Free Video Converter for Windows and Mac

Any Video Converter is designed with no limitations and zero costs. It lets you effortlessly convert any video files to any format for FREE!

It is an All-in-One video converting tool with easy-to-use graphical interface, fast converting speed and excellent video quality. It allows you to effortlessly convert video files between every format! It can convert almost all video formats including DivX, XviD, MOV, rm, rmvb, MPEG, VOB, DVD, WMV, AVI to MPEG-4 movie format for iPod/PSP or other portable video device, MP4 player or smart phone. It also supports any user defined video file formats as the output. Any Video Converter makes it easy for anyone to enjoy the any format video with your iPod, PSP, mobile phone or MP4 player.

• User-friendly interface that is easy to use.

• Converts all video formats to Apple iPod Video, Sony PSP and more

• Batch convert any video formats including avi, wmv, asf, mpg, mp4, etc.

• Support DivX and Xvid avi format as importing and exporting video

• Support default video/audio settings or user customized parameters for video and audio.

• Has the option to preview the video in real-time before conversion .

• World's fastest video conversion speed with stunning video and audio quality.

• Supports adjust many video/audio options for MP4 files. For example, video/audio sample rate, bit rate, video size.

 Download:http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video_free/

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GIMP: The Free Image Editor Alternative to Adobe Photoshop

GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software.

Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. You can further enhance your productivity with GIMP thanks to many customization options and 3rd party plugins.

Available for Windows, Mac OSX and Linux.

Please download at http://www.gimp.org/downloads/

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Inkscape: Free Alternative to Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw

Inkscape is a free vector graphics program supporting standard SVG format, as well as XML and CSS standards. This program can do everything you'll need in a vector graphics program - tracing, path operations, direct XML editing, etc. Import and export formats include all the common image types, including JPEG, PNG, and TIFF.

Inkscape is available for Linux,Windows and Mac OSX.

Download at https://inkscape.org/en/download/

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Manage Different Cloud Storage with MultCloud

For online backup, because i have lots of files, I personally like to use Cloud Storage services that offers Free 15GB+, and I only use Dropbox for small sized file sharing purpose.



MultCloud allows me to transfer files between them, below are the lists of my most favorite Cloud Storage.



Note: for Dropbox, we can get more than 2GB, if we invite more friends who successfully signed up and installed Dropbox.



Free Storage Capacity in GB.





In order to use all four different storages, I used the service of "MultCloud-Free App for Transferring Files across Cloud Drives".





With MultCloud, I can transfer big files from Dropbox to Google Drive or OneDrive, after click Run Now I can just close the internet browser, it will run in the background, the transferring processes in handled by MultCloud server.

Example Transfer from Dropbox to OneDrive.



Reference: www.multcloud.com

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PDF Reader Application that Can Create Files to PDF (2 in 1)

I always forget when installing software to new computer or re-install operating system, PDF Reader is enough for daily works, for the needs of reading PDF files. Until several days, users are coming back to ask for software that can create/convert files to PDF, I need to install another application that’s capable of creating documents to PDF format.

Recently I found one free PDF Reader that has capacity to create/converter files to PDF format. I like this application, because it’s very lightweight and dual capacity (Reader & Creator). It’s free application from Foxit Software, called Foxit Reader.

With Foxit Reader I only install one application that can Read and Create files to PDF. To learn more or download please go to this link http://www.foxitsoftware.com/Secure_PDF_Reader/

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Waterfox: Fast Browser for 64-bit Systems

There are lots of browser out there, but I personally only love Firefox. But because Firefox only offer application for 32-bit system, I feel strange loading 32-bit Firefox into 64-bit machine which sometimes crash.

Today I found Waterfox, built based on Firefox source codes dedicate especially for 64-bit systems, now I feel completely use 64-bit applications

If you have 64-bit system, you should give it a try, it also has portable version which you can run it directly from any storage devices. Learn more at Waterfox site.

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How to Create Free Online Registration Form with Google Docs (Google Drive)

 

Google Docs is a freeware web-based office suite offered by Google within its Google Drive service. It also was a storage service but has since been replaced by Google Drive. Wikipedia

I know many organization who host a seminar/workshops provide Registration Form for their participants to download and submit through email after completing the registration form. There are many online tools out there that provide free with limited number of forms, and so on.

