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Category Archives: Windows
Windows Search’s index database file is 72 GB on this computer! [Image]
This may be the reason why so many people hate indexes.
[Windows] Clean, optimize, and manage your computer with Ashampoo WinOptimizer, a program with over 20 different tools and features
There are many, many jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none system utilities out there that perform multiple functions under one roof, functions you would otherwise have to download multiple different programs for. Ashampoo WinOptimize...
[Windows] Free EaseUS Todo Backup Workstation (v5.8) — supports restore to dissimilar hardware! [dotTech Exclusive, 72-hours only]
UPDATE: This giveaway is now over. Subscribe to dotTech for daily tech goodies: Email, RSS, Facebook, or Twitter. EaseUS Todo Backup has been featured on dotTech multiple times in the past. EaseUS Todo Backup Free is featured in o...
[Windows] Chocolatey brings Linux-like command line software installation to Windows
Windows is lacking what some Linux users sometimes take for granted, and that is package management (aka installing programs via command line). If you’re set in your ways and you refuse to switch to Linux to use package mana...
[Windows] Abiword is a lightweight word processor that still packs a punch [Mac OS X, Linux]
Sometimes you don’t need an entire office suite, you just need to write. That’s where Abiword comes in. Abiword is a simple yet full-featured word processing program. If you use XFCE on Linux, Abiword also happens to s...
[Windows] 3 free programs to easily encrypt files stored in cloud storage (Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, Box, etc.) [Mac OS X, iOS, Android]
I’m sure many dotTechies use cloud storage service, at least sparingly if not frequently. One of the major concerns with cloud storage is the safety and privacy of data; no one wants their files, documents, etc. in the wrong...
[Windows] Leawo Video Converter supports over a dozen input and output video and audio formats
dotTech has a review on best free video and audio converter for Windows, so I’m guessing most dotTechies already have a video/audio converter they regularly use. However, if you are still in the market for a video/audio conv...
[Windows] Best free firewall — Online Armor vs Comodo vs Privatefirewall vs ZoneAlarm vs Outpost vs TinyWall
There are two basic components of computer security: anti-virus/anti-malware and firewall. dotTech has already reviewed the best free anti-virus program for Windows. Now it is the turn of firewalls. Keep reading to learn about the...
Voidtools Everything is being actively developed again, update now to get latest version
Voidtools Everything search engine was first featured on dotTech back in February 2009. Due to its super fast search capability, Everything was an instant hit among dotTechies. Then last year dotTech rated Everything as the best f...
[Windows] UltraSearch is a very fast desktop search program — and it uses no index
Third-party file location software (aka desktop search programs) is not a new concept. Most users have their favorites already. For example, many dotTechies prefer Everything, the desktop search program featured by dotTech as the ...
[Windows] Copy DVDs to ISO, DVD folder, or DVD disc with Aiseesoft DVD Copy
We have covered plenty of DVD ripper and/or copiers here on dotTech. If you have yet to find a DVD copy program that satisfies your need, then Aiseesoft DVD Copy wants to win your business. Let’s see if it is worth your time...
Windows RT is being killed by Microsoft, will be merged into Windows Blue [Rumor]
Hot on the heels of a recent Windows Blue rumor comes another rumor: the impending death of Windows RT. As I’m sure most of you know by now, Windows RT is the tablet-specific version of Windows 8 that runs on ARM processors ...
[Windows] Bulk rename files and modify file extensions with spacetornado Renamer
spacetornado Renamer is a brilliantly simple tool, but one that is most certainly necessary. All to often we’ve come into contact with files with the same names, files that are named the wrong way, situations where we are lo...
[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 i...