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Convert Any File To PDF Format Using Nitro Reader [Windows]


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Today we have a number of free and open source solutions to create PDF files. Better yet, these tools allow us to create the document in our familiar software environment, say Microsoft Word, and convert them to PDF format.

One such great app is Nitro Reader, which is free to use and is loaded with a lot of great features.

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Overview

class="vt-p" href="http://www.nitroreader.com/">Nitro Reader supports both Windows 32 bit and 64 bit platforms. On the download page, there is a field to enter your email address to get email updates about Nitro Reader. Submitting the email address is a not a mandatory requirement and you can download the file straight away.

Once the download is complete, the installation is very quick and does not include any other bundled toolbars or trialware. After installation, Nitro Reader set itself as the default PDF reader of choice without giving a choice, which I found a bit annoying. You can revert this back by going into the Preferences section.

Reading PDF Files

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Nitro Reader has a clean, familiar ribbon interface just like Microsoft Office and a light footprint running smoothly without hogging system resources. It comes with the standard features we have come to expect from a standard PDF reader. Tasks and tools are separated appropriately for easy access.

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The Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) is extremely customizable and you can pick & choose the shortcuts you use often to create an easily accessible group. Nitro Reader’s panes are context specific ie. they are displayed or hidden depending on the content on display.

An option to notify special features in the PDF file like security restrictions, digital certificates, or form fields is also available in Nitro Reader.

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Accessing multiple PDF files is such a delight with a browser-like tabbed interface. While reading multiple documents, it is possible with Nitro Reader to set different page view settings for each of the documents that are open.

Creating PDF files

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Nitro Reader can create PDF files from a whopping three hundred different file formats. PDF creation process is extremely simple. Select a file from the disk, choose the file optimization level (to reduce the file size), assign a location to save the created file and you are all done.

Nitro Reader creates the PDF file keeping the layout and style of the original document completely intact.

Content Extraction

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Often we find the content formatting in the file to be too distracting to read or to save the images embedded in the file. Nitro Reader does a very fine job in extracting both text and images from the PDF file. The text extracted even the index without much damage to the original formatting & alignment.

Final Thoughts

For a free app, Nitro Reader is loaded with an unbelievable set of features. Nitro Reader also can save the data entered in a PDF form even after closing it until you reset it. To add a digital signature, all you have to do is upload an image and just start signing documents away. Transparency is automatically added to the images to give a watermark-like look and you can add multiple signatures featuring multiple users as well.

If you are interested in other Acrobat Reader alternatives check out our coverage class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/a-quadruple-of-light-alternatives-to-adobe-reader/">here. While you’re at it, you might also want to learn to use class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/can-you-convert-a-pdf-file-to-a-word-doc/">AnyBizSoft PDF to Word Converter and to turn all your class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/convert-pdf-file-flash-movie/">PDF files into flash movies!

What are your thoughts on Nitro Reader? I consider this app to be the best and would love to hear from you if there are better alternatives to convert files to PDF format.

 

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    Using Avidian for Your Sales Software Management


    Sales software manage is one of the most powerful tools available to companies today.  By using an effective and powerful program you can increase the productivity of your sales force, thereby increasing the profit your company brings in: simple math, simple concept but a not so simple thing to execute. There are many sales software management tools out there, but there is not a single sales software management tool that has the power of Prophet from Avidian.  Prophet is one of the single most powerful sales software management tools you can get.

    Why Prophet for My Sales Software Management Program?

    There are several features within the Prophet sales software management program that make it the choice for professional organizations everywhere.  The first is the Sales Dashboard.  This screen will provide you a quick snapshot of what is going on with your business.  It is a completely customizable module in the sales software management program that allows you to take a ten thousand foot look at what is going on with your sales team quickly and easily.  In addition to allowing managers to see, this portion of the sales software management is also accessible by your employees as well.  Employees will know exactly where they stand with this sales software management tool as they can log in and check there current metrics against other employees and baselines as well.

    In addition the Prophet sales software management suite can keep track and aggregate all of your tasks, appointments and notes for each client and account.  In addition to doing this the sales management software can link all of this through to your Outlook program.  Unlike other clunky and foreign sales software management programs, Prophet ties everything together through familiar software so you are not losing countless months training your employees on a new program.  This integration with Outlook is key to keeping your employees on task.

    You can also use this sales software management to create quotes that you can send to your customers.  These quotes will carry your custom letter head and corporate information so you can guarantee a professional and authentic appearance.  In addition the sales software management will coordinate this with your outlook so you again can use one tool for all your work.  The sales software management is smart enough to take this quote and link it with the account and all the other activities associated with that account so that you can keep and up to date and accurate record of all communications with your clients.  This quote is completely exportable to Excel for easy editing.  In addition the sales software management suite will let you adjust each quote to a client’s exacting specifications.

