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How to record a Skype call on your PC or Mac

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQL5rBl5h9kJvn5NzL-7UnPlGPV94b14eRXT_x2D-n8WIf2jjGByPLe3LRcnhdDIRKT__0l22m7UyntUfe1KxOyC5Q3OZ_eDcDBor3oWrKhpTZyb3Qr2igic1NQ1p-66_fBAHYCl2_Nfy/s1600/how-to-record-a-skype-call-header-image-copy-550x0-709683.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5997750940175243074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQL5rBl5h9kJvn5NzL-7UnPlGPV94b14eRXT_x2D-n8WIf2jjGByPLe3LRcnhdDIRKT__0l22m7UyntUfe1KxOyC5Q3OZ_eDcDBor3oWrKhpTZyb3Qr2igic1NQ1p-66_fBAHYCl2_Nfy/s320/how-to-record-a-skype-call-header-image-copy-550x0-709683.png" /></a><h1 class="post-title beta" style="font-size:28px;margin:0px 0px 18px;line-height:36px;font-weight:normal"><a href="http://m.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/How-to-record-a-Skype-call-header-image-copy.png" rel="post" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="How to record a Skype call header image copy" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/how-to-record-a-skype-call-header-image-copy-550x0.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px;"></a> </h1>Skype has become the method for video conferencing since first arriving on the VoIP scene more than decade ago, greater furthered by a <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/microsoft-buys-skype-for-8-5-billion/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)">$8.5-billion buyout</a> three years ago from the formidable tech giant known as Microsoft. It’s a quality application, whether utilizing the freemium or premium incarnation of the software, and a peer-to-peer service perfectly equipped to handle all manners of communication through its extensive text, audio, and video functionality. However, despite the application’s phenomenal feature set, the software has never touted innate options for recording calls. It’s much-sought feature, one well suited for recording podcast content, interviews and the like, without ever having to engage with the recipient in face-to-face (or at least in person). Fortunately, that’s where third-party software comes in. From the affable MP4 Skype Recorder to the basic Call Recorder for Skype, the Web is brimming with quality offerings for recording calls. Some offer features for recording both audio and video calls, others are merely restricted to audio only, but all of them provide at least some means of capturing long-distance conversation with little fanfare and even less of a footprint on your computer’s memory. Like any call, the quality will ebb and flow — whether recording video or audio — but you’re more likely to capture better quality if you opt for premium application in lieu of a trial version or free offering from a lesser-known developer. Here’s our guide on how to record a Skype call, whether using a paid or freemium application for either Windows or Mac OS X.  Disclaimer: The legality of recording phone calls differs from location to location. In most states, it’s considered illegal to record a phone conversation without first obtaining permission from the party you wish to record, and such being the case, it’s best to always formally ask for permission and record said acknowledgement for your own protection as well as others. Be sure to check the local laws in the jurisdictions in which each party member resides for further clarification. <img alt="Windows Banner" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-506515" height="54" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/windows-banner-copy-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif">Record using MP3 Skype Recorder (Free)</h3>Step 1: Download and install MP3 Skype Recorder — Navigate to the <a href="http://voipcallrecording.com/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)" target="_blank">main MP3 Skype Recorder homepage</a>, click the green Free Download button near the center of the page and follow the on-screen installation instructions once downloaded. Afterward, launch Skype as you would normally. MP3 Skype Recorder is free for private, non-commercial use and features both automatic and manual recording capabilities in addition to a few other notable features. <img alt="MP3 Skype Recorder Downloader" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531649" height="520" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/mp3-skype-recorder-downloader-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> Step 2: Make the phone call — Assuming the person you wish to call is already featured in the Skype contact list, select the contact’s name from the left-hand navigation column and click the green Call button near the middle of the page when viewing said contact’s profile. MP3 Skype Recorder will automatically begin recording the conversation once the call is accepted — a small window will appear in the bottom-right corner of the desktop indicating the recording process has begun — and when done, the application will automatically title and save an audio recording of the conversation to the desktop. When finished, click the red phone icon to hang up and save the recording. <img alt="Skype Call Screen" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531651" height="587" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/skype-call-screen-1-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> <div id="gallery-1" class="gallery galleryid-531023 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail" style="margin:auto;font-family:sans-serif;line-height:19px"><dl class="gallery-item" style="margin:10px 0px 18px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;float:left;text-align:center;width:660.5px"> <dt class="gallery-icon landscape" style><a href="http://m.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MP3-Recording-Started-2.png" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="MP3 Recording Started 2" class="attachment-thumbnail" height="210" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/mp3-recording-started-2-350x210.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 2px solid rgb(207, 207, 207);" width="350"></a></dt> </dl><dl class="gallery-item" style="margin:10px 0px 18px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;float:left;text-align:center;width:660.5px"><dt class="gallery-icon landscape" style><a href="http://m.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MP3-Started-Recording.png" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="MP3 Started Recording" class="attachment-thumbnail" height="210" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/mp3-started-recording-350x210.