While all-in-one PDF suites that can do everything exist, they can cost quite a bit. For example, Nitro Pro is $160, PDF Studio is $90, and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC will set you back $15 per month. If you’d rather not pay a single cent, then we have some good and bad news for you. The good news? Free PDF tools abound and many of them deliver acceptable results. The bad news? You’ll have to collect several different tools and assemble your own "PDF suite" a la carte (if you want the very best results). In thi...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 10th, 2017
Would you believe we are coming up on the 30th anniversary of the internet? A lot has changed in that time. And its growth ties in closely with how computers and other geeky technology have developed. Let’s take a quick look at what came before and how things have evolved. History is only as interesting as the person who teaches it. Without a good narrator, it quickly becomes boring. Such good storytelling is the hallmark of these quick and entertaining reads on the history of technology. 1. Hardbound’s ...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 10th, 2017
Many Android phones come with very little storage, of which the operating system already consumes around 6GB. Fortunately, phones with Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later can expand their storage in a snap. But a few problems can make using expandable storage difficult. 4 Problems With microSD Cards Unfortunately, using microSD cards on Android comes with issues. First, buying a card can be a problem. Multiple microSD card certifications and standards can confuse consumers (e.g. FAT vs exFAT). The amount of...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 9th, 2017
With these TED Talks on programming, you won’t learn how to program but rather how to be a programmer. Knowing how to write code is only one aspect of programming, and quite frankly one of the lesser aspects. Knowing how to think is key. Attitude and Inspiration 1. Thomas Suarez: A 12-Year-Old App Developer If you ever thought you were too young, too old, or too inexperienced to start programming, then let this 4-minute TEDx Talk change your mind. With a bit of drive and cleverness, Thomas Suarez learned...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 9th, 2017
The big day is here, and your new laptop has finally arrived. The old one was filled to bursting, but this new one has a great big SSD to hold all your stuff. You unbox it, charge it up, and after some quick configuration you’re at the desktop. You open Windows Explorer, look at the C: drive and see that available space of 512 gig– wait, what? Why is it only 476.8 GB?!? This is a common cause of surprise among some users, but there are perfectly rational explanations for it. In this article we’ll explore...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 6th, 2017
We don't distribute "finally" in titles gratuitously. In order for a piece of news to earn its "finally," it has to be a popular request and one that's been long in the making and, more often than not, it has to be so logical that its absence baffled us. But today, we have a much-earned "finally" for song search on Assistant.
One of the most beloved features of Google Search has long been asking it what's playing to identify songs around you.
"OK Google, what's this song?" is finally coming to Google Ass...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 5th, 2017
Limiting bandwidth on your computer will stop your data being wasted on things you don’t want. It’s very helpful for those who have a specific data limit and can help you avoid being overcharged. We’re going to show you tools to help you limit your bandwidth. Windows has a built-in method to limit bandwidth, but at the moment it’s really basic and not particularly clear on what it does. As such, it’s better to turn to third-party solutions. If you have your own method to share for limiting bandwidth, ple...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 4th, 2017
JavaScript is a programming language for the web. It is supported by most web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, internet Explorer, Edge, Opera, etc. Most mobile browsers for smart phones support JavaScript too. It is primarily used to enhance web pages to provide for a more user friendly experience. These include dynamically updating web pages, user interface enhancements such as menus and dialog boxes, animations, 2D and 3D graphics, interactive maps, video players, and more. This mode of Java...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 2nd, 2017