    The next thing the sales software management suite can do for you is compile any and all of the above information into an easy to read report that managers can use to keep track of their employees, or that sales people can use to track their progress.  The sales management software will compile all of this information into diverse and easy to read charts and graphs that once configured properly can be emailed and checked online.  The sales software management will quickly and easily load these graphs and programs so that you do not waste time with significant man hours waiting for the process to complete.  Some sales software management programs will only hinder your sales team; it is Prophet’s goal to release them from the chains of inefficient software and outdated practices.

    The Prophet software has features in it that allow it to automatically be updated whenever a new release is available.  Sales software management program suites will frequently need to be updated as new patches, drivers and other updates come out for operating systems and the other programs that it integrates with.  It is reassuring to know that your sales software management program is on top of these updates and will update itself without any intervention by you or you IT team.

    The sales software management program will also integrate and bring over all of your current contacts from Outlook, so if you are currently using this program you can quickly and easily make the switch to Prophet.

    There is not a better sales software management program that you can get today.  There is bad sales software management, and then there is Prophet sales software management.

     

    Author Bio: James Wong is the co-founder and CEO of Avidian Technologies, makers of Prophet, the easiest  Sales Software Management Program for Outlook. For more information about Avidian, visit http://www.avidian.com

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    Really Painless Web Development Using Microsoft WebMatrix


    style="border: 0px none;margin-left:20px;float:right;" src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/webmatrixlogo.jpg" alt="web development"/> href="http://makeuseof.com/tags/microsoft">Microsoft has a history of releasing some great free tools for Windows users now and then. Recently they have unveiled WebMatrix, an all-in-one href="http://makeuseof.com/tags/web-development">web development suite to cater to the development community. WebMatrix is not just a typical IDE or development framework but has a bouquet of tools –  a web server, a SQL database, and a database-ready framework.

    href="http://www.microsoft.com/web/webmatrix/">WebMatrix is free to download and is available for all Windows users. The new app is ideal for developers building web apps that require local data storage. But if you have the habit of building your own websites or pursuing web design as a hobby, WebMatrix is handy tool to build simple websites, either from scratch or by modifying popular open source software.

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    Installation & Set Up

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    The installer launches to a screen that lists a lot of Microsoft that you might need. Please note that these packages are not necessary for installing and running WebMatrix. You can straightaway select the WebMatrix tab to proceed with the installation. I chose not to include Visual Web Developer 2010 and SQL Server Express 2010 and continued with the installation.

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    Since the initial download is very light, all the required packages are downloaded from Microsoft’s servers before the installation can begin. It a took a while for the installation to get over and you will have to restart the PC mid-way after the SQL Server installation (the installation will continue automatically after the restart). At the end of the installation, we will have the latest version of IIS, including latest IIS Web extensions like IIS Media Services as the webserver, SQL Server 2008 Express as the database and the .NET Framework to develop websites using ASP.NET.

    Dashboard

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    Once the installation is complete, we get to see the see the dashboard which offers four design options and I chose the Site from Web gallery. This option allows us to edit and develop web sites derived from 28 of the popular open source platforms.

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    I chose href="http://makeuseof.com/tags/wordpress">WordPress and since it does not support SQL Server, WebMatrix offered to install one locally or to use a remotely hosted one. WebMatrix actually downloads all the corresponding requirements of the open source package and in this case that included PHP 5 too!

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    Workspaces

    Microsoft emphasizes that WebMatrix’s power lies in its four Workspaces. Each one of these workspaces allow us to develop the website, deploy files, perform routine administrator tasks, optimize content for SEO and to pull analytics reports.

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    Using the Site Workspace, we can monitor the website’s real-time web requests and configure server settings as well.

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    Code editing is part of the file workspace and we can see real time previews of the changes made to the site. If you start designing a static website and later decide to add a database to it to enhance the functionality all you have to do is click on the Database workspace.

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    WebMatrix supports file transfer protocols like WebDeploy, FTP and FTPS enabling us to get the entire setup including all files, database and code to the server easily.

    Final Thoughts

    WebMatrix is an awesome app that does a lot of heavy lifting for those who are not web development ninjas. Even though installation of packages takes time, I was impressed with the accuracy with which WebMatrix installed all the dependencies even for rival open source platforms. The simple and clutter-free user interface is worth a mention too and it helps the focus to be on the design & code with its minimal design.

    For those who are not exactly fans of Microsoft, we have earlier covered href="http://makeuseof.com/tag/kompozer-free-web-design-software-whip-web-pages/">Kompozer, a free href="http://makeuseof.com/dir/tag/webdesign/">web design software and the uber famous href="http://makeuseof.com/tag/amateurs-guide-to-customizing-website-design-with-firebug/">Firebug plugin for Firefox.

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    How Do I Go About Using My Mp3 Player In My Car


    The mp3 player has now become a stable part of many people’s lives. Not only are they small and versatile, but also they provide the user with hours of music listening time without having to keep changing CD’s or tapes. But just how can I use my mp3 player in my car?


    In this article we will look at some different ways that you can now use your mp3 player in your car and so no longer will you need to worry about carrying all your favorite CD’s in the car in the future. Plus you have the added benefit of knowing that you can remove your mp3 player from your car and take it with you.


