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[Windows] Add watermarks to multiple images at once with uMark Professional [Mac OS X]
The Internet has opened an avenue for artists, photographers, etc. to easily share their work with others, and gain recognition in the process. However, as easy it is to share content on the Internet, it is just as easy to steal it. As such, many people want the ability to [...]
Microsoft admits they are working on Windows Blue, new rumor says Windows Blue will be made public in June
Rumor after rumor after rumor after rumor have been circulating the ‘net, speculating about the next version of Windows which has come to be known as ‘Windows Blue’. Now it looks like at least some of the rumors were accurate because Microsoft has publicly acknowledged the codename.
In an official [...]
Read More »Why I switched from Avast to Avira: better computer performance and speed [Opinion]
The first ever anti-virus/anti-malware program I used was Kaspersky, a 1-year 3-user license I purchased from Wal-Mart for $60. Soon after, I discovered something I never could fathom before: free anti-virus/anti-malware programs, specifically Avira, Avast, and AVG. So I ditched paid anti-virus for free ones. I originally started with Avira, [...]
Read More »[Windows] Cygwin brings Linux tools to Windows — even allows you to install Linux programs
If you’re like me, when you’re not using Linux, you feel like you’re lost. Luckily we have Cygwin. This program allows for Windows to act and behave more like Linux. This program does not convert Windows into anything in particular, but what it does do is allow you to [...]
[Windows] Recover lost or deleted files with Undelete 360
Everyone has accidentally deleted something and instantly regretted it. Or last important files due to computer crash. This is a universal thing. That’s why it’s very important that you have an undelete program installed. We’ve covered file restoration programs in the past. Undelete 360 is another one. Let’s see if [...]
[Windows] Lightshot is a portable and lightweight screenshot tool that allows easy editing and sharing [Mac OS X]
There are many instances where you might want to take a screenshot of what’s on your computer display. I won’t bother covering those instances, I’m sure you’re already familiar with them. After all, Windows has its very own screenshot app called ‘Snipping Tool’ and I’m sure you have read dotTech’s [...]
[Windows] Find and delete dead or duplicate bookmarks/favorites with AM-DeadLink
Bookmarks (or favorites, as they are known in Internet Explorer) are very useful in helping keep track of websites we want to revisit in the future, for one reason or another. The issue with bookmarks is often people have so many bookmarks, it is hard to manage them all. So [...]
[Windows] qBittorrent is an excellent torrent client [Linux, Mac OS X]
Torrenting is pretty popular infamous at this point; some would even say infamous. Of course many people use torrents for illegitimate purposes, but there’s a ton of legitimate uses for torrents. For example, many Linux distributions distribute OS files via ISOs delivered over torrents, as it is a good way [...]
[Windows] Eraser is the best free program for securely deleting files and folders and wiping free hard drive space
Having the utmost privacy on your Windows machine is a must. Heidi’s Eraser helps you keep your files private by ensuring they are permanently and securely deleted. With this program you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your personal data can’t be snooped and recovered once you have deleted it.[...]
Windows Blue leaked in video, reveals more Live Tiles sizes, side-by-side Snaps Views, and more [Video]
An early build of Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Blue has been leaked online, revealing many of the feature additions and changes we can expect to see when it releases officially later this year.
The build is listed as Build 9364, and some of most notable differences noticeable from Windows 8 are [...]
Read More »[Windows] AllMyNotes Organizer is a feature-filled note-taking program
Nowadays there are plenty of ways to take and store notes. For example, there is the ever popular Evernote and the recently released Google Keep. However, if you are unhappy with note-taking services that are based in the cloud and prefer an offline solution, AllMyNotes Organizer may be what you [...]
[Windows] How to uninstall, remove, or delete VirtualBox drivers (Bridged Networking driver, Host-Only Network Adapter driver, etc.)
VirtualBox is an awesome virtual machine you can use to virtually install different operating system. However, the drivers associated with VirtualBox can be a pain in the @$$. Sometimes they don’t work properly and need to be reinstalled; sometimes you want to remove them but they don’t uninstall properly; whatever. [...]
[Windows] Manage booksmarks from Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera with LinkCollector
Do you use multiple browsers? Do you wish you had the ability to have all your bookmarks from each browser in one place? Or maybe you want the ability to sync bookmarks from one browser to the other? If so, LinkCollector wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth [...]
[Windows] Notepad++ is a powerful text editing program, includes syntax highlighting for coders
There are only a handful of free powerful text editors for Windows, and Notepad++ is arguably one of the best. It isn’t just a text editor. Notepad++ is a source code editor too. The program is based on the editing component Scintilla. With Scintilla, you’ll be able to edit virtually [...]
[Windows] Identify large files and folders on your hard drive with SpaceSniffer
Sometimes you need to know exactly what is taking up space on your hard drive. SpaceSniffer makes it very easy to catalog all of the folders and files on your machine and exactly how big each directory/file is. It’s a wonderful tool for people that are trying to organize all [...]
[Windows] Use your computer as an alarm clock with Alarm Clock Pro by Koingo Software [Mac OS X]
Your alarm clock is broken. You don’t want to use your phone to wake you up. Where do you turn to? With Alarm Clock Pro by Koingo Software, you can use your computer as an alarm clock. Let’s see if this program is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Turn your computer into an alarm clock with Free Alarm Clock, a portable program
If you are in need of an alarm clock and you have no other options (e.g. you don’t have a real alarm clock and don’t have a feature phone or smartphone to use as an alarm clock), then Comfort Software’s Free Alarm Clock is for you.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Extract over a dozen archive formats with Zipeg, which includes support for multi-archive extraction
On Windows there’s no shortage of archiving programs. There’s 7zip, WinRAR, WinZip, PeaZip, and others. dotTech even has a review on best free archiving program for Windows. If you’re a software junkie there’s a huge chance you’re going to need an extraction program that supports many archive types. Zipeg is [...]
