...]
[Windows] Convert Word (DOC, DOCX) documents into audio files instantly with AudioDocs
When I’m finished a writing project I usually like to read it back to myself. I have always thought it would be nice to hear the writing played back through an alternate voice, or even read by someone else. For the most part it helps me find serious errors, but [...]
[Windows] Scan files using VirusTotal directly from your desktop with PhrozenSoft VirusTotal Uploader
VirusTotal is a remarkably useful protection platform that allows you to scan files online through several antivirus platforms at once like TrendMicro, McAfee, BitDefender, Kaspersky, DrWeb and more. We use it here at Dottech to scan programs before we recommend them –or advise against them, but you probably already knew [...]
[Windows] PhotoSun 14 is a great free image editor, good alternative to Photoshop Elements
A while back, Adobe and NVIDIA teamed up to offer consumers a chance to own free software. I was given a copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, and I never looked back. Elements is not just a photo editing suite, it also helps you organize your photos in a pretty [...]
[Windows] Monitor the registry for changes, including new startup items, and block them with Registry Alert
Many programs and processes like making themselves automatically start at Windows boot. Malware do it as do legitimate programs, and it is just as annoying for both. One of the ways programs and processes add themselves to startup is via the registry. Registry Alert is a program that helps you [...]
[Windows] Disable read or write access for USB flash and external drives with Removable Access Tool
Sometimes, you just have to leave your computer unattended. In fact, it’s almost inevitable that it will happen every now and then. There’s one huge problem with doing that, especially in a public place or when you’re at work: anyone can hop onto the computer and download sensitive data off [...]
[Windows] Download entire websites to your hard drive for offline viewing with Cyotek WebCopy
There sure is a lot of content available on the web. Problem is, you can’t get to it unless you’re connected to the internet, obviously. This is especially unfortunate during those times where you just want to browse a website, but you have no internet, like during a power outage [...]
[Windows] Find lost or forgotten passwords for ZIP, RAR, and ACE archives with KRyLack Archive Password Recovery
I’m sure we all have come across situations when we have forgotten or don’t know the password to a password-protected archive file. In situations like those, you can throw your hands up in defeat or you can try to crack the password. KRyLack Archive Password Recovery is a program that [...]
[Windows] Concord is an application launcher with a rather elegant UI
Launchers are a pretty big deal in the mobile scene especially on the Android platform, because they help add a lot of functionality. Android, for example, is all about customization and freedom. Launchers allow users to implement custom themes, take advantage of personalized shortcuts and more. The most prominent use [...]
[Windows] Record your screen and save as WMV, AVI, MPEG, or FLV with Boxoft Screen Video Capture
Looking for a program to record your screen? dotTech has a review on the best free screen capture/recording for Windows. However, if you are not satisfied with any of the programs we mention in our review, Boxoft Screen Video Capture wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth our [...]
[Windows] Convert videos to other formats with Tipard MKV Video Converter
With so many different video and audio delivery methods (e.g. online or DVD), video and audio formats, and electronic devices, it has almost become a necessity to have a competent video and audio converter at your disposal to fulfill your converting needs. Tipard MKV Video Converter is one such audio [...]
[Windows] Easily download and organize over 300 portable programs with PortableApps
Portable apps are incredibly useful not only because you can run them from an external USB drive and take them with you wherever you go but also because you can use them on your computer without installation. Being able to run a program, on any computer, without having to install [...]
[Windows] ImBatch is an excellent batch image converter that also does resize, rotate, watermark, crop, and more
Need to batch convert images to another format? Resize? Rotate? Watermark? Crop? Add or remove EXIF or IPTC tags? Then ImBatch is answering your call. Let’s see if it is worth your time (spoiler: it is definitely worth your time).
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Read More »[Windows] Convert images between formats with CoolUtils Total Image Converter
Much like how there are many video formats, there are many different image formats. If you frequently work with images, you need something to deal with all these image formats. In other words, you need an image converter. CoolUtils Total Image Converter is one such program. Let’s see if it [...]
[Windows] Turn your laptop or desktop into a wireless WiFi hotspot with Virtual Router Plus
Every once in a while you run into a situation where you have access to a wired internet connection but you have no wireless router nearby. This can be a real pain especially when you have multiple devices like a smartphone or tablet that you would like to connect to [...]