    Nearly all mp3 players will have a port in which you connect your headphones. But in order for your to play your mp3 player in your car you will need to find a way of connecting this to the head unit using the headphone port. Below is one method that you may want to try.


    Auxiliary In

    This method will provide you with the best audio quality possible, in fact it is just about as good as the audio produced by a CD. Numerous head units (radios) in cars today have a front auxiliary input (known as the Aux-In) that allows you to plug directly from your mp3 player into the head unit. You will find that most Sony head units have this feature on all their entry-level units.


    However there are other methods that you may want to try if you do not happen to have a head unit that has an auxiliary in feature with it. Below we look at some other ways in which you should be able to play your mp3 player in your car in the future.


    Cassette Tape Adapter

    This device is available for around $10 and can be found in most electronic stores. It provides you with an easy and straightforward method of hooking up an external device such as an mp3 player to your car stereo system. All you have to do is place the cassette tape in to the car’s tape player and then attach the other end to the headphone or line out jack situated on your mp3 player.


    However, there are a number of drawbacks to this method. Firstly you need to have cassette player in your car (which unfortunately is becoming much less common in more modern cars) and secondly you will often the sound quality is reduced.


    FM Transmitter

    This system will transmit an audio signal of the your mp3 player to a specified FM frequency when it is plugged into the FM transmitter. What happens is your FM stereo in your car is then able to pick up the sounds as if it was actually receiving a regular FM broadcast from a radio station.


    So as you can see there are plenty of ways to answer the question how can I use my mp3 player in my car. All you need to decide is which one you feel best suits your particular needs.

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    The Ways Using Mp3 Player In The Car


    Nowadays, almost every people can’t be separated by music. As if music has already taken an important part in their lives. They need it everywhere, everyday and even every single minute. And you know when we try to take a look in the cars; almost all of them have been completed by audio player. It proves that they have addicted to the music. They can’t do drive without music; I guess that statement isn’t too much for right now. They are really enjoying their sit while listening to the music and they don’t without it.
    However we don’t need to carry CDs or tapes anymore, it’s not that time. Everything is going to be easier. We used to use MP3 player along with us which is more simple but rich of used. Most mp3 players come with a port to plug in the headphones. However, we will need to look for a way to connect the car stereo to the mp3 player if we want to listen to it while driving. Knowing that fact, we’d like to give some tips the way how to use MP3 player in your lovely car conveniently, let check these out:

    1st method: Using auxiliary in

    This is the easiest method because all you need to do is to plug in the auxiliary input into the port of your mp3 players. Then you are able to enjoy hours of great audio quality which is equivalent to that of a CD. And usually Sony car stereo, branded by Sony Inc, has the auxiliary in and I bet you won’t make it useless. Just make it useful guys

    2nd method: Using cassette tape adapter

    This device will allow us to hook up an external audio device such as an mp3 player to the audio head units. In fact, it is easy to setup and all you need, just insert the cassette tape into the car’s tape player and connect the other end to the port found on the mp3 player. one more the price of this device also affordable.
    But, most of the cars now don’t equip with a cassette player, so I’m not too recommend it.

    3rd method: Using a MP3 FM transmitter

    It is a brilliant device that will transmit the audio signal of your mp3 player into a FM frequency and then pick up by the car audio system. You will need to plug in the FM transmitter to your mp3 player and then set your own frequency. Tune your car stereo to the specified FM and let enjoy the sound.

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    Download Winmx Software – Download Your Favorite Songs Using WinMX


    There are thousands of music files out there, as well as television files and other forms of multimedia. It can be tempting to dream about everything you want, but it does not have to be a dream if you follow the temptation and download winmx software. This is because once you download winmx software you will have access to millions of multimedia files that you can download and own. This means that you can watch any television show or movie and listen to any music that you desire once you download winmx software. Even better, once you download winmx software you can do all your downloading thereafter quickly and for free. To download WinMX now go to http://www.downloadwinmx.net/

    With an average operating system and standard internet connectivity you can get a tune or sometimes even a full television show in just 30 seconds to a minute after you download winmx software. That means that instead of thinking about your favorite episode of Friends or humming a tune you heard on the radio, you can be watching that television show or listening to the new radio hits within a minute if you act now and check out how to download winmx software from the Internet.

    Of course, just the ability to quickly download music is not what makes winmx software stand out. It is because that while you get access to thousands of files at quick speeds for free while also getting a great social network tool. When you download winmx software you also get the ability to chat with other users in real time any time you like. Simply search for other users who have similar music tastes and you can chat with them in real time about anything you wish. Thus, even while you are waiting for songs you will never be bored once you download winmx software because you always have someone to chat with.

    Even better, it is very easy to download winmx software. In order to download winmx software you can just head to the download winmx software website and click on the okay. After just a few minutes you will be complete with the setup process and be able to use the software any time you like for the rest of your life. As long as you have access to the Internet your download winmx software wioll always work for you with full access to many channels and many more files than you could ever download.