This time I want to introduce Google Docs which is free and no hidden cost. It will combine Google Doc-Form and Google Doc-Spreadsheet. The Google Form will take care of the form interface for users and Google Spreadsheet will take care the results/entries when users submit their forms in Excel Format.

Interesting hah?

Requirement: Gmail Account & Internet Connection

1. Open Google Docs at https://drive.google.com/‎ and sign in with Google account

2. After signed in, we are going to create New Form for our Online Registration purpose. Click Create >> Form

3. A new windows will open, showing you how the form will works. Create, Share, Send and Analyze. Click on Get Started.

4. Choose Title and Theme for your Registration Form. Name your form and choose any theme and click OK.

5. On top of the form, Un-tick the mark in the Require Gmail login to view this form

6. After type your questions into form, click Send (it will publish the form)

7. It will show options to share via Facebook, Gmail, Twitter or Send Form via email…if you want to put the link to your website, click embed…as I want to just share the link to the form in my website, I will send the link of the form to my email. Type email address and Send

8. It will ask the destination of the Form Result, so I will automatically record an entry when users submit the form. Just click create, it will create New spreadsheet YourFormTitle (Responses)

9. Congratulation. Your form is ready for use.

To test this form, please click here. Complete the Form and click Submit

Back to My Drive, there are 2 new files, to view the responses, click the spreadsheet.

This is the sample of Excel Spreadsheet, results of my form submission.

Hit Like and Share, if you find this useful.

Special Notes:

I was looking after my son Benito when writing this guide, it was too late when I hear his crying voice, he had already fallen down from bed. This guide, specially dedicated to my son, Benito Granadeiro Nunes (9 months old when I wrote this guide, 3 August 2013.) I was so sorry for him because could not be a good father for the first time,after being a father for 9 months.

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Recover Unallocated Hard Disk

A friend of mine bring me an external hard disk that suddenly become undetected and after further investigation, I found it’s unallocated.

Because too many important files, I need to recover the partition as it is, without losing any data.

After browsing many sites, I found the freeware partition software that could recover the lost/damage partition. it’s called MiniTool Partition Recovery. If you experience the same problem, you can use this software and the complete HowTo guide from this link http://www.minitool-partitionrecovery.com/recoverymore.html.

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Setup Email in Opera Browser

I just tried Opera browser’s built-in Mail client, if you like to find alternative client like MS Outlook, Thunderbird, Eudora, and other Email Client application, you should try Opera.

download Opera browser here









Here's how I configure my email.









You can put your Gmail.











IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)

IMAP is not an email program in itself. Just like POP, it is a protocol
by which you can read email. IMAP allows you to view your email from
more than one place. E.g. from your desktop computer at work and from your laptop at home and from abroad and from your mobile device - multiple locations.

To
use IMAP effectively, you need to make sure that each program on each
computer that you use to view your email is set up to use IMAP. 

 

POP (Post Office Protocol)

POP
is suitable if you have no need to check your email in multiple
locations. If you only ever check your email on your computer at work,
for example, then POP is fine for this purpose, because it downloads all
of your emails to the computer.

For Gmail users:

Incoming Mail (IMAP) Server - Requires SSL

imap.gmail.com

Port: 993

Requires SSL:Yes

 

Outgoing Mail (SMTP)
Server - Requires TLS

smtp.gmail.com

Port: 465 or 587

Requires SSL: Yes

 





With Opera, I can surf the web and monitor my incoming mail at left sidebar, opening inbox will automatically opens a new tab.

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Download Facebook Font for Your Computer

Facebook logo font is a custom font created by a font designer named Joel Kral.

As all font closest to Facebook font are commercial fonts such as Klavika Bold and many fonts out there.

You can download free fonts that Facebook uses in displaying Facebook content which are Lucida Sans and Lucida Grande.

After installing Lucida font, open again your Facebook and see Lucida in action.

Download Lucida Font here

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One Site that You Must Visit Everyday

If you are anti-piracy, you only have two options, whether use open source software or use licensed software. A good news for you is that there’s one site that offer licenced software everyday with limited time offers, we need to install and activate the software before the offer get expired. The site called GiveAwayoftheDay. If you like licensed software, you need to check this site everyday, so you dont miss your favorit software when it comes to the daily offer.

