Provide suggestions for best internet browser on Windows
Hey dotTechies, For our next Best Free Windows Software article, we plan on reviewing internet browsers. But we need your help in doing so. In the comments below, please provide suggestions on free...
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Forget open source software, this is an open source airplane and it costs...
An open source airplane is being developed in Canada and it could possibly cost as little as $15,000. The Maker Plane team plans to develop an airplane classified as a light sport aircraft which, in...
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Mozilla wants Firefox to share information about your personal interests with...
Mozilla, the creator of Firefox, has recently been putting forward an effort to explore ways in which they can personalize the web browsing experience without users having to sacrifice privacy. One of...
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Samsung is artifically boosting Galaxy S4 benchmark performance, according to...
I’m sure we can agree that Samsung makes some excellent smartphones, especially the much hyped Galaxy S4 which has some rather impressive specifications. Recent news has come to light, however,...
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Google Play Store downloads have surpassed Apple App Store downloads for the...
Google Play Store downloads have for the first time ever surpassed Apple’s App Store downloads according to a report by App Annie. However, it seems that Apple still has the upper hand in terms of...
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New “sky pod” system is a futuristic mass transit system which will be...
Developed with the aid of NASA and private company SkyTran, a new “sky pod” transit system — suitably known as skyTran — is set to be constructed in Tel Aviv, Israel. It will be the first magnetically...
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Galaxy S4 exploded and burnt down house, says Hong Kong man
A Honk Kong man by the name of Mr. Du will be counting his losses but at the same time thankful to be alive after his Samsung Galaxy S4 caught fire and burned down his apartment… or so he says,...
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First ever astronaut robot is being sent to the International Space Station
A talking robot known as Kirobo will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) in order to accompany astronauts taking long journeys into space. Kirobo will be the first ever talking robot in...
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Samsung TVs hacked by researchers to activate cameras remotely
At the recent Black Hat cyber security conference in Las Vegas, iSec (a security firm) revealed a hack which allowed researchers access to remotely enable the webcam on a Samsung smart TV without the...
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This South Korean bus is powered by electrical cables beneath the surface of...
Have you ever heard of OLEV?. Well it stands for Online Electric Vehicle and an OLEV system has recently been implemented in South Korea’s city of Gumi. With this system, electrical cables embedded...
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Kwikset Kevo allows you to open your door using your smartphone
If you have ever forgotten your keys, you may like the sound of the Kwikset Kevo. It allows users to wirelessly unlock doors via an app and a bluetooth connection with the lock. Kwikset Kevo — made by...
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[Windows] Best free privacy and history cleaner
As we use our computers daily– and by extension the internet– we basically leave behind a digital footprint which can be a cause for concern for many of us out there. The internet history left behind...
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[Windows] Best free DVD and Blu-ray ripper (aka decrypter)
Watching movies is a big part of several of our lives and thus many of us have accumulated quite a bit of DVDs and Blu-rays (BDs) over the years. However, a large DVD/BD collection take up a large...
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[Windows] Best free PDF creator (printer or converter) — Bullzip vs PrimoPDF...
PDF (Portable Document Format) is arguably one of the most widely used electronic document formats, especially when sharing files via the web or email. It is therefore only natural for persons to want...
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[Windows] Best free audio recorder (record streaming audio, audio from online...
Whether it be for recording a podcasting or even a personal note or even vocals for your new song, at some point you may very well need to make use of an audio recorder and this review highlights the...
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[Windows] Top best free file and folder hider or locker
The importance of protecting your files has been stressed repeatedly here on dotTech. We have covered both the best free steganography program for Windows as well as the best free encryption program...
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[Windows] Best free image viewer — IrfanView vs XnView vs FastStone vs Picasa...
Whether it is a photo/image that you took or created yourself, I’m sure that most of us out there have built up quite an impressive collection of digital images over the years. Many of these images...