    In fact, you have access to so many files when you download winmx software that you could spend all week doing nothing but downloading files and you would still have access to millions of more files out there still waiting for you. Keep in mind that you also have access to all the new tunes and shows coming out so you really do have unlimited access to media files once you download winmx software. If you never want to miss out on anything new again, you will want to go download winmx software now and start learning why everyone loves the free software. Get WinMx from http://www.downloadwinmx.net/

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    Hourdoc.com – Tracking Time & Attendance Using Finger Print Attendance Software


    Businesses are recognizing that without fingerprint attendance software buddy punching and time card fraud contribute significantly to annual payroll costs. Fingerprint attendance software prevents employees from fraudulently recording hours for other employees.

     

    Fingerprint attendance software requires employees be present to track hours. Companies overlooking fingerprint attendance software principle focus on less expensive alternatives. The cost of a clock represents a fraction of the dollars saved versus a system not utilizing fingerprint attendance software.

     

    HR personnel are now educating themselves on fingerprint attendance software and types of fingerprint attendance software.

     

    Hourdoc.com’s Web Based Time & Attendance system with fingerprint attendance software manages fingerprint attendance software time effectively and as a bonus, payroll preparation time will be greatly reduced with their fingerprint attendance software solution.

     

    Hourdoc.com’s fingerprint attendance software solution can be used for fingerprint attendance software time collection data for single or multiple jobs and integrate the fingerprint attendance software data to a payroll software program. Fingerprint attendance software hours can be collected via any PC or MAC, or an external fingerprint attendance software time collections device configured to collect fingerprint attendance software hours.

     

    A fingerprint attendance software solution is not only a quick and easy way to handle fingerprint attendance software but also manages FMLA. Fingerprint attendance software solutions manage the requesting process. Fingerprint attendance software solutions allow management of the approval process. Fingerprint attendance software solutions assist in managing FMLA approvals. Fingerprint attendance software solutions provide a reporting tool to monitor employee FMLA usage. Fingerprint attendance software solutions facilitate the integration between fingerprint attendance software, FMLA usage and payroll reporting via the Hourdoc fingerprint attendance software application.

     

    A fingerprint attendance software solution is not only a quick and easy way to handle fingerprint attendance software, but also manages Vacation Day Off Requests via fingerprint attendance software. Fingerprint attendance software solutions manage the requesting process. Fingerprint attendance software solutions allow management of the approval process. Fingerprint attendance software solutions assist in managing Vacation Day Off approvals. Fingerprint attendance software solutions provide a reporting tool to monitor employee Vacation Day Off usage. Fingerprint attendance software solutions facilitate the integration between fingerprint attendance software, Vacation Day Off usage and payroll reporting via the Hourdoc fingerprint attendance software application.

     

    A fingerprint attendance software solution is not only a quick and easy way to handle fingerprint attendance software, but also manages Sick Day Off Requests via fingerprint attendance software. Fingerprint attendance software solutions manage the requesting process. Fingerprint attendance software solutions allow management of the approval process. Fingerprint attendance software solutions assist in managing Sick Day Off approvals. Fingerprint attendance software solutions provide a reporting tool to monitor employee Sick Day Off usage. Fingerprint attendance software solutions facilitate the integration between fingerprint attendance software, Sick Day Off usage and payroll reporting via the Hourdoc fingerprint attendance software application.

     

    A Fingerprint attendance software solution is not only a quick and easy way to handle fingerprint attendance software, but also manages Paid Time Off Requests via fingerprint attendance software. Fingerprint attendance software solutions manage the requesting process. Fingerprint attendance software solutions allow management of the approval process. Fingerprint attendance software solutions assist in managing Paid Time Off approvals. Fingerprint attendance software solutions provide a reporting tool to monitor employee Paid Time Off usage. Fingerprint attendance software solutions facilitate the integration between fingerprint attendance software, Paid Time Off usage and payroll reporting via the Hourdoc fingerprint attendance software application.

     

    A fingerprint attendance software solutions is not only a quick and easy way to handle fingerprint attendance software, but also manages Floating Holiday Time Off Requests via Fingerprint attendance software . Fingerprint attendance software solutions manage the requesting process. Fingerprint attendance software solutions allow management of the approval process. Fingerprint attendance software solutions assist in Floating Holiday Time Off approvals. Fingerprint attendance software solutions provide a reporting tool to monitor Floating Holiday Time Off usage. Fingerprint attendance software solutions facilitate the integration between fingerprint attendance software, Floating Holiday Time Off usage and payroll reporting via the Hourdoc fingerprint attendance software application.

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    Save Your Precious Time and Avail Latest Technology by Using Online Pc Support


    Computers are fast penetrating into the life of common man and getting used roughly everywhere, like in businesses, shops, institutions and homes. All PCs, irrespective of make or configuration, tend to face technical problems at one point or the other. Even you must have felt few problems with your PCs every now and then. While facing such conditions with our PC, we usually spend hours over the phone to deal with the same with the help of friends. A search gets immediately underway from our side to find a way that might resolve the annoying problem(s). 

