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[Windows] Backup, clean, and defrag your registry with Athtek Registry Cleaner
Have an increasingly slow computer? Some people would like you to believe that cleaning and/or defragging your registry will help boost performance. To clean and defrag your registry, you need a registry cleaner or defragger. Athtek Registry Cleaner is both; let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Make note-taking and storing information simple with FreeText
Trying to find a free text editor is not that hard. There are tons of them out there. So I really didn’t expect much from FreeText. That being said, it was free, and I decided to give it a go. What I was left with was a great program [...]
[Windows] Best free PDF reader — Adobe Reader vs Foxit Reader vs PDF-XChange Viewer vs Nitro PDF Reader vs Sumatra PDF
![[Windows] Best free PDF reader — Adobe Reader vs Foxit Reader vs PDF-XChange Viewer vs Nitro PDF Reader vs Sumatra PDF](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/02/foxit-screenshot-290x160.png)
PDFs are one of the most common document formats. To read PDFs, you need a PDF reader. There are tons of PDF readers out there. What to know the best free one? You have come to the right place!
All of the programs reviewed here are capable of rendering the [...]
Read More »[Windows] Add, delete, rotate pages of PDFs, add watermarks, and more with 3DPageFlip PDF Editor
For as useful as PDFs are for sharing documents and information, they are a pain in the *** when it comes to editing. Looking for a tool to help you manage PDF pages (e.g. add, delete, rotate, resize, etc.), add watermarks, or modify PDF encryption? 3DPageFlip PDF Editor is a [...]
[Windows] Columbus Browser is a lightweight and quick internet browser [Mac OS X]
I have heard of a lot of internet browsers, but I had never heard of Columbus Browser. So when I came across it, I was looking forward to giving it a try. It’s not so much that I am unhappy with the current browser I am using (SeaMonkey). In [...]
Browser toolbars aren’t just annoying — they can be dangerous, too [Image]
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Most of us dislike having toolbars in our browsers because they are annoying; not only do they tend to hijack our homepages, but they use up a lot of screen real estate, making it more difficult to surf the web… especially if you have 12 toolbars installed in one browser. [...]
Read More »[Windows] Convert audios and videos to other formats with Tipard 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 Video Converter is one such audio and [...]
[Windows] Quickly download and convert videos from YouTube with BlazeVideo YouTube Downloader
There are a lot of programs out there that claim to download videos from YouTube. However, time and time again I see these videos failing to deliver on this one claim. That was why I was very excited to try BlazeVideo YouTube Downloader. It says it can download and [...]
[Windows] View, share, and favorite your images and photos with ArcSoft Photo+, an alternative to Windows Photo Viewer
Windows has built-in capability to view images, known as Windows Photo Viewer. However, sometimes people are unhappy with Windows Photo Viewer simply because of its simplistic nature. Looking for an alternative image viewer? ArcSoft Photo+ is one such program. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] 12 free image viewers or organizers (Windows Photo Viewer alternatives)
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Windows comes with built-in capability to view images. However, that built-in image viewer has many limitations such as the inability to view animated GIFs, inability to crop images, inability to easily share images aside from via email, inability to convert images, etc. To solve the woes of Windows Photo Viewer, [...]
Read More »[Windows] Rip DRM-protected DVDs to other video formats with Goodisc Movie DVD Copy
Have a bunch of DVDs you want to watch on your smartphone or tablet? Or maybe you want to watch the DVDs on your computer without having to put in the discs every time. Or maybe you just want to store your DVDs in a different video format. Whatever the [...]
[Windows] Stop your mouse from accidentally double-clicking with Left Mouse Button Fix
We have all more than likely experienced it at some point. You are using your mouse like normal, you click something, and your mouse double clicks. It can be very annoying! This goes double when trying to highlight things or just use your mouse in general. Usually the best solution [...]
[Windows] Lock your folders and keep them hidden with Folder Locker Free
If you share your computer with others or you just really care about security, locking your folders is something that you may have already considered. There are tons of different programs out there that allow you to do this (such as Private Folder), and Folder Locker Free is one of [...]
[Windows] Recover deleted and lost files with MunSoft Easy Drive Data Recovery
Ever accidentally delete a file and then realize your mistake, for it to only be too late since you flushed it down recycle bin already? Or maybe you have experienced a dreaded computer crash and lost your important files in the process. In either case, you require a file recovery [...]
[Windows] Focus completely on your work with WriteMonkey, a clutter-free and portable writing application
I would like to say that when I sit down to write something, I get into the “Zone”. Unfortunately, that would be a lie. I can become very easily distracted. So I went looking for a writing application that could help me stay on track. What I came across was [...]
[Windows] Simultaneously view and export internet browsing history from Firefox, Chrome, IE, Safari, and SeaMonkey with BrowsingHistoryView
Last month we reviewed MiTeC Internet History Browser, a program that allows you to view the history of all your browsers at the same time. Not happy with MiTec Internet History Browser? BrowsingHistoryView does the same thing except it also allows you to export your history. Let’s check it out.[...]
[Windows] Registry Life brings registry defrag and cleaner in one program
I have used a lot of registry cleaners in my life, and Registry Life didn’t appear to offer much more. But it offers two registry services in one: an optimizer and a cleaner. Unfortunately, I found myself liking the program that it installed on my computer, without my knowledge, even [...]
[Windows] EasyFileViewer will open almost any file type or format
Have you ever come across a file that you simply cannot open on your computer? This can be a pretty frustrating experience. Maybe you once had a program that could open this file type, or maybe you received the file from someone else and you never had a program that [...]
