Many of you know by now that the Aero transparency built into the most current versions of Windows is a nice effect but is also a major RAM hog. However, simply turning off Aero is not a desirable option since many people like the...
Ever seen a TED video? If not, then you don’t know what you are missing. TED – which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design – is a nonprofit organization that organizes TED conferences and talks where peopl...
Note: This freebie was originally posted about in November 2011. That particular promotion of MAGIX Xtreme Photo & Graphic Designer 5 has ended but a new promotion for it is now live. So for those that missed it in November &#...
Software Description The following is a description of Videomizer, as per the developer: Videomizer Highlights Automatic object recognition: manipulates only those frame parts, which help optimize the overall impression! Fully aut...
Having a slow computer can be annoying. A lot of the time, your computer is slow because it is running low on RAM. RAM comes in sizes from 32MB to 8GB in the consumer range, and nowadays generally costs under $50 for a stick of ...
Everyone, everyone, knows about CCleaner. On the other hand, many of us don’t know about FCleaner. FCleaner is similar program to CCleaner; I ran across FCleaner some time ago but didn’t give it much thought. However, ...
Want to keep track of the USB devices that connect to your computer? Our ole’ pal NirSofer has released a new program to allow you to do just that. USBLogView, a small and portable utility, is a very simple application. It r...
This is a sponsored post. Digiarty Software paid to have this posted on dotTech. This post has been written by Digiarty Software — not dotTech. WinX DVD Copy Pro – Copy DVD to DVD and Clone DVD to ISO Software Description Wi...
Still haven’t decided upon your cloud storage service of choice? Well then, here is another promotion to try to win you over. For a limited time Minus, cleverly residing at Minus.com, is offering new users 25 GB of free clou...
Missed out the previous HP Touchpad fire sale? Here is your second chance. Starting December 11, 2011 at 6 PM (CST), HP is going to sell HP Touchpads for the now-familiar $99/$149 (16 GB/32 GB) price tag on eBay, with the option ...
App Description The following is a description of Handy Safe Pro, as per the developer: Handy Safe Pro – a new level of usability comes to data management applications with unbeatable security functionality. Customized graph...
Software Description The following is a description of soft Xpansion Perfect PDF 6 Converter, as per the developer: Converts any printable file into a PDF. Perfect PDF 6 Converter includes integration into Windows Explorer, Intern...
Software Description The following is a description of O&O MediaRecovery 6, as per the developer: These days we save practically everything on some digital device, be that cameras, MP3 players or computers. But we can still lo...
Whenever I walk away from my computer I make it a habit to hit specific shortcuts on my keyboard to sleep my computer while I am not using it (so it is locked whenever someone tries to wake it up and use it). I do this because I d...
In the recent past we have seen quite a free attractive apps being given away by Amazon via its Free App of the Day program. In all the Amazonian glamor, GetJar Gold may be a distant memory to some; well fear not my fellow fandroi...
Software Description The following is a description of WISE-FTP 6, as per the developer: WISE-FTP’s basic features include: Ability to connect to any FTP server. Ability to move or copy files or directories from your local s...
Software Description The following is a description of MoneyFox 2012, as per the developer: Do you want to keep track of your finances? Manage Your Finances Organize your incomes and expenses in categories Create recurring booking...
Have some extra dimes this holiday season? Android Market has hit ten billion downloads and to celebrate Google is running a promotion for the next ten days. Each day, starting December 6 and lasting until December 16, ten “...
Originally started by Opera, and popularized by Chrome, the “multiple homepage” concept is commonly used by people (whether by add-on or built in browser functionality) who can’t decide on one single website to b...
Back in November I posted about Republic Wireless, a new cell phone service provider in the USA. In the article I mentioned Republic Wireless was launching November 8, but aside from that we didn’t have many more details. Re...
I was roaming SlickDeals as I usually do and came across a post about a 1 TB USB external hard drive going for $65 (!). Naturally I jumped when I read that and decided to get more info. Turns out Best Buy is selling a 1 TB “...
eBook Description The following is a description of PC Security Guide, as per the authors: For better or worse, more of our daily activities are spent on the Internet. We stay in touch with friends and family, post those fun vacat...
Software Description The following is a description of CrazyTalk 6, as per the developer: CrazyTalk 6 focuses on animating the faces and gives you the power to import any photo or image into the fitting wizard and bring it to life...
Up until now whenever I wanted to resize an image I would open up Paint.NET, load the image I want to resize, save it, and go. Yes I know – not a very clever or efficient method to resize images. However I have been using th...
Software Description The following is a description of Abelssoft JetDrive 5 Professional, as per the developer: JetDrive – Feature Overview JetDrive defragments your hard drive. It does a far better job than Windows Defrag a...
As I am sure most everyone has noticed by now, I have added a new SHARE bar to dotTech. This article is intended to ensure everyone is informed about what this bar is, what it is intended for, and what it is not. Update: Listening...
Most people enjoy using T9 (or something similar) on their cell phones when typing text messages. Since T9 uses an advanced behavioral detection algorithm (I don’t know if “behavioral detection algorithm” is a re...
Software Description The following is a description of CDRWIN 9 Basic, as per the developer: Direct copy of data-CDs/DVDs (incl. computer games) and audio-CDs Burning and creation of ISO-, BIN- and XMD-images as well as Cue-Files ...
While not a groundbreaking necessity (unless you are a webmaster, in which case you should really care about how fast your website loads since website speed is factored into Google’s algorithm), it is always fun to know whic...
Software Description The following is a description of Format Converter 4 SE, as per the developer: The following are all the supported input/output formats, as per the developer: dotTech Advice Format Converter 4 SE stands for Fo...
Software Description The following is a description of Nik Software’s Color Efex Pro 3.0 Standard, as per the developer: Nik Software Color Efex Pro 3.0 is a collection of digital filters that are widely used by many of toda...
A few months ago in one of my classes a Chrome fanboy proclaimed how “popular” Chrome is and how “everyone must be using it”. At the time a friend and I scoffed at him, partly due to his fanboyism and partl...
Looking to jump on the smartphone bandwagon but don’t want to sign a two year contract with a forced monthly data plan? Today may be your lucky day. Reports are emerging T-Mobile USA is selling the Motorola Defy for $59.99 w...
Software Description The following is a description of BDlot DVD Clone Ultimate, as per the developer: Backup any DVD to hard drive as ISO, DVD folder or burn to a DVD disc in several minutes with GPU accelerating technology. Crea...
In the past I have written on what, in my opinion, is one of the best free video capture/screen recording tools available on the market right now: BB FlashBack Express. Since I discovered BB FlashBack Express I have been using it ...