{"id":150231,"date":"2025-12-26T00:05:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T05:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/?p=150231"},"modified":"2025-12-26T16:33:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T21:33:03","slug":"giveaways-contests-reminder-week-5225","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/giveaways-contests-reminder-week-5225\/","title":{"rendered":"Giveaways &#038; Contests Reminder (Week 5225)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"daves-512407210\" class=\"daves-single-post-before-content\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p><strong>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/forum\/\">DCT Forum<\/a>. 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!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/\">Dave&#8217;s Computer Tips<\/a> 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. Changes may be made to this list at any time. Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s happening&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Expired!<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steganos.com\/en\/fall-2025-steganos-privacy-suite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steganos Privacy Suite<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Winners Announced!<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ab445c94534f1204743a8161e045ce44?s=32\" \/> Zavish<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7a09971e414ee2b47daa0a3f8a58e92d?s=32\" \/> Jane Bogetti<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravatar.com\/avatar\/224f877f6226b5d79711478156c37829?s=32\" \/> Terese<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d61d17fdf14fe86872e6db90825a31a?s=32\" \/> ha14<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d9745929277a8f6c03ccfbf69c11df68?s=32\" \/> James<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This contest has now expired. Winners will be notified by email.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You to everyone who participated!<\/p><div id=\"daves-697288062\" class=\"daves-single-post-in-content\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/steganos-privacy-suite-box-shot.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-149626\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/steganos-privacy-suite-box-shot.jpg\" alt=\"steganos-privacy-suite-box-shot\" width=\"150\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/steganos-privacy-suite-box-shot.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/steganos-privacy-suite-box-shot-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steganos.com\/en\/fall-2025-steganos-privacy-suite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steganos<\/a> has generously offered our DCT readers a chance to win a copy of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steganos.com\/en\/fall-2025-steganos-privacy-suite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Suite<\/a> software. These licenses are valued at $129.90, but are currently discounted to $39.90 for a limited time. These are one-year licenses and come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;As an all-round security package, Steganos Privacy Suite protects you from unauthorized access by third parties. Your data and passwords remain protected and your PC can function perfectly. A secure digital environment is the key to a good surfing experience, whether for leisure or at work.&#8221; ~ Steganos<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This giveaway contest has ended, but you can read all about it on this <a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/steganos-privacy-suite-overview-giveaway-3\/\">Steganos Privacy Suite Overview &amp; Giveaway<\/a> page. What a great Christmas present!<\/p>\n<h2>Happy Holidays!<\/h2>\n<p>Steganos Privacy Suite will be the last giveaway contest we run this year. The next one will begin on January 2, 2026.<\/p><div id=\"daves-1690499688\" class=\"daves-single-post-in-content-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Merry Christmas&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Merry-Christmas2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55536\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Merry-Christmas2.jpg\" alt=\"merry-christmas\" width=\"640\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Merry-Christmas2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Merry-Christmas2-150x45.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Merry-Christmas2-350x106.jpg 350w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Merry-Christmas2-600x181.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;and a Happy New Year!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/happy-new-year-from-dct.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76116\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/happy-new-year-from-dct.jpg\" alt=\"happy-new-year-from-dct\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/happy-new-year-from-dct.jpg 640w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/happy-new-year-from-dct-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/happy-new-year-from-dct-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/happy-new-year-from-dct-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Be safe out there and enjoy your time with family and friends.<\/p>\n<h2>Coming Soon!<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascompsoftware.com\/en\/products\/screencapt\/?ref=a1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASCOMP Screencapt<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ascomp-screencapt-box-shot.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-150133\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ascomp-screencapt-box-shot.png\" alt=\"ascomp-screencapt-box-shot\" width=\"150\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ascomp-screencapt-box-shot.png 150w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ascomp-screencapt-box-shot-104x150.png 104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascompsoftware.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASCOMP<\/a> has come through again with five licenses for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascompsoftware.com\/en\/products\/screencapt\/?ref=a1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Screencapt<\/a> program. These licenses are valued at $24.90 (US) each. There is currently a discount running, dropping the price to $11.90.<\/p><div id=\"daves-2548904080\" class=\"daves-single-post-in-content-3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>&#8220;Discover Screencapt, the powerful Windows software for screen recording that allows you to accurately and easily record any activity on your screen. Whether you want to create a tutorial, record a webinar, or simply capture your favorite games, Screencapt provides you with all the tools you need.&#8221; ~ ASCOMP<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This giveaway contest is scheduled to begin on January 2 and will end on January 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easeus.com\/datarecoverywizard\/free-data-recovery-software.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EaseUS Data Recovery Pro<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/easeus-data-recovery-wizard-pro-box-shot.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-150233\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/easeus-data-recovery-wizard-pro-box-shot.jpg\" alt=\"easeus-data-recovery-wizard-pro-box-shot\" width=\"150\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/easeus-data-recovery-wizard-pro-box-shot.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/easeus-data-recovery-wizard-pro-box-shot-107x150.jpg 107w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easeus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EaseUS<\/a>, a long-time favorite, has generously offered our DCT readers a chance to win one of five lifetime licenses for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easeus.com\/datarecoverywizard\/free-data-recovery-software.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Recovery Pro<\/a> software. These licenses are currently each valued at $69.95 (US). There is a 30-day money-back guarantee. There is also a free version of this program, but it is limited to 2GB of data.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;EaseUS free data recovery software can restore files and repair corrupted files with simple clicks. Its powerful scanning algorithms can identify and retrieve huge file type library, including all of the popular video files, audio files, photos, and document formats.&#8221; ~ EaseUS<\/em><\/p><div id=\"daves-2866212983\" class=\"daves-single-post-in-content-4\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>EaseUS is currently running huge discounts on many of its programs in celebration of Christmas. You will see this on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easeus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EaseUS Home Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This giveaway contest is scheduled to begin on January 16 and will end on January 29, 2026. We all make mistakes, and data recovery is sometimes necessary. Don&#8217;t miss your chance to get this great program.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>That&#8217;s it for now. Be sure to visit often so you don&#8217;t miss these terrific Contests and Giveaways! And don&#8217;t forget, our writers also post informative and entertaining articles throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit us at: <\/strong><\/p><div id=\"daves-1129346565\" class=\"daves-single-post-in-content-5\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DavesComputerTips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/davescomptips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter (X)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCerupaOaXF6khVc6fxFaRHw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/davescomputertips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reddit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=dct-tech-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B08F6FYN6B\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\" \/>If you would like to see a specific piece of software promoted as a giveaway contest on DCT, please let us know, and we will do our best to make that happen.<\/p>\n<p>DCT<br \/>\n&#8212;<\/p>\n<div id=\"daves-2325159591\" class=\"daves-after-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3225321574\" \ndata-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out our DCT Forum. 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