[Windows] Convert PDF to DOC, RTF, TXT, image, HTML, and SWF with PDFZilla
dotTech has a review on best free PDF to Word (DOC, RTF) converter for Windows. In that review we list an excellent program, UniPDF, for converting PDFs to DOCs/RTFs. If, however, you are unhappy with UniPDF and/or would like to be able to more than PDF -> Word conversions, PDFZilla[...]
[Windows] Turn text to speech with Balabolka, a portable text-to-speech reader
From time to time, I like to use text to speech programs. However, I never use them enough to actually need one that you have to install. In fact, I usually find myself wanting to use the program more often when I’m “on the go”. So that brings us to [...]
[Windows] Convert (transform) videos into animated GIFs using Any GIF Animator
Animated GIFs…we all love them. They are becoming a very fun way to express an “idea” or “feeling” online. Usually, they express a feeling a lot better than what words can…and they are typically pretty funny. However, if you are like me, you may not be the best at making [...]
[Windows] Manage your partitions with EaseUS Partition Master, a feature-filled and easy-to-use partition manager
Looking for a way to manage your drives and partitions? Then you should read dotTech’s review on best free partition manager for Windows. If, however, you are not satisfied after reading that review, then you might want to give EaseUS Partition Master a try.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Enjoy customization, auto note hiding, and document attachment with sticky notes program X Sticky Notes Lite
I usually have a lot going on at any given time when I’m on the computer, and it’s easy to forget things that I need to do sometimes. That’s why I tend to use “sticky note” programs, to help me remember important things I need to do. I have tried [...]
32% of computers around the world are infected with viruses and malware, according to Panda Security
Most anti-virus companies like to release yearly reports based on their findings throughout the year. Panda Security is no exception and has released its ’2012 Annual Security Report’. In this report you will find some stats that may or may not shock you.
Of all the computers scanned by Panda [...]
Read More »[Windows 8] Securely manage all your passwords with the official LastPass app for Windows 8
LastPass is a very famous password storage utility. It has for ages, helped us store all our cumbersome passwords across platforms with ease. And now it enters the Windows 8 realms, with hopes of gaining our trust. And is it really worth it? Can we trust this app? That is [...]
[Windows] Keep your computer running smoothly by cleaning up your registry with Vit Registry Fix Free
A good registry cleaner is something that everyone needs. After prolonged use of a computer, its registry is going to start filling up with broken links, missing keys and invalid references that keep it from running as quickly or stable as it should. That is why free registry cleaners like [...]
[Windows] Optimize and clean your computer with Safe PC Cleaner Free
I have used a ton of different PC cleaners and optimizers, and they usually turn out to just be more of the same. Then I came cross Safe PC Cleaner Free. I was interested for a few reasons, but the biggest thing that caught my attention was the word [...]
[Windows] SlimBoat is a shockingly fast, full-featured, and portable web browser [Mac OS X, Linux]
I am a firm believer that there are great browsers out there that many of us have not tried. Don’t get me wrong, I like Chrome and Firefox as much as the next guy. That being said, I enjoy using SeaMonkey and Maxthon more. However, there are still a number [...]
[Windows] Best free file backup, drive backup (aka imaging), and system backup software
![[Windows] Best free file backup, drive backup (aka imaging), and system backup software](http://cdn.dottech.org/media/2013/02/AOMI-screenshot-250x1761-250x160.png)
Nowadays, computers are quite the keys to our kingdoms. While I’m sure it varies from person to person (and age group to age group), many people have critical data on their computers which, if lost, would be hurtful at best and devastating at worst. So it is always a good [...]
Read More »[Windows] Split videos into equal parts or extract a specific portion with Boilsoft Video Splitter
Here on dotTech we have discussed video joiners before. However, what if you want to do the opposite? That is to say, what if you want to split or trim videos — what do you use then? Boilsoft Video Splitter is a program you can give a try. Let’s see [...]
[Windows] Use Freemake Video Converter to easily cut (aka trim), join, rotate, or flip videos [Tip]
Freemake Video Converter is an excellent program for converting audio and video files into other formats; it supports almost every input and output format you can imagine. Did you know it can also double as a program to cut, join, rotate, or flip your videos? Yep, it is true… and [...]
[Windows] CoffeeZip is a file archiver that supports many different archive formats
Be sure to check out dotTech’s review of best free file archivers for Windows!
One thing is for sure, there is no shortage of file archivers available to download. In fact, most of us probably already have one that is our favorite. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try others. [...]
Read More »[Windows] Spice up your desktop using picture frames with Free Photo Frame
Do you want to spice up your desktop? Well you can by simply adding digital photo frames to your pictures. This can easily be done with the help of Free Photo Frame. The program comes with over 25 frames to choose from, and it can easily help you create [...]
[Windows] Ashampoo Snap is an excellent screenshot and screen recording tool
dotTech has two articles on best free screenshot tool and best free screen recorder program for Windows. However, if you still have not yet found a screenshot and/or screen recording program that makes you happy, Ashampoo Snap is another option. Let’s see if it is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] Best free screen recording program (aka best free video capture program) [2nd Edition]
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The ability to record screen activity and gameplay are undoubtedly an important part of digital media today due to the entertainment value as well as educational value of this feature. As a result, several tutorial and instructional videos are made by recording the activity occurring on the author’s computer screen. [...]
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