[Windows] Backup and restore files with Genie Timeline Professional, a files backup program that supports file versioning
dotTech has a review on best free file-level backup software for Windows. Pick any of the file-level backup programs mentioned in that review, and you will be able to successfully and happily backup your files. However, the freeware programs we mention in our review do file-level backups but nothing more. [...]
[Windows] BleachBit will clean your computer and protect your privacy, is an excellent alternative to CCleaner [Linux]
When it comes to Windows, maintenance is critical. If you don’t take care of your system you’ll regret it later. Your computer will slow to an eventual crawl and you’ll get frustrated. All this can be avoided by installing a tool like BleachBit. I’m quite aware of CCleaner. I [...]
[Windows] Disable UAC prompt for individual programs on Windows 7 and Windows 8 with ElevatedShortcut
User Account Control (UAC) is a security measure Microsoft introduced in Windows Vista and carried through to Windows 7 and Windows 8. While the intentions for UAC are genuine, and many security experts have hailed it as a step in the right direction, UAC can get annoying after a while [...]
[Windows] NexusFile is a portable file manager that has dual panels, tabs, and native ZIP extraction and creation
It’s no secret that no matter the iteration, Windows Explorer file manager is limited in advanced features. dotTech has covered several file managers in the past including a review on best free file manager for Windows; however, NexusFile is a sophisticated file manager replacement that deserves a minute in the [...]
[Windows] Easily generate secure and random passwords or passphrases with PWGen
In today’s day and age of digital insecurity, it is imperative to have a secure password least your life be shattered courtesy a hacker. Due to the amount of password cracking techniques at the disposal of hackers, it is often hard to think of a secure password. This is where [...]
[Windows] Enhance photos of buildings, nature, and other landscape with Magic Landscape Filter
A few days ago dotTech reviewed PixelApp Magic Skin Filter, a program that aims to enhance photos of people. PixelApp has a similar program but this one enhances landscape photography — Magic Landscape Filter. Let’s see if this is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Quickly find files and folders on your computer with Locate32
dotTech has an excellent review on best free desktop search program for Windows. However, if you have not yet found a desktop search program which you like, then you have come to the right place. Locate32 is a lightweight and simple file searching program. It’s designed so that you can [...]
[Windows] Best free clean uninstaller — Revo Uninstaller vs IObit Uninstaller vs GeekUninstaller vs Comodo Programs Manager
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As much as like to believe otherwise, many programs do not completely clean after themselves when you uninstall. In other words, many programs leave traces (in the form of files, folders, and registry entries) on your computer after you have uninstalled them. That is why clean uninstallers are so handy; [...]
Read More »[Windows] Find and delete duplicate files with Duplicate Cleaner
Maintenance is an important part of any Windows computer, so it’s important that you find every little tool that you need. That’s where Duplicate Cleaner comes in. Duplicate cleaner will help you free up space that in some cases you might not have known you could free up on your [...]
[Windows] Recover lost files and repair corrupt documents, emails, archives, and more with MunSoft Data Recovery Suite
Ever lost files due to system crash or reformat? Ever accidentally deleted files? Have corrupted files (documents, emails, archives, etc.)? MunSoft Data Recovery Suite is a program that does all of that. Let’s see if it is worth your time.
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Read More »[Windows] TweetDeck is a good, full-featured third-party Twitter client
Social networking is all the rage right now, and Twitter is no exception. TweetDeck is a Twitter client for Twitter users that want more out of Twitter. TweetDeck has tons and tons of features, and is very attractive. TweetDeck is owned and developed by Twitter itself, but before Twitter purchased [...]
[Windows] Encrypt files using 11 encryption algorithms with 1-abc.net File Encrypter
When it comes to file encryption, two programs come to mind — AxCrypt and TrueCrypt, both of which are excellent (and free) encryption programs. However, if you (for whatever reason) are not happy with either of those two, 1-abc.net File Encrypter is another option. Let’s see if it is worth [...]
[Windows] Evince is a lightweight, fast, and clean document reader that supports PDF, XPS, multi-page TIFF, and more
If you’re on Windows and you’re a PDF junkie, an e-book hound, or a digital comic book fan, you might want to listen up. If you don’t want to be stuck with Adobe Acrobat Reader — you know, the bloated, slow, and almost unresponsive PDF reader that Adobe offers up [...]
[Windows] Paragon Partition Manager Home is an excellent partition management program
dotTech has an excellent review on best free partition manager for Windows. However, if you have not yet found a partition manager to your liking, then Paragon Partition Manager Home is a partition manager that wants your business. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] RSSOwl is an RSS reader that supports tabs and integrates with Google Reader
Frequent news readers are bound to have tons of RSS feeds strewed about their internet browser, and obviously dotTech has reviewed RSS clients in the past, but RSSOwl is a serious contender. It allows for you to get your favorite RSS feeds in a unique way, and helps you discover [...]
[Windows] Copy DVD disc to DVD disc with Aplus DVD Copy
DVD discs often break, either intentionally or unintentionally. Seeing as DVDs cost a good amount of money per movie, it is always a good idea to have backup DVDs in case your original breaks and/or keep your original disc safe and use your backup DVD for everyday use. This is [...]
[Windows] Easily erase unwanted objects from photos with Photoupz, an alternative to InPaint
Have you ever used the clone stamp tool in an image editor? Clone stamp allows you to remove objects in an image by by “painting” over the objects with other parts of the image. While clone stamp is a very useful tool, it can be a bit tedious. To automate [...]