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 2px solid rgb(207, 207, 207);" width="350"></a></dt> </dl> </div><h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif">Record using Pamela (Basic $21/Professional $36/Business $57)</h3> Step 1: Download and install Pamela — Navigate to the <a href="http://www.pamela.biz/en/products/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)">main Pamela homepage</a>, click the pink Download now button corresponding to whichever version of Pamela you wish to purchase and follow the on-screen installation instructions once downloaded. Afterward, launch Skype as you would normally. Although the free version of the software does allow for limited audio and video recording — five and 15 minutes, respectively — the premium offerings come coupled with options for unlimited recording, local answering machines and other additional features not found in the freemium version of the software. However, you can always opt for the free, 30-day trial prior to deciding whether to purchase the software. <img alt="Pamela Download" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531681" height="50" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pamela-download-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> Step 2: Make the phone call — Assuming the person you wish to call is already featured in the Skype contact list, select the contact’s name from the left-hand navigation column and click the green Call button near the middle of the page when viewing said contact’s profile. Afterward, when prompted, click the Yes button to confirm you wish the record the call. Pamela will automatically begin recording the conversation once the call is accepted, and when done, the application will automatically save an audio recording of call within the Skype Recordings panel of the application. When finished, click the red phone icon to hang up and save the recording. <img alt="Skype Call Screen 2" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531651" height="587" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/skype-call-screen-1-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> <div id="gallery-2" class="gallery galleryid-531023 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail" style="margin:auto;font-family:sans-serif;line-height:19px"><dl class="gallery-item" style="margin:10px 0px 18px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;float:left;text-align:center;width:660.5px"> <dt class="gallery-icon landscape" style><a href="http://m.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Pamela-Screen-2.png" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="Pamela Screen 2" class="attachment-thumbnail" height="210" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pamela-screen-2-350x210.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 2px solid rgb(207, 207, 207);" width="350"></a></dt> </dl><dl class="gallery-item" style="margin:10px 0px 18px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;float:left;text-align:center;width:660.5px"><dt class="gallery-icon landscape" style><a href="http://m.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Pamela-Screen.png" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="Pamela Screen" class="attachment-thumbnail" height="210" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pamela-screen-350x210.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 2px solid rgb(207, 207, 207);" width="350"></a></dt> </dl> </div><a name="Mac OS X" style=""></a><img alt="Mac OS X Banner" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-506514" height="54" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/mac-os-x-banner-copy-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif">Record using VodBurner (Free)</h3>Step 1: Download and install Vodburner — Navigate to the <a href="http://www.vodburner.com/mac" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)" target="_blank">main VodBurner homepage</a>, click the the baby-blue Download VodBurner button in the top-right corner of the page and follow the on-screen installation instructions once downloaded. Afterward, launch Skype as you would normally. VodBurner is free and unhindered by usage restrictions, allowing users to record audio and video from either side of the conversation and save it as an MOV, MP4 and M4A among other formats.  <img alt="Vodburner Download Screen" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531717" height="235" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/vodburner-download-screen-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> Step 2: Log in with your Skype Account  — Once launched, enter your Skype login credentials — i.e. your Skype name and password — in the specified field and click the gray Sign In near the bottom of the window. Afterward, allow the application to initialize and restart. <img alt="VodBurner Sign in" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-531723" height="554" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/vodburner-sign-in-2-499x554.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="499"> Step 3: Make the phone call — Assuming the person you wish to call is already featured in the imported Skype contact list, hover over the contact’s name and click the green camera icon on the right-hand side of the window. Once the other party has accepted the call, click the circular record button at the bottom of the resulting window to begin recording the conversation. When finished, click the red phone icon to hang up, automatically title and save the recording to a specified save location accessible while hovering over the contact in the main VodBurner window. <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif"><img alt="Vodburner Record" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531733" height="362" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/vodburner-screen-2-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625">Record using Call Recorder for Skype ($30)</h3> Step 1: Download and install Call Recorder for Skype — Navigate to the <a href="http://www.ecamm.com/mac/callrecorder/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)" target="_blank">main Call Recorder for Skype homepage</a>, click the blue Buy button at the bottom of the window and choose your payment method prior to downloading the software and following the on-screen installation instructions. Afterward, launch Skype as you would normally. Aside from fantastic audio and video capturing, Call Recorder for Skype touts additional compression tools, sharing features and a host of options for fine tuning various settings such as audio encoding and voicemail playback. There’s no freemium version of the software — not even a restricted one — but Mac OS X users can always opt for the free, 7-day trial if they’re hesitant to purchase the software without a proper test drive. <img alt="Call Recorder Download" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531848" height="248" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/call-recorder-download-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> Step 3: Make the phone call — Assuming the person you wish to call is already featured in the Skype contact list, hover over the contact’s name and click the green camera icon on the right-hand side of the window. Once the other party has accepted the call, click the circular record button located at the top of the Call Recorder for Skype window to begin recording the conversation. When finished, click the red phone icon to hang up, automatically title and save the recording to a specified save location accessible by clicking the magnifying glass button in the top-right of the main Call Recorder for Skype window. <img alt="Call Recorder for Skype Screen" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531856" height="213" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/call-recorder-for-skype-screen-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625">

