Software – Daves Computer Tips

The Correct Way To Use PrivaZer On SSDs

Jim Hillier — Fri, 08 May 2026 04:40:35 +0000

PrivaZer is a popular junk file cleaner that includes additional privacy measures, such as secure deletion of files and securely wiping free space on drives. PrivaZer is my junk file cleaner of choice. However, if you’re running an SSD, there are a couple of PrivaZer settings you should be aware of. By way of explanation, I reckon you’d be aware by now that excessive writes to SSDs shorten…

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Giveaways & Contests Reminder (Week 1926)

Richard Pedersen — Thu, 07 May 2026 04:21:28 +0000

Check out our DCT Forum. There, you can get answers to your computer questions or just hang out and chat with other Forum members. It will also allow you to help others, which is always a nice thing to do. Try it out! Dave’s Computer Tips is working hard to bring top-quality software to our readers. Please note that none of the upcoming contests and giveaways are set in stone.

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New Video Game Pragmata Shocks ‘Modern Audiences’!

Marc Thomas — Wed, 06 May 2026 04:01:45 +0000

Don’t you just love the internet, where armchair lawyers, virtue signalers, social justice warriors, vicarious offenders, and those taking offence by proxy take to their keyboards and mobile phones, piling onto the offended wagon en masse over a heart-warming game that has won over millions of gamers worldwide? Described by developers Capcom as a unique sci-fi action-adventure game that…

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How To Check Your SSD’s Health

Jim Hillier — Tue, 05 May 2026 05:49:32 +0000

Unlike HDDs, SSDs give little to no warning that they are about to fail, so it’s important to periodically check your SSD’s health status. Some manufacturers provide a dedicated tool that supports their own brand – e.g., Samsung Magician – but if you don’t have such a tool, there are alternatives. CrystalDiskInfo is portable freeware that provides a comprehensive report of your drive’s health…

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Giveaways & Contests Reminder (Week 1826)

Richard Pedersen — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:02:50 +0000

Check out our DCT Forum. There, you can get answers to your computer questions, or just hang out and chat with other Forum members. It will also allow you to help others, which is always a nice thing to do. Try it out! Dave’s Computer Tips is working hard to bring top-quality software to our readers. Please note that none of the upcoming contests and giveaways are set in stone.

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Ashampoo Snap Pro 26 Overview & Giveaway

Richard Pedersen — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:48:19 +0000

This contest has now expired. Winners will be notified by email. Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You to everyone who participated! Ashampoo has kindly given us five licenses for their Snap Pro 26 screen capture software. These licenses will be given away to five lucky contest winners. They are each currently available at the discounted price of $18.00 (USD). Ashampoo also offers a 30…

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Giveaways & Contests Reminder (Week 1726)

Richard Pedersen — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:02:54 +0000

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Create Shortcuts To Programs In Linux Mint

Terry Hollett — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:10:59 +0000

I was asked in a previous article how to “create a button to launch PhotoFiltre directly. It took me a while to figure it out. The hardest part was trying to find the path to the program. It’s not as simple as in Windows. How To Run Windows Programs In Bottles linux Mint Because the program is a Windows program that works through “Bottles”, the command to find the path in “Terminal” is…

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Giveaways & Contests Reminder (Week 1626)

Richard Pedersen — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:03:25 +0000

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Save Images From Quora.com

Terry Hollett — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:06:03 +0000

I use Quora.com occasionally. Sometimes I come across a picture or meme that I want to save. Yes, I’m one of those people. 🙂 I noticed that when I right-click on an image to save it, I didn’t have the “Save image as” option as expected. The fix is simple. Left-click on the image first. The pictures expand inside the viewing area. Now, when I right-click on it, the “Save image as” option is…

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Operating System Age Verification – Are They Crazy?

Marc Thomas — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:51:17 +0000

No one would disagree that children need to be protected from unsuitable content on the internet – the UK OSA and recent Australian laws are good examples of this kind of government intervention – but age verification at the operating system level? You’ve got to be kidding, right? No, I’m not. California, Colorado, New York, Brazil, and the EU are introducing laws that require operating…

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Quick Tip Pick Colour PhotoFiltre

Terry Hollett — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:12:09 +0000

I use PhotoFiltre as my photo editing software. Sometimes I want to select a colour in the photo to apply it elsewhere. Normally, I would go to the toolbar on the right-hand side. Select the “colour picker tool”, which looks like an eye dropper, and click on the colour that I want to select. But there is a quicker way. Hover your cursor over a colour that you want to select.

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ASCOMP Leak Check Overview & Giveaway

Richard Pedersen — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:11:50 +0000

This contest has now expired. Winners will be notified by email. Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You to everyone who participated! ASCOMP has graciously offered our DCT readers a chance to win one of five licenses for its new Leak Check software. These full-version, professional, lifetime licenses are currently valued at $19.90 (US) each. ASCOMP offers a free limited copy for personal…

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Giveaways & Contests Reminder (Week 1526)

Richard Pedersen — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:32:27 +0000

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