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Free PDF Converter: Convert your Word and Excel files to PDF
6 basic steps to keep a Computer running fast
Bluetooth v4 to hit market by end of 2010.
Will docs.com be the Google Docs killer?

Free PDF Converter: Convert your Word and Excel files to PDF

Posted: 22 Apr 2010 08:30 PM PDT

Working with files is always tedious and it is a little disconcerting to not be able to convert your Word Documents or Excel sheets into PDF format. Obviously most people love PDF documents when it comes to reading data rather than handling it.

Free PDF convert is one such service which allows your to convert different types of files into PDF format.

About Free PDF Converter

This website is quite handy as it support many file types. I can convert PPT, JPEG, Excel sheets, Lotus Sheets and Word Documents into PDF files. It supports 68 files formats to date.
It also has a reverse file converter where you can convert PDF file into an Excel file.
While looking up services online I always feel happy about websites where I do not have to register or sign-up and this web service needs no sign-up either.

I like this site for its versatility regarding the types of File Formats it can handle. If you liked this serivice you might like to read up on how to convert PDF files to Word Doc, HTML and Txt format. Also there is a similar service from Comet Docs for converting Excel and Word files to PDF.

Do let me know your view by dropping in your comments.

Note: Thanks to John71 for the tip.

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6 basic steps to keep a Computer running fast

Posted: 22 Apr 2010 07:14 AM PDT

When you first buy a new computer, it runs very smooth and fast. But later on we notice that it has become slow and freezes. Let me share my personal experience . One month ago, my PC was working all fine. After that I had to install many new software for some reason. Then, I realised that Windows startup took way too much time. So I decided to search what may be the cause.

Why does it actually happen?

It’s because of the temporary files and garbage registry values added to the system through various ways like installing new software, adding and deleting files from hard disk, downloading items from internet.

So here, I am sharing 6 basic steps to get your PC running faster and smoother.

#1. Remove unwanted software

Go to control panel.
Then add/remove programs.
Now uninstall the software which you don’t need.

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Control Panel in start menu

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Add or remove programs

2. Update Antivirus Software

Update the antivirus software you have on your PC regularly.
Then perform a full system scan so as to remove all the malware from your system.

3. Check when you need to use Disk Fragmenter

Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.
Analyse each of the partitions (by right-clicking on each of the drives and selecting analyse).
Defragment the ones which requires defragmentation as shown by the message.

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Disk Defragmenter

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Defragementation necessary

4. Delete Temporary files

Go to start->run.
Then enter “%temp%” (without quotes) and hit enter.
A windows comes up. Select and delete all the files in it. (I had around 200 files in it).

#5. Delete Prefetch files

Then enter “prefetch” (without quotes) and hit enter.
Now select all files and delete them.(I deleted all my 60 files).

#6. Deal with Registry Errors

Download CCleaner software from http://www.ccleaner.com/
and install it.
Now open CCleaner and go to registry.

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CCLEANER

Then click on “scan for issues”. Wait till the scanning is complete.

A list of many registry errors will come up.
Select all the issues. Now click on “fix selected issues”.
and then confirm it.

So now our registry garbage is also cleaned.

Finally, restart your PC and notice the changes in terms of speed yourself.

I noticed a tremendous change following these steps. Now, my PC is 10 times much faster than before.

Do let us know your trick to make your system fast and clean?

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Bluetooth v4 to hit market by end of 2010.

Posted: 22 Apr 2010 07:07 AM PDT

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has finalized the Bluetooth 4.0 specs. It is expected to reach manufacturers by the end of August 2010, with hardware expected to reach the market in late 2010 or early 2011.

bluetooth Bluetooth v4 to hit market by end of 2010.

This newer version is based on low energy module and hence, it can be built into products such as watches, wireless keyboards, gaming and sports sensors, health care products, which can then connect and communicate with host devices such as mobile phones and personal computers.

Main features for users like us would be, resistance to interference and range can be optimized as per application demands upto 200 feets or even beyond (Currently it is ~ 30 feets). This would be specifically required for, in-home sensor applications where longer range is a necessity. This all is going to extend Personal Area Network (PAN).

According to latest press release from Bluetooth Special Interest Group, More than 8 new Bluetooth enabled products are qualified every working day and more than 19 million Bluetooth units are shipping per week. There are nearly three billion Bluetooth devices in the market and that number climbs daily, making it the only proven wireless choice for developers, product manufacturers, and consumers worldwide.

Estimate of Bluetooth Integration in Mobile Phones
2007	2012
47%	73%

Features:

Ease of implementation both independently and in coexistence with classic Bluetooth technology.

Low cost as a standalone device and minimal cost addition when integrated into a Bluetooth dual mode device

Extremely low power consumption. Especially low standby currents for applications with long idle times between active radio use.

Low peak and average power consumption to enable button cell applications with minimal external componentry such as capacitors and power conditioning circuits

Robustness and resistance to interference

The ability to provide a variety of range, extending to full home coverage

Fast startup and shut down times

Physical and operational coexistence with classic Bluetooth technology

Similar level of privacy and security that Bluetooth v2.1 has today.

Source

Looks like one more big step to stay wireless.

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Will docs.com be the Google Docs killer?

Posted: 22 Apr 2010 01:39 AM PDT

Docs.com is a portal where you can upload documents online. This portal has been promoted by Microsoft and I can see it as a real looming threat to Google Docs. Docs.com allows you to upload and share documents with friends over the internet pretty much in a similar way to Google Docs. At the moment you can register and sign up to be in the waiting list for using Docs.com.

Why Google Docs could be in trouble?

There are two simple reasons why Google Docs could be facing serious competition from Docs.com

Google Docs is still not as widely used as Microsoft Office Documents. The prime selling point of Microsoft is Excel and Word documents which still are hugely popular compared to Google Docs alternatives.
Google had one advantage of its huge user base being already there with Gmail which would automatically transfer over to Google Docs. This base was lacking for Microsoft as you know Hotmail and MSN users are dwindling over the years. Docs.com allows you to sign-in with your Facebook account and this could be crucial and I am sure Microsoft will develop a application for Facebook where you can soon exchange word, excel and other office files with your Facebook contacts.

Why cloud based Documents are important?

Cloud storage of documents are very important because it means you store something online and can access it from any computer with a internet connection. This is the obvious advantage but there are more advantages like sharing and collaborating with teams with the same document.
Cloud based storage of Documents is extremely crucial for Google as it develops its Chrome OS further. If Docs.com kills Google Documents, then Chrome OS project will die next. So Microsoft has got it right this time at least when it comes to identifying where they need to shore up. But will they be able to deliver.

I tried using Open Office a few times and I found it very tedious. I preferred to stick to Google Docs. But then I do not own Microsoft Office suite like most Windows users. I am sure most people having Excel and Word on their computers would want to store and share documents without changing the file formats.

So what do you think about Docs.com? Will it be the Google Docs killer? Do let me know through your comments.

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