How to record a Skype call on your PC or Mac

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How to edit a PDF :Editing a PDF using web based tools

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZsAfqpB0slZyHwJg_sna-_wfxVMwrWsYrktV6edeeIgwtgfYPV4LxZkjwIsynebx9kHk2AO-qpTqZVwiVOPRMwANuyLiIFktTguWctb0NSMlOgB_QVIJ6czw_LuZOn4NrXBTpsoQs9oF/s1600/how-to-edit-a-pdf-header-image-copy-550x0-719856.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5997687409782862146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZsAfqpB0slZyHwJg_sna-_wfxVMwrWsYrktV6edeeIgwtgfYPV4LxZkjwIsynebx9kHk2AO-qpTqZVwiVOPRMwANuyLiIFktTguWctb0NSMlOgB_QVIJ6czw_LuZOn4NrXBTpsoQs9oF/s320/how-to-edit-a-pdf-header-image-copy-550x0-719856.png" /></a><h1 class="post-title beta" style="font-size:28px;margin:0px 0px 18px;line-height:36px;font-weight:normal">External software isn’t always necessary. Thankfully, there’s a phenomenal score of websites willing to help you edit PDF files without having to download any exhaustive, third-party software. Web-based editors are by no the means the most robust, nor do they exceed desktop offerings when it comes to sheer convenience, but they do provide a basic solution for editing PDF files without resorting to a premium or overwhelmingly-complicated solution. Plus, they’re available wherever one has Internet access. </h1>PDF BuddyPDF Buddy is so easy to use, it’s almost too convenient. Although the site offers three free edits a month, unlimited access runs users $7.99 a month, with an additional pay-as-you-go option for those who don’t want to purchase a full subscription. Regardless of the plan, the utility provides quick access for annotating PDF files, add signatures and images, filling out forms, and a slew of other basic options.  Step 1: Navigate to the <a href="https://www.pdfbuddy.com/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)" target="_blank">PDF Buddy homepage</a>, click the yellow Select PDF to Edit button near the top-right of the window, and choose the PDF file you wish to open from either the browser window or by entering the file name in the bottom text field. Then, click the Open button in the bottom-right corner of the window. <img alt="PDF Buddy Add" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-536764" height="160" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pdf-buddy-add-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> Step 2: Select the appropriate tool with which to make your desired edits as you would normally in any popular word processor. As usual, users can access a wealth of tools from the application’s left-hand toolbar, whether they’re looking to add or alter text, images, or other commonplace elements. PDF Buddy will automatically save the PDF file when finished. <img alt="PDF Buddy Edit" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-536782" height="153" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pdf-buddy-edit-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> PDF Escape PDF Escape has a similar layout and feature set to PDF Buddy, yet it remains completely free regardless of how many edits you utilize a month. The site is limited though, merely allowing users to convert and rotate files in addition to standard annotation tools for highlighting, filling out forms, and few other options for adding images and text boxes. Step 1: Navigate to the <a href="http://www.pdfescape.com/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)" target="_blank">PDF Escape homepage</a>, click the yellow Edit Your PDF Now button near the middle of the window, and select the Upload PDF to PDFescape option from the list of options. Afterward, click the grey Choose File button in the resulting pop-up window and choose the PDF file you wish to open from either the browser window or by entering the file name in the bottom text field. Then, click the Open button in the bottom-right corner of the window. <img alt="PDF Escape Upload" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-536824" height="230" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pdf-escape-upload-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> Step 2: Select the appropriate tool with which to make your desired edits as you would normally in any popular word processor. As usual, users can access a wealth of tools from the application’s top-left toolbar, whether they’re looking to add or alter text, images, or other commonplace elements. PDF Escape will automatically save the PDF file when finished. <img alt="PDFescape toolbar" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-536827" height="295" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pdfescape-toolbar-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif">Option 3: Editing a PDF using file type conversion</h3> Converting a PDF file into a word document and then back is not the quickest or easiest solution, but it is a solution. Luckily, we’ve outlined the entire conversion process, from start to finish, in our in-depth guide on <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/convert-pdf-to-word/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)">how to convert a PDF file to Word</a>. There are a ton of free converters on the market capable of converting a PDF into nearly any format desirable, such as <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/kingsoft-office-suite-free-2013-v9104246" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)">Kingsoft Office Suite</a> and <a href="http://www.pdfmate.com/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)">PDFMate</a>, and most of them require little more than the document and some time. To keep things simple, we suggest simply converting the PDF file into a Word document for editing. Once you’ve finished with your edits, all you have to do is either convert it back to a PDF or keep the file as a Word document. It’s not the most ideal way for editing PDFs given the typical formatting errors that arise during the conversion process, but hey, it does grant users complete editing access to files otherwise difficult to work with.

How to edit a PDF :Editing a PDF using web based tools

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How to delete Internet Explorer