     

    However, many a times, we try from pillar to post to get our PC back in its normal working condition, but end up having no clue, whatsoever. Ultimately, we come to the last resort to take the PC to get it repaired from a service center. But now, this perennial problem has found a solution that is extremely loved by home users and other who pay value to their time. This new PC support is rather the most effective and affordable way to get the PCs with few problems back to normalcy. Here we are talking about the online pc support, which is gaining prominence with each passing day. 

     

    Online personal computer support services are now getting more takers and are broadly available on the Internet. The emergence of online PC support has abolished lots of problems and saved valuable time. When online PC support is there, you get a prospect to troubleshoot any type of PC error even without taking it anywhere. 

     

    Online PC support lets online technicians to access your sick computer with the help of remote connection after acquiring proper permissions and other formalities. With proper steps, the apt PC support technician spots errors in your PC and fixes them in the usual way by giving the needed treatment. 

     

    Your PC support can also avail PC Optimization services that help to beef up your PC for neat performance. If you crave to take command over repeated attacks of annoying adware pop-ups, this online PC support service will do it for you. 

     

    Data Back Up Services can also be gained by online PC support and it’s turning out to be fairly popular. Those who deal with lots of data, like people with small businesses, are taking full advantage of this PC support service. 

     

    You can also get these PC support services by just taking up a simple search on the Internet with a few specific keywords to be effectively served by a wide range of vendors.

     

     

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    Easily Create Your Own Slick Flash Galleries Using SimpleViewer


    Flash galleries allow you to show off a little with your work, and why not? Functional loading bars, crisp animations and a clean interface means Flash ticks a lot of boxes for many looking to exhibit their work on the web.

    If you’re searching for a lightning fast Flash gallery generator with all the above, then SimpleViewer is all you need. It’s free, and works with a myriad of imaging applications including Photoshop, Picasa and iPhoto.

    If you’ve not got any of the above (or would rather use a lightweight solution), fear not for there is a dedicated GUI for SimpleViewer called Porta. This software will allow you to input the parameters you desire to customize your gallery without the need for trawling through an XML file and fiddling with code.


    For the benefit of this demonstration, I will be using Porta. If like me you’ve got hundreds of ready-to-go processed images, then this is a speedy solution that “just works”. You can download the Windows version here, and Linux (and possibly Mac) users who are interested will be pleased to know that the generator will work with the aid of Wine. You won’t need to download SimpleViewer seperately if you are using Porta, all you need to get started is included.

    SimpleViewer works by creating a folder containing your images, thumbnails, script files and an index page. When you visit this URL within a web browser (e.g. mydomain.com/holiday2010/) the gallery will be loaded in its entirety, making SimpleViewer ideal for quick sharing solutions.

    Creating A Gallery With Porta

    Once you’ve downloaded and installed Porta, locate it in the Start Menu and open it up. You should be prompted straight away to select a folder to use for your gallery. The images within this folder will be added automatically to the list of images in your gallery, though you can re-arrange and remove images later if you wish.

    Select a folder in the dialog box that appears, you may want to take some time collating your images first. Once you’ve chosen your desired images, Porta will return you to its default state and provide a couple of options to fiddle with.

    First of all name your gallery and customise the footer if you want.

    Change the destination of your eventual Flash masterpiece by clicking change and specifying a location (it will default to a folder called album in the location you previously chose). The Edit Album… button allows you to decide on the order of your images, as well as captions and micro-captions.

    Drag and drop your images in the left pane to rearrange, and clicking each one will give you the option to add captions. The gallery generator also allows you to pull EXIF data as captions with the Extract Captions button.

    Once you’re done arranging, click Close to be taken back to Porta’s default menu and click Options. Here you can tweak your gallery so that it appears exactly as you want it.

    Ensure that Use SimpleViewer as primary album viewer is checked, else you’ll generate a basic HTML gallery instead of the fancy Flash one you desire. The rest of the settings are entirely subjective based on your requirements from the gallery, and image size and quality will depend on bandwidth and space limitations.

    Before hitting OK click on Options next to the SimpleViewer check box, and choose your colour scheme and appearance options.

    Once you’re set, hit OK to return to the main menu and then Start to generate your gallery. SimpleViewer won’t hang around long, and your gallery will soon be generated. Hit Show Gallery to check out your creation, not forgetting to gasp in awe at the sexy interface in front of you.

    You can now upload the folder directly to your webspace, or pick apart the HTML and integrate into a webpage of your choosing.

    Using SimpleViewer With Other Applications

    The full list of compatible SimpleViewer applications extends way beyond Photoshop, Picasa and iPhoto. Adobe Lightroom 2.0 and Apple Aperture are supported as well as RapidWeaver for the Mac and SimpleViewerExport on Linux.

    Each application package contains the relevant scripts to generate galleries, though some require manual tweaking of the galleries.xml file to set parameters such as thumbnail size and scaling options.

    There is a full list of compatible programs on the SimpleViewer website, as well as download links to scripts and detailed instructions on how to use each one in conjunction with your existing software.