You can also download game licensed, for game giveaways check out Game Giveaway of the Day.

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Free Mapping Software

Do you need to make a map for your project locations for free? Try Quantum GIS

Quantum GIS (QGIS) is a user friendly Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS) licensed under the GNU General Public License. QGIS is an official project of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo). It runs on Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Windows and Android and supports numerous vector, raster, and database formats and functionalities.

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Use Google URL Shortener

I don’t know how you feel when receiving email with a long URL, such Dropbox URL that was placed under sub folders and other long URL you might have.

Good looking email is a main priority for me  

Try Goo.gl to shorten your long URL before send it.

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Convert PDF to Word

I’m sure you’ve ever experienced the same situation, where suddenly your friend came and asking a help to convert PDF to Word document, and you are busy browsing to find out what is the best FREE PDF to Word converter available out there.

Tips: Before say yes to help, please have a close look of the PDF file to identify, is it originally typed document or a scanned document.

Because some files are created from word document by inserting a scanned hard copy of the document and created as PDF file. When dealing with PDF from scanned document, this software will not be useful because it will create a word document with scanned image that we can not edit.

If you seeking a free PDF to Word Converter, you can download it at BullZip.com

You can also download a free version of PDF Converter, there are lots of PDF converter but I have been using Nitro product since 2006 and I’m quite happy with it. You can download PrimoPDF here.

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Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux - Tutorial for All

 

By Dylan Bryant

Whether you are an end user, a system administrator, or a little of both, this book explains with step-by-step examples how to get most out of an Ubuntu system. The book is designed for a wide range of readers, appropriate for:

• Students
• Home Users
• Professionals
• System administrators
• Computer Science

A "Practical guide to Ubuntu" gives you a broad understanding of many facets of Linux. No matter what your background, this book provides the knowledge you need to get on with your work. This book explains how to use Linux from graphical interface and from the command line. This book is designed so you can get the most out of it in the least amount of time. You do not have to read this book straight through in page order. Look up a topic of interest in the table of contents or in an index and read about it. The book includes many pointers to Web sites where you can obtain additional information.The Linux operating system, which was developed through the cooperation of many, many people around the world, is a product of the Internet and is a free operating system. In other words, all the source code is free. You are free to study it, redistribute it, and modify it. As a result, the code is available free of cost-no charge for the software, source, documentation, or support.

A rich selection of applications is available for Linux-both free and commercial-as well as a wide variety of tools: graphical, word processing, networking, security, administration, Web server, and many others. Large software companies have recently seen the benefit in supporting Linux and now have on-staff programmers whose job it is to design and code the Linux kernel, GNU, KDE, or other software that runs on Linux.Also important to users is the amount of software that is available-not just source code (which needs to be compiled), but also pre-built binaries that are easy to install and ready to run. These programs include more than free software. Netscape, for example, has been available for Linux from the start and included Java support before it was available from many commercial vendors. Its sibling Mozilla/Thunderbird/Firefox is also a viable browser, mail client, and newsreader, performing many other functions as well.

All this is only one small parted of book. Chapters covered in this Book:

• Installation
• Working with Ubuntu Linux
• System administration
• Security
• Clients and servers
• Programming
• Etc.

For more information, and more books visit:

Simple Tutorials
Various Tutorials for All

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dylan_Bryant

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How To Protect Against a Computer Virus

 

By Jeremy P Stanfords

When the trusty computer starts slowing down, there could be a number of reasons why. You may need to defragment the hard drive, or have too many programs or apps, but not enough memory. However, it could also be a virus or spyware wreaking havoc on the system. If it is the latter, there are virus removal methods to consider before the damage becomes irreversible.

What is a Virus?
A virus is a software program that reproduces and causes tremendous harm to a computer's files or programs. The harm could result in extensive damage to the hard drive, which could cost hundreds to replace. Therefore, taking proper virus removal steps is something computer owner should consider.

What are some signs of a computer viral infection?

• The computer runs much slower than usual.
• You get a barrage of pop-up ads, or programs constant restart randomly.
• The computer crashes or freezes for no apparent reason.
• You type in one website URL, but are constantly redirected to another.