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYEDaG0FGsYxe8Bne-H5T17eu61zbd9PLVU-81Kd4UIQ2iVSV45G_TkVWz29kFpbskvn2lx_pWK-JaYFrNT3gajJGY_xOMsWzO4jt8WOmqJTnsEKWjGQFQA1U1NEzCQKtR83wjb0lhbdx/s1600/how-to-delete-ie-header-image-copy-550x0-731649.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5997687459962203522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYEDaG0FGsYxe8Bne-H5T17eu61zbd9PLVU-81Kd4UIQ2iVSV45G_TkVWz29kFpbskvn2lx_pWK-JaYFrNT3gajJGY_xOMsWzO4jt8WOmqJTnsEKWjGQFQA1U1NEzCQKtR83wjb0lhbdx/s320/how-to-delete-ie-header-image-copy-550x0-731649.png" /></a><h1 style="font-size:28px;margin:0px 0px 18px;line-height:36px;font-weight:normal"><a href="http://m.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/How-to-delete-IE-header-image-copy.png" rel="post" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:rgb(96,120,144)" target="_blank"><img alt="How to delete IE header image copy" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/how-to-delete-ie-header-image-copy-550x0.png" style="border-width:0px"></a> </h1>Microsoft’s Internet Explorer may <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/microsoft-internet-explorer-is-more-energy-efficient-than-other-browsers/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)" target="_blank">utilize less wattage than Google Chrome</a> and be one of our <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/8-1-reasons-to-upgrade-to-windows-8-1/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)" target="_blank">8.1 reasons to upgrade to Windows 8.1</a>, but that doesn’t exactly make it a great browser for everyday use. Although Microsoft’s browser has come a long way from the heavy-handed integration that spurred the antitrust lawsuit case United States v. Microsoft Corp. in 1998, it’s still automatically woven into new Windows offerings whether users want it or not. Fortunately, safely uninstalling IE in the latest version of Windows is easier than ever before. Doing so will remove the browser’s executable file, along with any icons, and unregister its HTTP shell protocol handler in addition to several other actions not worth delving into. Here’s our guide on how to delete Internet Explorer from Windows.. err, or at least make it appear like it has been. <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif"> Uninstall Internet Explorer (Windows 7)</h3>Step 1: Navigate to Programs and Features — Click the Windows Start button, followed by Control Panel option located on the right side of the resulting drop-down menu. Afterward, click the green Programs option in the bottom-left corner and then the Programs and Features option located at the top of the window. <img alt="Windows 7 IE Uninstall" height="411" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/windows-7-ie-uninstall-625x625.png" style="border-width:0px;display:block;clear:both;margin:18px auto" width="625"> Step 2: Uninstall Internet Explorer — Click the View installed updates option located in the left pane and scroll through the list of Microsoft updates until you find Windows Internet Explorer. Afterward, right-click the application, select Uninstall from the resulting list of options and click the Yes button to confirm. Enter your administrator password if prompted, and when finished, click the Restart Now button to apply the changes when finished. <img alt="Uninstall Internet Explorer Screencap 2" height="392" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/uninstall-windows-7-screen-2-625x625.png" style="border-width:0px;display:block;clear:both;margin:18px auto" width="625"> <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif">Uninstall Internet Explorer (Windows 8)</h3>Step 1: Navigate to settings panel — Move your cursor to the upper-right corner of the screen, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and click or tap Search on the right side of the screen. Enter “Windows features” in the search box, click or tap the Settings option located on the right side of the screen, and select Turn Windows Features on or off. If prompted, enter your administrator password. <img alt="Windows 8 IE Uninstall" height="411" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/windows-8-ie-uninstall-625x625.png" style="border-width:0px;display:block;clear:both;margin:18px auto" width="625"> Step 2: Hide Internet Explorer — Uncheck the box directly to the left of Internet Explorer, click the OK button in the bottom-right corner and click the Yes button to confirm. Click the Restart Now button to apply the changes when finished.  <img alt="Uninstall Windows 8 IE Screencap 2" height="338" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/uninstall-windows-8-ie-2-625x625.png" style="border-width:0px;display:block;clear:both;margin:18px auto" width="625">