    Conclusion

    For a lightning quick solution to putting your favourite shots on the web using Flash, SimpleViewer leads the class. If you’re after professional results, and don’t fancy going down the JavaScript route then give it a whirl. Porta’s all you need for a test-drive, and it won’t cost you a penny.

    Have you tried SimpleViewer? Do you prefer it to JavaScript-based solutions? Let us know in the comments.


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    Stock Trading Software > Using Day Trading Software or a Stock Market System


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    In the stock market it’s not impossible to watch a stock move up dramatically in a matter of hours or days. Investors and traders can make great money and fatten their wallets every time this happens.

    This seems great for every one that wants to try their fortune in the stock market, but the problem is that if you don’t know what stocks to look for and how to properly approach them you could end up wasting cash instead of making your profits grow. That’s why the most important aspect of stock trading is the knowledge FILTER you employ to make your buy and sell decisions.

    There are many “fantastic” stock systems and trading software out there, but you need to test them in order to discover which ones help you the most. That’s part of your homework as a stock trader. Test, test and test again.

    Complicated stock trading strategies that rely on a “boat load” of technical analysis indicators can make you slow, and being slow when trading stocks can be as dangerous as not knowing what to do in the first place.

    The worst thing that can happen to a beginner trader is to get information overload. It’s better to go step by step, and test a practical stock trading strategy that can show you how to focus on concrete ways to make money while picking SOLID hot stock trading opportunities once at a time.

    In essence, You can be sure that the trading method you employ to approach the stock market and pick stocks can make a big difference in your results as a trader.

    Fortunately some sites on the web can show you how to take advantage of stocks in a practical way every week by minimizing risks. One of those sites is Momentum Stock Pick at

    http://www.MomentumStockTrading.com  

    They focus on picking certain stocks that can generate excellent gains on the same day.

    Visit them today and learn how to take advantage of the market by picking the hottest opportunities this season.

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    Using Legal Music Download Sites for your Mp3 Player


    Modern technology makes music more accessible than ever, with a huge percentage of people now downloading music from the internet onto their MP3 player. Many people use file sharing sites to obtain their MP3 player files, but these sites do not have copyright ownership. This alters the stability and quality of the product, and can also lead to legal proceedings being brought against the user. Therefore, the best way to download music to your audio player is to find a legitimate site.

    Online MP3 player downloads from a legitimate site have the benefit of being licensed by either the record company or the artist. This means that there is no infringement of copyright laws and so enables many benefits for the user. Approximately 35% of all MP3 player owners now use this method to download music files. Of course, licensed MP3 file downloads come with a price tag but this is minimal when compared with the cost of CDs and minidisks.

    There are two ways of paying for MP3 player downloads. The first is one off fee or monthly payment that acts as a subscription. This method enables subscribers to download unlimited music files to their audio devices, and is cost effective for any consumer who requires regular use of the services. The second method of payment entails a pay per download or burn scenario. This is more cost effective for those who will use file downloads less frequently. Either payment method will enable the user to reap the benefits of legitimate MP3 file downloads.

    The main benefits of using a legitimate MP3 player download site is that the sound quality is the best possible as state of the art digital recording equipment is used. The download speed is also excellent, and many download sites have great additional extras such as MP3 ripping and MP3 tagging services. Licensed MP3 player files will not corrupt part of the way through, and so you can be confident in the service received. The licensing means that the download site will not be closed due to copyright infringement, which is common amongst file sharing sites. One of the main benefits of using a legitimate site is that there is little risk of encountering and picking up a virus. Licensed MP3 player download sites have advanced security measures which are updated frequently to ensure the best possible product is received by customers. There is also better privacy guaranteed, with spyware detected and removed, keeping customers safe from risk.

    Of course there are some disadvantages to be had. Licensed MP3 player download sites have a much smaller selection of music available than the file sharing sites. There are also very few licensed mp3 download sites available, so there is little choice in terms of which service provider you can use. However, the quality of the sites available is very good, so this should not be a problem. The cost involved with licensed MP3 player sites is off putting to many, but overall the advantages of subscribing outweigh the disadvantages. The licensed site guarantees a quality product for your audio player, which is safe for your computer and which follows laws and regulations. It is fast, accessible and cost effective.

    Many MP3 player download sites offer free trials of its product and services so that you can test the site thoroughly before committing to any purchase. This involves being able to download a specified number of MP3 files or being able to use the services for a set length of time before a payment is required. To be more informed, read reviews of the sites before trialling their product as this will save you time.

    This article is under GNU FDL license and can be distributed without any previous authorization from the author. However the author’s name and all the URLs (links) mentioned in the article and biography must be kept.

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    Clean Windows XP Registry by using a great tool


    Clean Windows XP registry to improve the performance of your computer. This is like a scanner that allows you to detect all the unnecessary files stored in your computer and delete these junks to ensure the optimum condition of your PC.

    Is your computer very slow? Do most of your applications constantly hang? Do you always receive error messages from various faulty programs, and suddenly stares at a blank monitor? Well, before your computer eventually crashes, you need to prevent all that.

