“10 inventors killed by their own inventions” [Video]
Being an inventor is dangerous business.
A parody about Google Glass [Video]
This is a semi-funny video about using Google Glass.
“Things I would tell my younger self” [Comic]
One advice: buy AAPL (Apple stock), lots of AAPL.
[Windows] Easily pin files, folders, and libraries to the taskbar with TaskbarPinner
The Windows taskbar is a fantastic tool when used properly. Unfortunately, there are some minor restrictions that make it less useful, even with its tremendous potential. For example, you cannot pin a shortcut for a folder to the ...
[Android] Remotely lock, locate, or wipe your lost or stolen smartphone with aeGis
Mobile device security is a serious issue these days. There are endless hordes of virus scanners in the Play Store, along with malware and spyware cleaners. It only makes sense that it’s such a hot issue because, now more than eve...
[iPhone] Ketchup lets you turn tentative plans into confirmed plans with your flaky friends
Keeping in touch with friends via Twitter and Facebook is easy. But it’s far more fun to hang out in real life! The problem is simple: with so much going on in our lives, it can be hard to make fast plans. If you’re ti...
[Mac OS X] Reduce your digital distractions with Obtract, a part productivity, part game app
There are all kinds of apps the aim to reduce distraction. Lots of writers gravitate towards these apps, where a word processor will take up the entirety of your screen to keep you focused. But what do you do if you do most of you...
How to root HTC One on Android Jelly Bean, unlock bootloader, and install ClockworkMod recovery [Guide]
HTC has created the One to directly compete with Samsung’s Galaxy S4. The HTC One is a massive powerhouse, but all that power is locked up tight without root access. This guide will walk you through unlocking your bootloader...
[Windows] StarBurn is a portable CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and HD-DVD burning suite
If you are a regular dotTechies, chances are you have already read our review on best free CD/DVD/Blu-ray burning program for Windows and have a burning program you like. However, if you are not happy with what you have currently ...
Penguins atop a blue iceberg [Amazing Photo of the Day]
Not all icebergs are white.
At sea [Wallpaper]
Digitally crafted wallpaper of 1954 S&S Impala sailing in French Riviera.
“Reverse procrastination” [Comic]
How many times does this happen in real life? Not many, I bet.
Using iMacs as lamps [Images]
Must. Resist. Making. Mac. Joke.
Awesome QWERTY sofa [Image]
Italian firm designs a sofa in the shape of a QWERTY keyboard.
[Windows] Improve performance while gaming, watching videos, etc. with JetBoost, an alternative to Game Booster
Techies, geeks, and PC aficionados know how to optimize their system for maximum performance. Most average Joes, however do not know how to optimize their machine. Because of that simple fact, they turn to optimization software, w...
[Android] Easily backup photos from smartphone or tablet to computer with SnapPea
You have probably heard of AirDroid and similar apps like Droid Manager. These are the type of apps that allow you to remotely access the contents of your Android device from your computer, typically for backup purposes. SnapPea i...
[Linux] Install and run Windows programs on Linux with Wine
Even the most independent of Windows user needs to use Windows software at one point or another. Yesterday we covered PlayOnLinux, which helps you use Windows games on Linux. Today it is the turn of Wine, a program that allows use...
[iPhone] Add effects, text, frames, and filters to photos with BeFunky Photo Editor
Have you ever been to one of those fro-yo bars with the unlimited toppings? No matter how old you are, it’s always fun to go in there and pile topping after topping on top of your cup of frozen yogurt. BeFunky Photo Editor i...
[Android] Stop unauthorized access to your applications with APP Lock
As more and more sensitive information gets stored on your mobile device, it only makes sense to lock down your Android in order to prevent unauthorized access. Unfortunately, entering a passcode every time you wake up the phone c...
[Mac OS X] Nap is an app that helps you remember to take a break
When I was a teenager, I worked in a grocery store. Every 2 hours, a senior employee would get on the PA and lead our whole store’s team in a stretch. It really did go a long way towards refreshing our minds and our bodies. ...
Playing with food or food art? [Amazing Photo of the Day]
This brings playing with food to a whole new level.
The Joker from Batman movie, The Dark Knight [Wallpaper]
Why so serious?
Meditating in today’s world [Comic]
Oh sweet technology...
How time is spent when working from home [Graph]
Working from home can be a... productive... experience.
“10 things on the Internet we don’t understand” [Video]
There is a lot of useless trash on the Internet...
[Windows] Convert PDFs into 3D flipbooks with 3D Page Flipbook
PDFs are a very common format used by many people. Maybe too many people. If you want to do something to make yourself, your work, your product, your company, etc., then consider not using PDFs and instead using 3D flipbooks. And ...
Is this Apple fanboyism to the extreme or an honest mistake by a popular tech blog?
I often troll the Internet to find interesting news tidbits to post about on dotTech (or to make Enrique post about them, poor lad having to do my bidding). I was doing the same today when I came across an article on BGR (or shoul...
Arrogant Microsoft director reponds to Xbox always-online rumor, tells people to “deal with it”
Rumors regarding how Microsoft is going to make Xbox 720 “always online” (aka must always be connected to the Internet, may be even to play games) have been flying for a while. Microsoft has yet to officially comment o...
How to make YouTube videos load faster on Windows (XP, 7, 8, Vista), Mac OS X, and Linux [Guide]
YouTube is owned by Google. Google is a web 2.0 company. They know how to manage server load. So then the question is why do so many people run into buffering issues when watching YouTube… even people on seemingly fast conne...
[Windows] Stellarium is an awesome digital planetarium for aspiring astronomers and geeks [Android, Mac OS X, Linux]
Since I was just a little squirt I’ve been fascinated with the stars. It blows my mind every time I stop and think about how massive the universe truly is. One of the most prominent ways to geek out is to grab an old fashioned tel...
[Android] Minimalistic Text brings simple yet beautiful text widgets to your homescreen
This statement is going to sound odd, but a minimal design is trendy these days. Running a minimal setup on your Android device is also highly desirable. Problem is it’s hard to find a launcher or widget tray that maintains a smal...
[Linux] Run Windows programs and video games on Linux with PlayOnLinux
Linux is a great platform. It has a large variety of users and contributors that believe in the free and open source software model. Linux also has a massive deployment in the enterprise market. However, there is one thing that th...
[Android] X-plore File Manager is an advanced file manager with cloud storage integration, ability to explore ZIP archives, root support, and more
Having a good file manager on Android is very important. If you’ve looked passed all other file managers and you still haven’t settled on a file manager that you love, X-plore File Manager might just be the last stop. ...
[iPhone] The Jim and Frank Mysteries features tons of puzzles and interesting characters
Hi, my name is Tucker, and I’m a puzzle-holic. (Hi, Tucker!) Seriously, you guys…I just can’t get enough puzzles. I devour them my the dozens each month: they make great timekillers, and they’re a fun way t...
How to root Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx HD on Jelly Bean and Ice Cream Sandwich [Guide]
dotTech has a guide on how to root Motorola Droid RAZR HD. Now we will show you how to root Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX HD, the version that has a much bigger battery life. This guide will help you easily root your Droid RAZR Maxx HD...