How to delete Internet Explorer

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How to edit a PDF

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgDdsh2WwPDqfFHW7X8BfMzd0WpEQKtAh-4Ihy9N0ulhjno3ojocIIpl2HccG9fzQgHZn8UlegFSE_nzilfAlMIRGrGdy7Gl5hafDvcbnMGDeS8HhAXh0f7kUgZDdAooLZ6aia28YPmjn/s1600/how-to-edit-a-pdf-header-image-copy-550x0-704179.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5997685623919755122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgDdsh2WwPDqfFHW7X8BfMzd0WpEQKtAh-4Ihy9N0ulhjno3ojocIIpl2HccG9fzQgHZn8UlegFSE_nzilfAlMIRGrGdy7Gl5hafDvcbnMGDeS8HhAXh0f7kUgZDdAooLZ6aia28YPmjn/s320/how-to-edit-a-pdf-header-image-copy-550x0-704179.png" /></a><h1 class="post-title beta" style="font-size:28px;margin:0px 0px 18px;line-height:36px;font-weight:normal"><a href="http://m.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/How-to-edit-a-PDF-Header-Image-copy.png" rel="post" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="How to edit a PDF Header Image copy" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/how-to-edit-a-pdf-header-image-copy-550x0.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px;"></a> </h1>PDF files offer an easy way to share information. However, they can also be a pain to work with, because like that guy you’ve been seeing, they’re hard to change. Have no fear though, there are a few ways to get into the meat of a file to add or subtract content while keeping the original format intact. Some of the options below will do just that, maintaining the the original file and content layout with relative ease, while others require a bit more effort on your part. Before attempting any of the following editing techniques however, it’s important to know PDF files are often secured by their creator and thus difficult to change. Though security levels fluctuate — some files are entirely password protected while others simply restrict reading and editing capabilities — most sport some level of limitation. Thankfully, nothing is set in stone when it comes to the Adobe’s flagship format. There are multiple methods for getting around security, but if a file is password protected, breaking into it typically involves downloading labor-intensive, encryption-breaking software. However, you can always try capturing and saving a screenshot of a secured PDF if you absolutely must edit a document. Whatever you do, trying to get into a secured PDF is going to be a big mess so it might be better just to start from scratch in certain instances. Regardless, users can edit text, add images, make annotations, and export files with the proper PDF utility, pushing the boundaries of what can be done with file format when in the right hands. It’s not always going to be free, nor cheap for that matter, but at least there are notable options available for on-the-fly editing. Below are three methods for editing a PDF, whether you prefer to alter the document using desktop software, Web-based tools, or the chaotic conversion-to-conversion method.  <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif">Option 1: Editing a PDF using desktop software</h3> If you find yourself needing to edit PDF files regularly, then downloading desktop software is the way to go. There will definitely be a bigger financial commitment at first, but desktop applications tend to make the process simple and clean, something well worth it if you plan on using them on the reg. Also, if you already have one of the following programs, you can download the updates to include the PDF editor. There are some free software options available, but as with anything, you get what you pay for. Therefore, below is the best of the cheap. <a href="http://www.adobe.com/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)">Adobe Acrobat</a> ($450 one-time purchase or $50 per month annually) <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pdf_adobe.jpg" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="Adobe" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-529903" height="541" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pdf_adobe-625x625.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"></a> Adobe better best be on the list as it’s the company that first debuted the PDF in ’93. Being the case, Adobe Acrobat comes equipped with a quality editor and a comprehensive set of <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/pdf-editor-pdf-files.html" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)">instructions</a> regarding its use, even though it’s likely the most straightforward and intuitive option on our list. The downside is the cost, which can run you an upwards of $50 a month for single, annual subscription. However, would-be users can always download the <a href="https://www.acrobat.com/free-trial-download.html" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)" target="_blank">free, 30-day trial</a> of the software before they purchase the full package. Step 1: Locate and open the PDF you wish to edit. <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pdf_adobestep1.jpg" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="Adobe Acrobat Pro" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531974" height="602" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pdf_adobestep1-625x625.