    The best thing that you can do is to clean Windows XP registry. The registry is a database in your Windows XP that contains all the configuration of different files, programs, applications, and hardware. However, it may also contain several unwanted files that may just be taking up space and consequently slowing down the system. These unwanted files come from the different programs that we download, and when we delete them, they leave a large trail of unnecessary junks. These junks interfere the normal functioning of the other valid programs and may cause the computer to crash.

    In time, the junks may accumulate and can be very difficult to remove. To prevent that, you need to clean Windows XP registry as often as possible and in a regular basis. To keep it healthy, you have to avoid downloading programs that have little use for your computer. Avoid downloading poor-quality games and software. You also need to check if these programs come from an unverified source because there is a big possibility that they can cause damage to your computer aside from the virus that it might contain.

    Another way to clean Windows XP registry is by manually deleting the files containing bad codes. However, you need to be careful as the registry is a very large storeroom of all the files in your computer so you might end up deleting even those that are important for the normal functioning of a computer. To prevent this, you need to save the files to have a back-up in case you accidentally delete an important code.

    However, to make things easier, you can download from the internet a registry cleaning software. There are software that are free of charge but has only limited features. But this maybe enough if you only need a simple cleaning. But if you want a thorough and complete clean-up, you need to buy software. This is worth it if you just think of the possibility of lost files if you fail to clean Windows XP registry. To clean up registry and speed up your slow PC, you just need to click here:

    http://www.bestregsoftware.com/solutions/How-To-Speed-Up-Your-Computer-In-Minutes.html

     

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    Clean Windows XP Registry by using a great tool


    Clean Windows XP registry to improve the performance of your computer. This is like a scanner that allows you to detect all the unnecessary files stored in your computer and delete these junks to ensure the optimum condition of your PC.

    Is your computer very slow? Do most of your applications constantly hang? Do you always receive error messages from various faulty programs, and suddenly stares at a blank monitor? Well, before your computer eventually crashes, you need to prevent all that.

    The best thing that you can do is to clean Windows XP registry. The registry is a database in your Windows XP that contains all the configuration of different files, programs, applications, and hardware. However, it may also contain several unwanted files that may just be taking up space and consequently slowing down the system. These unwanted files come from the different programs that we download, and when we delete them, they leave a large trail of unnecessary junks. These junks interfere the normal functioning of the other valid programs and may cause the computer to crash.

    In time, the junks may accumulate and can be very difficult to remove. To prevent that, you need to clean Windows XP registry as often as possible and in a regular basis. To keep it healthy, you have to avoid downloading programs that have little use for your computer. Avoid downloading poor-quality games and software. You also need to check if these programs come from an unverified source because there is a big possibility that they can cause damage to your computer aside from the virus that it might contain.

    Another way to clean Windows XP registry is by manually deleting the files containing bad codes. However, you need to be careful as the registry is a very large storeroom of all the files in your computer so you might end up deleting even those that are important for the normal functioning of a computer. To prevent this, you need to save the files to have a back-up in case you accidentally delete an important code.

    However, to make things easier, you can download from the internet a registry cleaning software. There are software that are free of charge but has only limited features. But this maybe enough if you only need a simple cleaning. But if you want a thorough and complete clean-up, you need to buy software. This is worth it if you just think of the possibility of lost files if you fail to clean Windows XP registry. To clean up registry and speed up your slow PC, you just need to click here:

    http://www.bestregsoftware.com/solutions/How-To-Speed-Up-Your-Computer-In-Minutes.html

     

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    Clean Windows XP Registry by using a great tool


    Clean Windows XP registry to improve the performance of your computer. This is like a scanner that allows you to detect all the unnecessary files stored in your computer and delete these junks to ensure the optimum condition of your PC.

    Is your computer very slow? Do most of your applications constantly hang? Do you always receive error messages from various faulty programs, and suddenly stares at a blank monitor? Well, before your computer eventually crashes, you need to prevent all that.

    The best thing that you can do is to clean Windows XP registry. The registry is a database in your Windows XP that contains all the configuration of different files, programs, applications, and hardware. However, it may also contain several unwanted files that may just be taking up space and consequently slowing down the system. These unwanted files come from the different programs that we download, and when we delete them, they leave a large trail of unnecessary junks. These junks interfere the normal functioning of the other valid programs and may cause the computer to crash.

    In time, the junks may accumulate and can be very difficult to remove. To prevent that, you need to clean Windows XP registry as often as possible and in a regular basis. To keep it healthy, you have to avoid downloading programs that have little use for your computer. Avoid downloading poor-quality games and software. You also need to check if these programs come from an unverified source because there is a big possibility that they can cause damage to your computer aside from the virus that it might contain.

    Another way to clean Windows XP registry is by manually deleting the files containing bad codes. However, you need to be careful as the registry is a very large storeroom of all the files in your computer so you might end up deleting even those that are important for the normal functioning of a computer. To prevent this, you need to save the files to have a back-up in case you accidentally delete an important code.

