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[Windows] Mount ISOs and other disc images with WinCDEmu, a portable program
In today’s day and image, ISO, CUE, IMG, and other disc image mounting software are a dime a dozen; there are so many programs out there that mount disc images and they all, more or less, work the same so there it really makes no big difference which one you [...]
[Windows] Wirelessly share files between your computers, smartphones, and tablets with Filedrop [Mac OS X, Android, iOS]
Airdrop for Mac allows you to share files between Mac computers using drag and drop methods, as long as they are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. AirDroid pretty much does the same thing for Android and desktop computers. Unfortunately, there aren’t too many applications out there that allow sharing [...]
[Windows] Best free steganography program (i.e. hide files within other files)
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A popular way for people to protect their files is encryption, using programs like TrueCrypt and AxCrypt to prevent unauthorized access to data. The only problem with encryption is it is typically obvious that a file is encrypted. Steganography is a different method of preventing unauthorized access to data and [...]
Read More »[Windows] Eliminate distractions while you write with FocusWriter [Mac OS X, Linux]
This time last week I was checking out Obtract, an app that helps you resist and eliminate distractions to your workflow. That got me thinking about other distraction-free apps, and I thought it was high time to try a few more distraction-free apps. Whether you’re trying to focus on getting [...]
[Windows] Hide any file inside an image with Ultima Steganography
Steganography is the process of hiding a file inside another file. It is like encryption except you don’t need the protected file because the protected file is hidden inside another file. dotTech has a review of best free steganography program for Windows. If you don’t like the tools we mention [...]
[Windows] Change date and time created, modified, and accessed for any file with Smart Timestamp
By default, you cannot change the timestamp for files in Windows. The timestamp metadata displays the exact date and time that a particular file was created, modified, and accessed. You can, of course, change the modified/access timestamps by modifying/accessing files, but that isn’t the same as manually changing the timestamps [...]
[Windows] BDlot DVD ISO Master is free, will copy DVD to ISO, and bypasses almost all DRM protection
Finding a good free DVD copier/ripper/backuper is a fairly hard task. There are some, like DVDFab HD Decrypter and DVDSmith, but I have yet to come across a free DVD ripper that does DVD -> ISO and supports bypassing almost all types of DRM protection. That is until I came [...]
[Windows] Convert videos and rip DVDs/Blu-rays with Aiseesoft Media Converter Ultimate
As evidenced by dotTech’s review on best free video and audio converters for Windows, there are plenty of excellent free audio/video converters out there. However, some people may not be satisfied with a freeware converter. If you are one of those people, then Aiseesoft Media Converter Ultimate wants your business. [...]
[Windows] Best free DVD authoring program (i.e. create movie DVD with menu from MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV, MOV, etc.)
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Who knows the difference between burning DVDs and authoring DVDs? Burning DVDs consists of two things; you can either burn a data DVD (i.e. you put files, movies, music, etc. onto a DVD and it is only viewable on your computer — like a USB drive) or you can burn [...]
Read More »[Windows] Easily batch resize high-resolution photos with FreeSizer, a portable and extremely lightweight program
For lack of a better phrase, bulk resizing images can be a real pain in the ass. It doesn’t truly matter what photo editing software you use, they all pretty much require you to resize each image manually. If you only have ten or twenty images to work with, then [...]
Microsoft says recent Windows 7 security update is faulty, tells everyone to uninstall update (before it’s too late)
Every second Tuesday of every month Microsoft issues a bunch of patches for its products, including Windows. This is known as Patch Tuesday. For this this recent Patch Tuesday Microsoft issued a Windows Update for Windows 7, security update 2823324, that “addresses a moderate-level vulnerability that requires an attacker to [...]
Read More »[Windows] Protect your system from malware infections via USB or external drives with BitDefender USB Immunizer
Security is always a hot issue in the world of technology, but sometimes you don’t have the luxury of being totally safe. For example, when it comes to mobile USB storage, like a USB flash drive, it can be difficult to discern how secure the device actually is. In fact, [...]
[Windows] Rip DVDs to DVD folder, ISO, AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV, etc. with BlazeVideo DVD Copy
dotTech has reviewed so many DVD copies and/or rippers in the recent past, I’d be surprised if every dotTechie has not yet found their favorite one. If, however, you are one of those people that are still looking, BlazeVideo DVD Copy wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth [...]
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[Windows] Easily remove malware, viruses, and unwanted changes by rebooting with Reboot Restore Rx
When it comes to protecting your computer, there is traditional protection in the form of anti-virus, firewall, etc. Then there is unorthodox protection vis-a-vis wiping all changes made to computer upon reboot; you know, similar to the functionality provided by programs like Windows SteadyState, Returnil System Safe, DeepFreeze, Drive Vaccine, [...]
[Windows] Mumble is an excellent free VoIP client for gaming and gamers [Mac OS X, Linux]
While playing games on a PC, especially MMOs, it’s necessary to talk to teammates and fellow players through VoIP software, or Voice over IP. There are several VoIP alternatives out there, some of which take up valuable system resources and provide poor audio quality. Skype, for example, is a terrible [...]