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"></a> Step 2: Click the Tools option in the top-right corner of the window, followed by the Content Editing panel at the top of the resulting drop-down list. <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pdf_adobestep2.jpg" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="Content editing" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531976" height="625" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pdf_adobestep2-625x625.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="426"></a> Step 3: Select the part of the PDF you wish to alter. Adobe will automatically present you with the respective, available tool set once chosen. <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pdf_adobestep3.jpg" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="PDF editing" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531977" height="362" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pdf_adobestep3-625x625.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"></a> Step 4: Select the appropriate tool with which to make your desired edits. Options vary depending on which version of Adobe Acrobat you’re utilizing, but most users will typically find tools for adding, editing, and otherwise manipulating text, images, and other formatting elements commonly found within PDF files.  <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pdf_adobefinalstep.jpg" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="Adobe editing adding photo" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-531984" height="554" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/pdf_adobefinalstep-625x625.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"></a> <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)">Microsoft Word</a> (Free with most versions of Windows) Editing a PDF with early incarnations of Microsoft’s popular word processor may be a pipe dream — after all, older versions will merely import the file code or produce an error message — but it’s a no-brainer with Microsoft Word 2013. Although the company’s <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/edit-pdf-content-in-word-HA102903948.aspx" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)">instructions page</a> provides step-by-step instructions for opening and editing a PDF, we’ve laid out the entire process below, sans the thin typeface and completely bland copy. Step 1: Launch Word, click the File option in the top-left corner of the window, and select Open option from the resulting drop-down menu. Afterward, select Computer followed by the Browse button on the right-hand side of the window, and choose the PDF file you wish to open from either the browser window or by entering the file name in the bottom text field. Then, click the Open button in the bottom-right corner of the window. Keep in mind the converted document may lose its original formatting, especially between pages, and showcase differing lines and page breaks. <img alt="Word 2013 Edit" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-536724" height="359" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/word-2013-edit-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> Step 2: Select the appropriate tool with which to make your desired edits as you would normally in Word. As usual, users can access a wealth of tools from the application’s main toolbar, whether they’re looking to add or alter text, images, or other commonplace elements. Word will automatically save the PDF file when finished. <img alt="Word 2013 Toolbar" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-536727" height="115" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/word-2013-toolbar-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> AbleWord (Free)The freemium AbleWord functions much like your standard word processor, allowing users to read, write, and edit PDF files without the premium cost of programs like Microsoft Word. The desktop application is lightweight, simplistic, and bolstered by a healthy set of tools and conversion formats despite it’s limited capabilities.  Step 1: Navigate to the <a href="http://www.ableword.net/downloads.html" style="color:rgb(96,120,144)" target="_blank">AbleWorld download page</a>, click the blue Download button near the top of the page, and follow the onscreen installation instructions for the program once downloaded. <img alt="AbleWord download" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-536736" height="297" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/ableword-download-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> Step 2: Launch AbleWord, click the File option in the top-left corner of the window, and select Open option from the resulting drop-down menu. Afterward, select the PDF file you wish to open from either the browser window or by entering the file name in the bottom text field, and click the Open button in the bottom-right corner of the window. <img alt="AbleWord Open" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-536739" height="220" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/ableword-open-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> Step 3: Select the appropriate tool with which to make your desired edits as you would normally in any popular word processor. As usual, users can access a wealth of tools from the application’s main toolbar, whether they’re looking to add or alter text, images, or other commonplace elements. AbleWord will automatically save the PDF file when finished.

