It seems that when Microsoft announced that Windows 8.1 will be offered as a free update for Windows 8 users, many were interested and finally got Windows 8 installed in their computers. This is probably one of the reasons why the...
When you take a break from your computer or walk away and leave it unattended, chances are you don’t want anyone to hop on and start looking at sensitive information. If you’re in public or at work, for example, you want the compu...
Some time ago I covered a handy little program called Preme, that offers several unique functions that alter the way you work with active windows. You can do things like open a stylized window preview, snap windows off-screen so t...
If you are thinking "WTF" after reading the title of this post, then you aren't alone.
If you have ever deleted a file or an entire folder by mistake I’m sure you immediately regretted this and wanted to somehow retrieve the files which were ‘lost’. Luckily when a file is deleted in Windows, it is ...
This computer actually runs Windows XP but apparently someone likes messing with splash screens.
I’ve covered several system monitoring apps here at dotTech, that allow you to see what users have been doing on your computer like TurnedOnTimesView, and Check5. For example, TurnedOnTimesView will tell you about the system being...
Taking screenshots can be quite tedious at times, especially when you use the native Windows Snipping Tool (Windows 7 and 8). That being said, screenshot tools are a dime a dozen, and there are hundreds of them. Some even offered ...
There is no other way to put this except to say: this computer is f***ed up.
Windows 8.1 is going to be made available as a free download to everyone that already owns Windows 8. Supposedly it’s going to add a whole slew of features and improvements. If you want to see what those changes are going to be, y...
Internet Explorer users that don’t plan on updating to Windows 8, or even the improved Windows 8.1 later this year can now rest easy — Microsoft has confirmed that Internet Explorer 11 will be making its way to Windows...
Tablet and smartphone sales are on the rise, and PC sales are dropping considerably, but that won’t stop a very specific crowd from upgrading their arsenal. PC gamers always strive to have the biggest and the best, because w...
A lot of households have a computer that’s used by multiple family members. Unfortunately, while it’s certainly a practical way to make use of a computer it does sacrifice individual privacy. Any window, application or website tha...
Anyone want to top that?
Instant messaging (IM) is an activity which almost if not all users of any PC, tablet, smartphone or any such device utilizes in this day and age and has become an integral part of everyday life for many. We are even subscribed to...