[Windows] Shadow Defender removes all changes made to your computer, including viruses and malware, by rebooting
When it comes to software, there are two types of virtualization: full virtualization and light virtualization. Full virtualization is when you have a fully virtualized operating system, such as installing Windows XP in VirtualBox. With full virtualization, you have a whole separate OS that behaves as if it were [...]
[Windows] Should I Remove It analyzes installed software and tells you which ones you should uninstall
When it’s spring cleaning time or just time to remove some junk from your computer, it can be difficult trying to figure out what software to uninstall. Personally, I always seem to have a lot of apps that I swear I need or will use again, but realistically they’re just [...]
[Windows] Customize folder and shortcut icons with colors, textures, or your own images using Icomancer
Folder icons in Windows have progressed since the old days but are still, more or less, the same vanilla we have been seeing for over a decade. Ever had the desire to customize your folder and shortcut icons with colors, textures, or even your own images? Icomancer does that. Let’s [...]
[Windows] Calme allows you to create personalized calendars or planners and print to paper
Because pretty much everyone owns a smartphone or tablet these days, calendars have made a big push into the digital realm. Although paper calendars still exist, a lot of people no longer use them. If you’re on the opposite side of that spectrum however, then you probably love being able [...]
[Windows] Create horizontal or vertical panoramas from photos with PhotoStitcher [Mac OS X]
Snapping a panoramic photo is fairly easy in today’s world; simply pull out your smartphone, use a panorama app, and go. However, there are times when you don’t have access to a smartphone or have images you snapped individually that you want to stitch together to create a panorama. This [...]
[Windows] CarotDAV integrates Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, SugarSync, Box, FTP, and WebDAV into one program
Cloud storage is quickly becoming the norm, and this is probably due to the adoption rate of mobile devices. Lots of people have moved from using traditional desktops on a daily basis, to doing a brunt of their work on a smartphone or tablet. Various cloud storage services offer a [...]
[Windows] KCleaner cleans junk files that CCleaner misses, has automatic scheduling support
In my personal opinion, CCleaner is one of the best system cleaning tools available. Of course, there are tons of alternatives and I’m sure a lot of you dotTechies have an app that you prefer. The point here is that whenever I try a new cleaning tool I compare it [...]
[Windows] Improve your boot time by disabling startup items and services with Anvi Startup Booster
After a while, Windows can start taking a long time to boot. There are many reasons for this, which all have to do with normal wear and tear of the operating system. One of the best ways to speed up boot time in Windows is to disable various applications and [...]
[Windows] Securely store your passwords, contacts, notes, and more with Data Guardian [Mac OS X, iOS]
dotTech has a review on best free password manager for Windows, programs that not only securely store your passwords but other data too. If you have yet to find a program to you like using to securely store password and other data, Data Guardian is another program you could check [...]
[Windows] Speaker Admin will automatically change volume level depending on time of day
F.lux is a remarkable app that adjusts screen brightness according to the current time in your area. In fact, there are a few apps out there that do the same, and for good reason too. When you stop to think about it, there are other components in your computer that [...]
[Windows] Monitor any website for downtime with Monitey
One of the worst things that can occur while browsing the internet is that you realize your favorite site is down, or worse that your own domain is down. Well, no maybe that’s not right there are worse things that can happen, but it still sucks when sites are down! [...]
[Windows] Cleanly uninstall programs with Soft Organizer
dotTech has a review on best free clean uninstaller for Windows so most dotTechies probably already have a clean uninstaller they like using. However, if you are still in the market for a clean uninstaller, then Soft Organizer wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Best free encryption program — file, drive, system, folder, and partition encryption
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In today’s computerized, networked world, it is very important that we protect our private and sensitive data. One way to protect your data is to use steganography; another way is to use encryption. We have already covered the best free steganography program for Windows. Now, in this article, we will [...]
Read More »[Windows] Easily block porn, phishing, and malware websites with DNS Angel
The internet is an extremely dangerous place, even for adults. At any given moment, we can have our sensitive information stolen, run into a phishing scam, catch a virus and come across the occasional site that advocates pornography (some of those ads can get pretty risqué). As adults we know [...]