Sometimes, the damage is minimal, to where it just alters the desktop picture. In other cases, you may get numerous pop-up ads. However, some viruses can erase information or even shut down the computer, while severe ones may also create a security loophole, resulting in identity theft anytime you shop online. Fortunately, there are steps that can stop any of these things from happening.

Get an Antivirus Program
The first step in defending your computer is downloading a good antivirus program. This acts as a safeguard against any malicious software or websites that could cripple the computer. Some programs offer a free trial, then a paid subscription when the trial expires. However, if you just need basic protection, free software exists, and monitors for potential threats. Make sure the program also protects against spyware, which can cause just as much trouble. If it does not, you may need to download an antispyware program as well.

Run a Security Scan Periodically
While antivirus software checks for possible threats, scan the hard drive on a regular basis, usually about once a week. The scan will likely take about half an hour minimum, but will still allow you to perform other computer tasks like surfing the internet or playing a game.

Do Not Open Unfamiliar Emails
Many harmful viruses come attached to emails. As soon as you open the attachment or click the website link, it begins working on your system. If you do not recognize the sender's name, proceed with caution. Email clients should include a "Junk" folder that filters out any suspicious emails that come to the inbox.

Author writes about a variety of topics. If you would like more information about virus removal, visit http://geeksonsite.com/.

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Ten Worst Viruses Witnessed in History

 

By Alexs Smith

With hackers and spammers making use of more sophisticated technologies, there has been an increase in the number of malicious software, Trojans, computer viruses and worms that are created for their own selfish reasons. Moreover, identity thieves have devised new ways to steal information which can be used to empty users' bank accounts as well as disseminate electronic havoc. History has a record of the 10 worst computer viruses that did not just beat the best anti-virus software, but gave nightmares to many security experts as well.

· The Morris worm

This was created back in 1998 and was named after a university student, Robert Morris, the same student who created the worm. This worm infected 10 percent of all the computers that were linked to the internet and there were about 60,000 computers connected to the internet at that time. The worm brought all the systems to halt.

· The Concept virus

In 1995, the Concept virus was shipped on a CD-ROM accidentally, which was provided by Microsoft. This was the first virus that harmed the Microsoft Word documents. Within a few days, this virus became the most disseminated virus ever.

· CIH

Triggered each year on April 26, CIH was designed to wipe data from the hard drives of the victims and to overwrite the computer's BIOS chip that transformed the computer into a plastic lump. Its creator was Chen Ing Hau.

· Anna Kournikova worm

It was back in the year 2000 when the Anna Kournikova worm dispersed across the globe which offered images of the famous tennis player. It infected Windows computers with an email worm. This virus was written by Jan de Wit who was a fan from the Netherlands.

· ILOVEYOU

In May 2000, internet users received ILOVEYOU messages and they were sent to everybody who was in the contact list of the user. This one was designed to snip the internet access passwords.

· The Melissa virus

Melissa is recognized as a fast-spreading macro virus which was circulated through an e-mail attachment. This virus was created by David L. Smith and was a successful email-ware.

· The Blaster Worm

Blaster worm was created in 2003 as a denial of service attack against the Microsoft's website. The impact of this worm was seen on millions of PCs across the world. The author of this particular worm was never discovered.

· Netsky and Sasser

Netsky and Sasser worms were discovered by Sven Jaschan, a German teenager. He was held responsible for about 70 percent of all the malware that were circulated over the internet. Later on, he was hired as an ethical hacker by a security company.

· OSX/RSPlug Trojan

It was back in November 2007 when the OSX/RSPlug Trojan appeared as an example of a financially-motivated malware which mainly targeted Mac users. Its launch raised concerns among Mac users which thought that Apple's platform might get infiltrated.

· Storm worm

The Storm worm was originally perplexed as a bad weather breaking news affecting Europe. Actually, this virus was in the news in 2007 and influenced millions of PCs. Hackers circulated spam and stole millions of identities.

Author is a computer professional and blog writer who basically writes on various computer security topics. He brings many interesting reviews about the latest anti-virus software and inform readers about the best free antivirus download for their computer protection.

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