    However, to make things easier, you can download from the internet a registry cleaning software. There are software that are free of charge but has only limited features. But this maybe enough if you only need a simple cleaning. But if you want a thorough and complete clean-up, you need to buy software. This is worth it if you just think of the possibility of lost files if you fail to clean Windows XP registry. To clean up registry and speed up your slow PC, you just need to click here:

    http://www.bestregsoftware.com/solutions/How-To-Speed-Up-Your-Computer-In-Minutes.html

     

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    Using a Registry Repair to Make Windows XP Run Fast


    If your XP system is running slowly, you may have been advised to try using a “registry repair” to make it run faster. These are software tools which scan through your PC and remove a series of errors and damaged settings that make many computers run slowly. However, are these tools really effective? And how can you use them to speed up your PC?

    Windows XP has been around for several years now, and although its still used by millions of people around the World, it’s constantly running slowly and with errors. This problem can be caused by a large number of reasons, but the main issue is down to a part of Windows called the “registry database”. The registry database is the central hub for all the settings, files and options that Windows requires to run. It’s a vital part of all the Windows systems, and is used 100’s of times each time your use your PC. Unfortunately, the registry is also the main cause of errors and slow computer speed, as Windows often saves many of its files & settings in the wrong way, corrupting them and making them unreadable.

    In order to make Windows XP run faster, the first thing you need to do is fix the errors that build up inside the registry. Since the registry database is home to such information as your desktop wallpaper, stored passwords and even your most recent files, it’s constantly being used by your computer. Because it’s being used so much, many registry settings are being saved in the wrong way – which is where “registry repair” come in to fix the problem settings and allow your computer to run smoothly again.

    Registry repair tools work to scan through your PC and fix all the damaged settings that are in the registry database. The way to use these tools to speed up your system is to make sure you are using the tool that’s able to scan through the XP system and fix the largest number of registry errors that are inside it. To do this, you first need to obtain a registry repair from the Internet. You then need to install it on your PC, after which it will scan through XP and locate all the errors on your system. You should then let it fix the errors, which will speed up your system. However, in order to get the best results from one of these tools, it’s vital that you’re able to use a good registry tool for XP – one which is able to fix the most errors in the most reliable way.

    In order to make XP run faster, you should use a ‘registry repair’ to scan through your system and fix all the errors that are inside it. You can download a registry repair to maek XP run faster from our website.

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    Some Tips & Tricks While Using Google Earth Street View


    google earth street viewGoogle Earth is a great tool to enhance our knowledge of Earth’s geography and, with Google Earth Street View enabled, it is possible for anyone to have a virtual tour of the destinations they love or plan to visit.

    Street View can be enabled in Google Earth by checking the layer of the same name under the Layers section. Once the Street View layer is turned on, geographical locations which have been photographed by the Google Street View vehicles show up in the map marked by little camera icons.


    Even though USA and some other nations have been exhaustively covered, Street View is not available for all countries owing to various reasons including privacy and national security. But wherever Street View panoramas are available, you can apply the following tips to get the best out of Google Earth.

    Navigation

    google earth street search

    Left click on the camera icon of a location to bring up the Placemark with details like physical address of that location. You can launch Street View by clicking on the link in the placemark or by double clicking on the camera icon.

    google earth street view

    Some locations have multiple layers of Google Earth Street View embedded with each layer marking a significant landmark in or around the location. To find locations with layers, just hover the mouse over the location and if you see the Compass symbol, there is more to that place. For example, in the case of Springfield, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln’s Presidential Library is also linked to the Street View icon and clicking on it takes us directly to the venue.

    Accessing The Panorama

    All the Street View images offer a 360 degree panoramic view of the location. Panoramas cannot be more awesome but it will be quite annoying to see a particular section of the image immediately. Like a puppy chasing its tail, we will have to move left or right to find the spot we are looking for. To avoid this in Google Earth, hover your mouse over the arrows on the top right corner of the Street View.

    google earth street search

    A rectangular thumbnail view of the Street View is displayed and you can just click on it to view the exact location you want to see without having to go round and round the panorama.

    Finding The Distance

    google earth street search

    By using the Ruler tool, we can find the distance between two Street View locations. Once you select the ruler option, just connect the line between two Street View Icons to view the distance between the two.

    Adding Other Layers

    google earth street view

    From the Layers section, we can add overlays to complement the street view. For example, adding the 3D buildings and weather layers adds 3D models of buildings & weather information to the location. These layers can be viewed by adjusting the transparency slider which sits just above the Layers section.

    Final Thoughts

    Street View has been implemented in both Google Maps and Google Earth. However, the Google Earth Street View implementation offers a better 3D experience when viewing the surroundings. Users can also add their own placemarks and create paths between places for future reference & travel.

    One gripe of mine is that the images are not of very high quality and often are fuzzy & look smudged. Considering the fact that Google Earth is a desktop application, high definition images can be handled without hogging system resources unlike a web browser. Hopefully Google will add images of higher resolutions in the near future.

    Google Earth can be a fun application too. Check out how you can use Google Earth to play games, feel the speed of a flight simulator or investigate conspiracy theories.

    Do you know of a better Google Earth tip? Please share it with us in the comments below.

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