He’s the computer man [Video]
This is an ad from the late 90s to which you will probably say: WTF?
How to root LG Optimus F7 on Android Jelly Bean [Guide]
Just picked up a shiny new LG Optimus F7? Want to root it? This is your lucky day. This guide will show you how to easily root your Optimus F7 in just 4 steps! Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. ...
[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 muc...
[Android] Browse over 150,000 recipes and bookmark your favorites with Recipe Search
By now you’re probably aware that I’m a huge geek. After all, I’m here spending my time as a Dottechie just like you. Even so, I love to cook. Sadly, I don’t come from a family that has a history of traditional recipes, which mean...
[Linux] Receive new email notifications for Gmail right on your desktop with CheckGmail
Are you a Linux user that isn’t too fond of desktop email applications? If you’re a Gmail user, you might just be in luck. CheckGmail allows you to have all the perks of desktop new email notifications without the bloa...
[Android] CacheCleaner NG is yet another app cache cleaner for your smartphone or tablet
It is very easy to be trampled under the weight of app cache on Android. There certainly is not any sort of shortage for of that can clean system cache and SD cache files. However, it is very difficult to find an app that does thi...
[iPhone] Clever Clues is like a crossword puzzle game but without the grids
Countless studies have shown that people who keep their brains active have lower incidences of dementia and other age-related mental problems. Whether it’s learning a second language, taking up sudoku, or doing a daily cross...
How to edit PDFs on Windows, Mac, and Linux for free [Guide]
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 wo...
How to root Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 on Android Jelly Bean, and install ClockworkMod recovery [Guide]
Just picked up a Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 and want to root it? Here’s your chance. This guide will teach you how to install ClockworkMod Recovery and also root your Galaxy Grand Duos. Disclaimer: This guide is inte...
Lion kisses the lady that rescued him [Amazing Photo of the Day]
If you are thinking "WTF", then you aren't alone.
Sunset [Wallpaper]
A simple, but semi-unique, sunset wallpaper.
How guys cook dinner [Comic]
If it weren't for our better halves, I'm pretty sure must guys would die of starvation of obesity. Myself included.
Playing dominos with 86 PCs [Video]
Either someone really hates Windows or this company is getting new computers.
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...
[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 ex...
[Android] Picturen Lite allows you to batch share photos and videos on Facebook, Twitter, Picasa, and Flickr
Image sharing and social media is a big thing nowadays, with the popularity of sites like Facebook, having a good app that you can use to share pictures is always a must. Picturen Lite is a great app that can help you upload your...
[Linux] Yakuake is another Quake-style terminal emulator
Yakuake is a Kde based, drop-down Quake style emulator based on Qt. A Quake style terminal emulator is not a new concept. A few weeks back we reviewed Guake, a Quake style terminal emulator. Guake is a great program while Yakuake ...
[Android] Quickly launch any of your apps from within any app with a single gesture with Swapps
Multitasking is a large part of the Android OS. A lot of the system is specifically optimized to run multiple apps simultaneously and let you to switch between them quickly. I’ve always felt that it would be cool if you could jump...
[iPhone] Spray Can is a community for virtual tag artists, painters, and graffiti fans
Here’s your fun fact of the day: graffiti is a plural noun. That means if you are referring to just one work of spray-painted art, you should use the singular form of the noun: “graffito.” But no matter what you ...
How to root Sony Xperia Z on Android Jelly Bean [Guide]
The Sony Xperia Z is a beast of a smartphone, but all that power can be wasted if you don’t have root access. Having root on your device can help you accomplish some very cool things, and with this guide’s help, you...
[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 ca...
Rare photo of lion couple sleeping together [Amazing Photo of the Day]
And I mean really sleeping, not what you are probably thinking.
“Spoonful of water” [Wallpaper]
Awesome wallpaper of a water droplet caught on camera after landing on a spoon.
How to become popular on the Internet [Comic]
Nothing enrages people more then unproper use of English grammar.
How to get work done when people won’t stop bothering you [Image]
Man comes up with semi-clever idea to keep the annoyance away.
Forget food, water, and shelter — having Internet access is more important [Image]
Maslow was mostly accurate in his hierarchy of needs -- he just forgot to include the Internet.
Indian students invent anti-rape underwear for women, sends electric shocks to attackers and has built-in GPS
Anyone that follows current events has probably heard of the gang-rape/homicide of a young lady in India last year. If you haven’t, I’m sure you have heard of other incidents of sexual assault of women. Three Indian en...
Google might buy WhatsApp for $1 billion [Rumor]
Recall that rumor last month about Google combining all its chat platforms under one roof of Google Babble? Yeah, well, that rumor has just been supercharged with a rumor that Google might purchase WhatsApp, the developer of the i...
[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 a...
[Android] Find apps that are draining battery by keeping your device awake with Wakelock Detector
Ah yes, the wakelock. It’s a function centric to the Android platform that can be both pesky and practical simultaneously. If you don’t already know, wakelock is what keeps the screen of your smartphone or tablet from turning off ...
[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. Howeve...
[iPhone] Done Not Done helps you make a to-do list for pop culture experiences
The majority of to-do list apps I review are designed to be used for business, productivity, or organizational purposes. However, I recently came across a to-do list app that’s a bit different in its goals. The app is called...
[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 cla...
Giant oranges [Amazing Photo of the Day]
They look so real...
Mystical tornado [Wallpaper]
Awesome artwork by a talented artist results in an awesome wallpaper.