[Windows] Arora is a fast web browser with built-in ad blocking [Mac OS X, Linux]
Not everyone is content to stick with the big five web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and Safari). That’s why browsers like Arora exist. Arora is a webkit-based web browser designed to be simple and fast. Though it does not have a ton of features, what it does have [...]
[Windows] Control multiple computers with a single mouse and keyboard with Multiplicity
In addition to using multiple displays on my main desktop configuration, I also end up using multiple computers simultaneously at times. I know I’m not alone, and a lot of dotTechies out there do the same. The process would be much easier if you could manage all computers with just [...]
How to edit PDFs on Windows, Mac, and Linux for free [Guide]
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What do DOCs, RTFs, and ODTs all have in common? They are all some sort of word processing file format and it is very easy to create and modify them all. The purpose behind those file types is to serve word processing needs and word processing requires being able to [...]
Read More »[Windows] Add text and images, erase content, rotate pages, and more with WinPDFEditor
Being able to reliability edit PDFs is one of those few tasks that has yet to have a viable freeware solution. So to edit PDFs you must turn to shareware programs. WinPDFEditor is one of those shareware PDF editors. However, there are many shareware programs that claim to be able [...]
New updates and patches for Windows XP end next year. Will you make the switch to Windows 8? Windows 7, maybe?
Windows XP debuted on October 25, 2001, roughly 11.5 years ago. Since then, XP has gained a large following with a good number of people continuing to use the decade-old operating system. In fact, some estimates suggest as much as 1/3 of Windows users are still on Windows XP with [...]
Read More »[Windows] F.lux automatically adjusts screen brightness based on time of day, to help protect your eyes [Mac OS X, Linux]
Mobile devices have an integrated ambient light sensor that allows the device to dim and brighten the screen depending on the environment. Most computer monitors do not include such a feature, and it can leave you staring at an exceptionally bright display even during the wee hours of the night, [...]
[Windows] Backup your files and folders with 1-abc.net Backup, a portable file-level backup program
dotTech has a review of best free backup software for Windows. If, however, you don’t like the programs we recommended in our review or are looking for another option, 1-abc.net Backup is yet file-level backup program you can try. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Protect yourself from malware and malicious websites by running your browser in a sandbox with SecuBrowser
The traditional way to fight malware is to use an anti-virus (or anti-malware, if you prefer to call it that). A newer way to protect against malware that has emerged in the last decade or so is using a sandbox — isolating attack vectors (e.g. your browser) so even if [...]
[Windows] Easily resize windows to fill up the empty space on your screen when multi-tasking with WinMaximumize
Ever multi-task? I’m sure most dotTechies multi-task often with multiple windows open at the same time. dotTech has featured WinSplit Revolution in the past, a program that allows you to easily tile windows on-screen. However, what if you don’t necessarily want to tile windows but rather easyily arrange windows so [...]
[Windows] Remove watermarks from PDFs with SoftOrbits PDF Logo Remover
Sometimes you may find a PDF that has a watermark which you want to remove (for whatever reason). SoftOrbits PDF Logo Remover is a program that claims to allow you to remove those watermarks. Let’s see if it does what it claims to do.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Easily pin files, folders, and libraries to the taskbar with TaskbarPinner
The Windows taskbar is a fantastic tool when used properly. Unfortunately, there are some minor restrictions that make it less useful, even with its tremendous potential. For example, you cannot pin a shortcut for a folder to the taskbar. If you try to pin a folder shortcut, it will instead [...]
[Windows] StarBurn is a portable CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and HD-DVD burning suite
If you are a regular dotTechies, chances are you have already read our review on best free CD/DVD/Blu-ray burning program for Windows and have a burning program you like. However, if you are not happy with what you have currently or simply don’t have a good burner, then you may [...]
[Windows] Improve performance while gaming, watching videos, etc. with JetBoost, an alternative to Game Booster
Techies, geeks, and PC aficionados know how to optimize their system for maximum performance. Most average Joes, however do not know how to optimize their machine. Because of that simple fact, they turn to optimization software, which inherently automates the entire process. Applications like Game Booster and the AMD Fusion [...]
[Windows] Convert PDFs into 3D flipbooks with 3D Page Flipbook
PDFs are a very common format used by many people. Maybe too many people. If you want to do something to make yourself, your work, your product, your company, etc., then consider not using PDFs and instead using 3D flipbooks. And to help you do that is 3D Page Flipbook[...]
Is this Apple fanboyism to the extreme or an honest mistake by a popular tech blog?
I often troll the Internet to find interesting news tidbits to post about on dotTech (or to make Enrique post about them, poor lad having to do my bidding). I was doing the same today when I came across an article on BGR (or should I say, iBGR as some [...]
Read More »How to make YouTube videos load faster on Windows (XP, 7, 8, Vista), Mac OS X, and Linux [Guide]
YouTube is owned by Google. Google is a web 2.0 company. They know how to manage server load. So then the question is why do so many people run into buffering issues when watching YouTube… even people on seemingly fast connections? This article provides more insights into this conundrum plus [...]
[Windows] Stellarium is an awesome digital planetarium for aspiring astronomers and geeks [Android, Mac OS X, Linux]
Since I was just a little squirt I’ve been fascinated with the stars. It blows my mind every time I stop and think about how massive the universe truly is. One of the most prominent ways to geek out is to grab an old fashioned telescope, sit in the dark [...]
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