There are many different types of word processing platforms available now and most people are getting very used to taking advantage of the many different formatting options available. The result can
be documents that really look fantastic. However, sometimes you just need a basic document that doesn’t have any extra formatting in it. If this is the case, you need to convert your documents, and the best option is to convert from DOC to TXT.… Read the rest
Best free Image Editing Programs
If you work on a computer and like taking pictures (and even if not) you have heard about programs like Photoshop for sure. But that means you also know how expensive they are to get. Since we have presented you with a list of the best free office programs already, we thought it’s about time to present you the best free or even online accessible programs for photo editing.
First, we will concentrate on three open source image editing software that you can download and install for free.… Read the rest
Convert e-Books to PDF for More Flexibility
The creation of e-readers is either the best invention since sliced bread, or it’s the biggest curse of the last decade, depending upon your perspective. However, regardless of your perspective, if you do use e-readers, you should know more about the limitations of e-reader files and learn about how to convert e-books to a pdf format.
If you’re an “old school” reader, you may not be excited about these devices because you lose the feel of having a good book in your hands, and turning one page after another as you read through the book.… Read the rest
Media Files supported by Windows Software
There are many free programs you can use to watch videos, listen to audio files, or view pictures and images with. Yet, not many people feel comfortable downloading and installing unknown software – especially since some can’t even open all formats. After having had a look at native Apple files before, we will have a look at media files that are supported by Windows native programs this time.
We will concentrate on Media files like videos, audio files, and images only this time (with the exception of some project files), since document, presentation, and spreadsheet files is a topic for another day.… Read the rest
Convert to Word – Why and How to Do It
Microsoft Word is the most widely used word processing platform in the world, as you would expect from a Microsoft product. It can be used in countries all over the world and can be used on both Windows devices as well as Apple. However, just because Word is so immensely popular doesn’t mean it is the only option. People who have never used anything except Word sometimes become confused and frustrated when they receive a file they want to open, only to find out that Word can’t open it.… Read the rest
Create animated Gifs from Movies
Everyone loves animated GIFs!
They are smaller in size than movies and focus on the short sequences you want to re-watch or share. They are view-able without a problem in all browsers on almost every device. Reactions to forum posts, funny sequences from videos, pointing something out in a specific scene – those are just a few reasons for why you may want to create a moving and animated GIF.
Most people use Adobe Photoshop or another photo-editing software to create these small moving pictures, but not everyone knows how to utilize them – or can afford buying such a program.… Read the rest
What is the Best Video Format?
“Back in the day”, it was easy to make a video, or to watch one. While the options were very limited and we didn’t have all the tools and extras that we have today, it was a much simpler time. If you were going to shoot a video, you would use a camcorder and if you wanted to transfer it to something to watch outside of the recorder, you put it on a VHS tape.… Read the rest
Checksum & Hash – What are they and what do I need them for?
In an earlier article, we have talked about the difference between encoding, encryption and hashing already. Today, we want to have a closer look at the latter of the three, the hashing function and the resulting hash or checksum.
For this purpose, we will have a brief look at what a checksum is before we concentrate on what checksums are used for.
What’s Hashing?
Using a hashing function creates a hash or checksum which are basically a seemingly random string of numbers, letters, and special characters – depending on the algorithm used for the hashing.… Read the rest
Why and How to Use a Video to iPhone Converter
In the past, a phone was something you used to call someone and talk to them. However, the use of a phone may have changed more than anything else due to the technological revolution of the last decade. “Yesterday”, they were a phone, “today” they are our whole lives. That is part of the reason you need to keep a good video to iPhone converter handy.
Today, our iPhones hold all of our contacts, calendars, to-do lists, favorite books and pictures.… Read the rest
How to Open Unknown Files
Did it ever happen to you that you downloaded a song or video clip, or someone sent you a file via email and once you want to open and view it, it doesn’t work? Of course you wonder why, and after checking the file you see that you may have never heard of this kind of file before. Don’t panic. The next time you encounter such an unknown file, you will be well prepared!… Read the rest
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