Dec 19

Final update – Android Market celebrates 10 billionth download with 10-cent app sale

10 Billion Downloads! - Android Market

 

 

So the 10-day 10 Billionth download celebration sale ended in the Android Market over the weekend. Now, the 10-cent sale page takes you to a listing of all of the apps that were available for 10-cents along with their normal pricing. If you bought any apps during the sale, scroll through the …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/android-market-celebrates-10-billionth-download-with-10-cent-app-for-10-days-update-regularly/

Dec 19

BDlot Video Converter – Xmas Giveaway

BDlot video converter

LotSoft is currently giving away free licenses for its very good BDlot Video Converter software – would normally sell for $29.95usd.

BDlot Video Converter is somewhat unique in that it also includes features for downloading and uploading video from and to YouTube, plus the built-in ability to burn video to DVD.

Comprehensive Video Converter, Burner …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/bdlot-video-converter-xmas-giveaway/

Dec 16

DCT: New and improved

DCT before the blog

New look. Same great taste!

Over the past 5 years DCT has been through many changes. I think most of them for the better and I hope I’m not in the minority. Moving to a blog format in August presented quite a few hurdles and one of those was the look and feel of the …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/dct-new-and-improved/

Dec 16

WinX Blu-ray Decrypter – Christmas Giveaway

WinX blu-ray

WinX Blu-ray Decrypter from Digiarty is available free until 5th January or until 30,000 licenses have been given away – would normally sell for $49.95usd.

WinX Blu-ray Decrypter is a professional Blu-ray decrypting and copy tool for users to decrypt and backup Blu-ray to M2TS video file or Blu-ray folder (compatible with Win7 Media Player). …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/winx-blu-ray-decrypter-christmas-giveaway/

Dec 16

Zentimo xStorage Manager – Christmas Giveaway

Zentimo 1

Zentimo xStorage Manager is an advanced USB eSATA device manager which would normally sell for $29.90 usd:

Zentimo offers a new way to manage your USB & eSATA devices. While it solves many external drive related problems in Windows, it also gives more control and makes working with external drives fun & …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/zentimo-xstorage-manager-christmas-giveaway/

Dec 16

Picture Collage Maker Christmas Edition – Christmas giveaway

Picture Collage Maker

This giveaway from PearlMountain Soft is perfect for all you creative types:

Picture Collage Maker is a fun and easy to use program for creating photo collages and digital scrapbooks from your digital photos to share with friends and family-whether you’re just starting out or have been collaging for years.

This special Christmas Edition includes …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/picture-collage-maker-christmas-edition-christmas-giveaway/

Dec 15

Wondershare Vivideo: Christmas Giveaway

Wondershare is currently giving away licenses for its terrific Vivideo software. This software would normally sell for $39.99usd – the giveaway ends 24.00 (PST) on 25th December.

Wondershare Vivideo, an easy-to-use video editor with all the video editing tools you need, allows you to create Hollywood-like home movies with text, filter, motion and transition effects …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/wondershare-vivideo-christmas-giveaway/

Dec 15

The New Password Paradigm – Part 3

In this part, I’ll comment on some of the past articles I’ve posted about passwords and align them all with the new paradigm (See “The New Password Paradigm – Part 1” and “The New Password Paradigm – Part 2“).

Feb 17 2008: How to Write Down Your Passwords and Not Worry About Someone Stealing Them …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/the-new-password-paradigm-part-3/

Dec 15

DCT Giveaway: StickyPassword Pro

sticky password

 

***Exclusive DCT Christmas Giveaway***

DCT is proud to announce our final giveaway for 2011,  10 licenses for the outstanding StickyPassword Pro. This highly regarded software would normally sell for $29.99usd but DCT readers can now win a free license simply by submitting a reply to this article. Of course, this great giveaway would not …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/3510/

Dec 13

A Soupcon of Computer History

History of the Computer

“Cogito ergo sum”; “Je pense donc je suis”; “I think, therefore I am” – René Descartes (Mar 31, 1596 to Feb 11, 1650)

The human mind, above the mind of all other creatures, always had the capacity to think like a computer. From the earliest histories we find that it has …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/a-soupcon-of-computer-history/

Dec 13

The New Password Paradigm – Part 2

In The New Password Paradigm – Part 1, I promised to expand on the concept and also to provide an analysis of things I have told you in the past about passwords. Some of what I told you is still valid, even in the light of the new paradigm. Some of the information was off …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/the-new-password-paradigm-part-2/

Dec 13

Has WOT lost the plot?

wot

I guess most users would now be utilizing at least one of the common site advisory services to augment security when browsing. These services are generally installed as browser add-ons or plug-ins and help identify rogue sites per medium of a ratings system. Because of my work with DCT, I utilize them all, regularly and …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/has-wot-lost-the-plot/

Dec 13

TimeFreeze: easily create a secure virtual environment

Time Freeze 1

Toolwiz Software is a relative newcomer to the ranks of freeware development and distribution but Toolwiz’s portfolio already includes an impressive range of free tools and utilities – you can view a list of all available titles including summarized descriptions for each HERE.

The one that particularly caught my eye is Toolwiz TimeFreeze, a free …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/timefreeze-easily-create-a-secure-virtual-environment/

Dec 12

Empire Earth Gold Edition (game): Giveaway until 14th Dec.

GOG.com is dedicated to providing enthusiasts with a source for popular retro games, from a time when gameplay was at the forefront. GOG’s catalog includes hundreds of relatively inexpensive Good Old Games, most from just $5.99 to $9.99. Signing up for a free account gives new members instant access to six free games; Dragonsphere, Tyrian …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/empire-earth-gold-edition-game-giveaway-ends-14th-dec/

Dec 09

uRex Video Converter Platinum: Xmas giveaway

Last month we posted about a time limited giveaway for uRex Video Converter Platinum which actually expired on November 15th. uRexSoft has now extended that offer under the banner of a Christmas Giveaway. uRex Video Converter Platinum would normally sell for $39.95usd but is currently available for free until 30th December.

uRex Video Converter Platinum …

Continue reading »

Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/urex-video-converter-platinum-xmas-giveaway/