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[Windows] Top best free startup manager
As we install more and more software on our computers, it quickly becomes clear that several pieces of software and associated processes as well as services, through many times no fault of our own,...
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[Windows] Best free download manager
We are always downloading files to our computers. From files such as text documents, image files, videos and audio files, I am sure that all of us have our hard drives packed with countless gigabytes...
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[Windows] Best free video editor — VirtualDub vs Avidemux vs Videopad vs...
An enormous amount of video is recorded daily for purposes ranging from simply wanting to preserve memories, to providing entertainment and information. Video editors allow for the embellishing of your...
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How to add more features to built-in Windows Calculator [Tip]
I know that we have all been in the position where we needed to do some calculation which wasn’t incre difficult but the assistance of a calculator was needed. One of the most convenient choices is the...
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How to turn off monitor or laptop screen with hotkey in Windows [Tip]
Whether you are doing this to conserve energy, battery life or for privacy, Dekisoft Monitor Off Utility allows users to completely shut off their laptop screens. If your laptop does not make provision...
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How to make your computer boot faster… by disabling Windows splash screen [Tip]
This tip may be appealing to all of the ‘speed demons’ out there. By removing the Windows splash screen on startup you can fractionally decrease the amount of time it takes for your computer to boot....
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How to get Windows laptop power efficiency report [Tip]
Over a period of time, your laptop battery life will naturally decrease. Other than changing your battery, there are measures which you can employ in order to try to get more out of your battery....
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How to use the reliability monitor in Windows [Tip]
Okay guys, this is a short one but if you are having troubles with your Windows system crashing, this may be of help to you. Windows Reliability monitor gives you a way of pinpointing applications that...
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How to tweak and optimize Windows with Ultimate Windows Tweaker [Tip]
Ultimate Windows Tweaker offers users a plethora of tweaks which can used to alter the behavior of your computer. Read on to learn more. In order to download this program click here. Below is a...
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How to convert images from right-click menu with XnShell [Tip]
XnShell is a dynamic shell extension for the Windows 7 context menu offering users a variety of features directly from within this menu. This freeware program is extremely easy to use and setup and...
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How to change the default shutdown option in Windows from the Start Menu [Tip]
Many of us seldom shutdown our computers and we usually press the right arrow next to Shut down in the start menu and click on either sleep or hibernate. However you can skip this extra step and...
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How to simplify file deletion with Unlocker in Windows [Tip]
For one reason or the other, I know that we all have had the experience where when we were trying to delete a file or folder, Windows warned us that we couldn’t delete the file. Unlocker was made to...
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How to easily find and launch programs in Windows with Launchy [Tip]
Scouring your Start Menu for a program that you know is there but you just can’t seem to find is one of the most frustrating things ever. Luckily Launchy was created in order to prevent this. HOW TO...
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How to instantly access favorite folders in Windows with FileBox eXtender [Tip]
FileBox eXtender is a handy app which adds increased functionality to Windows Explorer. Users can access their favorite folder locations, hide windows out of the way and force a window of their choice...
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How to have Recycle Bin in system tray in Windows with MiniBin [Tip]
MiniBin is an application which will be sure to make the life of its users easier. It allows for the easy access and emptying of the recycle bin. COMPATIBILITY MiniBin will work with Windows 7 and up...
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How to view removable media on desktop in Windows with Desktop Media [Tip]
Those of us who are familiar with Mac OSX as well as Linux know that whenever removable media is attached, the device pops up on the desktop, allowing for ease of navigation. Desktop Media is a piece...
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How to calibrate display color, gamma, brightness and contrast in Windows [Tip]
Many times, our new displays come with the colors not quite adjusted properly. Luckily, Windows has a built-in display calibration tool which can come in quite handy. How to calibrate your display...
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How to minimize software to Windows system tray with Trayconizer [Tip]
Have you ever wished that there was an easy way for you to minimize some of your apps to the system tray? Well look no further, it doesn’t get any simpler than with Trayconizer. COMPATIBILITY The...
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