Although not the most popular browser out there, Firefox – by the Mozilla Foundation – is very popular for its combination of speed, customization (via add-ons), and a fair amount of security. That is not to say it is ...
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article: Easy Start Menu Organizer by Zards Software Version reviewed: v3.0.1.0 System Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is required Price: $12...
Update: The developer of WinUtilities Professional Edition has canceled free updates. Please see http://dottech.org/announcements/17765 for more details. v9.81 is still available for free via this promotion, though. Update: Appare...
As a result of a recent deal with a software developer (hopefully the deal will be finalized tomorrow and I can post about the freebie) I came to realize one way I could “give back” to the people who have helped build ...
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article: Ocster Backup Pro 3 Version reviewed: v3.04 System Requirements: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 Price: $39.90 (USD) Software description as per the developer: Ocster Backup Pro ...
Backup4all should be a familiar name to dotTechies because I have written about Backup4all multiple times in the past. For those that don’t remember, or don’t know, what Backup4all is, let me recap. Backup4all is an ea...
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article: Perfect Macro Recorder by Perfect Tools Software Version reviewed: v2.0.0.0 System Requirements: Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista Needs .NET Framework 3.50 Price: $39.90 (USD) but you can ...
More often than not, when the subject of operating systems comes up, a war starts between Windows, Linux, and Mac fans. However, what does not hit the headlines quite as often is the fact that there is a huge spread amongst Window...
Noticing the most recent trend of popular online destinations putting up a pay wall to try to raise revenue, last month (yes it has been a while since I have posted an Ask dotTechies) I asked dotTechies if anyone would pay to visi...
The worst of scumware, undoubtedly, are loggers. Whether it is a keylogger, or a different type of logger, these scumware have the potential to turn your world upside down by transmitting private information – such as credit...
I am sure post dotTechies have read my post on Paragon Backup & Recovery Free Edition, Paragon’s hand at offering a freebie image backup software. As the name suggests, there is also a commercial/paid version of Paragon ...
Many people know – or have heard – about WinPatrol because WinPatrol is a terrific “supplement” security software that helps round out most everyone’s line of defense against scumware. What makes WinP...
As mentioned earlier today, I have gotten numerous complaints by dotTechies about “malware being on dotTech”, specifically related to advertisements and/or page redirections. Since I have not been able to reproduce the...
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article: Platinum Guard Version reviewed: 4.0.0 System Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win7 Price: $13.99 (USD) Software description as per the developer: Platinum Guard helps you...
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article: History Killer Pro Version reviewed: 5.0.1 System Requirements: Windows 7, Vista, XP Price: $24.95 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday.com! Software ...
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article: Crave World Clock Version reviewed: v1.1 System Requirements: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7 Price: $19.95 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday...
In November of last year I wrote about how everyone can get free CO.CC domains. Well now I am here to tell you about another very similar offer, except this time it is about free CZ.CC domains. Like the CO.CC offer, users are allo...
Last year I ran a belated campaign to try to get dotTech to win “Best Geek Blog” at Blogger’s Choice Awards for 2009. Well, unfortunately, we did not win – we got 6th if I remember properly. However, this y...
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article: JPG To PDF Converter Version reviewed: v2.1 System Requirements: Windows 2000, XP, and Vista Price: $29.95 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawayoftheday.com! S...
When most people hear “Auslogics” they probably think “defrag” – and for good reason. Auslogics is well known for its freeware and terrific Disk Defrag software. However, Auslogics Software is not lim...
EASEUS Partition Master should be a very familiar name to dotTechies seeing as it is regularly given out on GOTD and has been reviewed on dotTech multiple times. For those that don’t know, EASEUS Partition Master Professiona...
As I am sure most of you know already, Advanced SystemCare Pro is a popular system optimization/management/cleaning/etc. tool from IObit. Regardless of IObit’s questionable tactics for their Internet Security 360 software, A...
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article: Fresh RAM Version reviewed: v5.0.0 System Requirements: Windows 95/ 98/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7 (x32/x64) Price: $14.99 (USD) but you can get it for free for a limited time at Giveawa...
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article: ArtStudio Version reviewed: v1.3.3 System Requirements: Windows XP/Vista; Video accelerator card with ‘Pixel Shader 2.0’ support; Microsoft .NET framework 2.0; Microsoft Dire...
Recently, dotTech celebrated its 1 year birthday. Now, dotTech is celebrating its first 1000 members! This just a year and two months after its founding means we have an average of two and a bit new members a day. Thanks to ever...
Although dotTech likes to think of itself as a review website (and likes to think it is an animate object capable of intelligent thought), freebies are an intricate part of dotTech. The following list lists the best of the best fr...
Hey Friends, As I am sure you all know, I run dotTech less as a business or work, and more as a hobby. In other words, I enjoy writing articles and reviews for dotTech and enjoy the interaction with dotTechies from all around the ...
DVDFAST is running another promotion. This time, however, instead of giving out their video converter, they are giving out their Fast DVD Ripper PRO. Fast DVD Ripper PRO is a software that allows users to rip their DVDs into multi...
In light of my recent article on DonationCoder, no dotTechie has an excuse for not being (at least) remotely familiar with the website =). However, what some of you may or may not know, DoncationCoder holds an annual New Apps for ...
3-4 months ago the Internet was buzzing with the news that News Corp, a media publication company which owns and operates many popular Internet destinations like The Wall Street Journal, would start charging for the content on its...
Two weeks ago I asked “What is your favorite computer brand?”. The polls have now closed and the results are in – most dotTechies build their own computers: [poll id=”10″] If I do say so myself, I am ...
novaPDF is a commercial PDF printer which allows you to turn any file which you can print into a PDF. There are three editions of novaPDF – Lite, Standard, and Professional. Each edition has a “desktop” and ̶...
WinX Blu-ray Decrypter is one of Digiarty Software’s newest creations. It allows users to rip/backup Blu-ray movies (Blu-ray, Disc BD-R, BD-RE) to HD video (.m2ts). According to the developer, WinX Blu-ray Decrypter bypasses...
{rw_text}Software reviewed in this article: FILEminimizer Office Version reviewed: v5.0 System Requirements: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, and Win7 Price: $44.95 (USD) for a single user license. Bulk licensing discounts are...
Hello Friends, First and foremost let me say thanks to everyone that expressed concern and curiosity about my lack of activity for the past 6-7 days. You see I was out of town for the past 6-7 days (although it was not necessarily...