How to edit a PDF

PDF files offer an easy way to share information. However, they can also be a pain to work with, because like that guy you’ve been seeing,...

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How to export your photos using iPhoto

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_Re3ETxWDaN1NSzx5z8jWLGnbIDat11kk0dRHumlYdoTZnqmBY8Gcq6kqftC0eXaJjIpvXFtyLXFq0OonEkeSYCJt52ISpjAw3fWC_y_D6Z3UuPYAF5sJ4EDcvNUKxlhWn7I7-V5_jJG/s1600/how-to-export-from-iphoto-3-550x0-742478.jpeg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5997683640023526578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_Re3ETxWDaN1NSzx5z8jWLGnbIDat11kk0dRHumlYdoTZnqmBY8Gcq6kqftC0eXaJjIpvXFtyLXFq0OonEkeSYCJt52ISpjAw3fWC_y_D6Z3UuPYAF5sJ4EDcvNUKxlhWn7I7-V5_jJG/s320/how-to-export-from-iphoto-3-550x0-742478.jpeg" /></a><h1 class="post-title beta" style="margin:0px 0px 18px;font-weight:normal">Apple’s iPhoto is certainly not the most feature-filled photo management and editing software out there. However, it’s incredibly straightforward to export individual photos and albums from the program to whatever destination you’d like. By exporting your pics, you’re ensured that your files retain their original format without quality degradation. However, you can always opt to change the format, size and quality of your photos as well. </h1>Here’s our quick-hit guide on how to export images from iPhoto, so you can save files elsewhere sans compression.  Though it’s worth noting that the steps required to pull these tasks off may vary slightly depending on which version of iPhoto you’re running, most users should have little trouble deciphering the steps laid out below using our basic set of instructions. <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif">Step 1: Select the photos</h3>Browse your iPhoto library and select the photos or photo albums you wish to export. You can choose multiple photos or albums by holding down the Command key and clicking the photos you want, or by dragging the mouse over a range of photos. A yellow border will appear indicating what you’ve selected. <img alt="Photo select" class="size-large wp-image-542281 aligncenter" height="149" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/screen-shot-2014-02-17-at-12-09-11-pm-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif">Step 2: Access the Export menu</h3> Once selected, click File located in the top-left corner of the screen, then click Export.<img alt="Export Photos" class="size-large wp-image-542282 aligncenter" height="284" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/screen-shot-2014-02-17-at-12-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif">Step 3: Narrow the specifics</h3> Choose the appropriate file format, quality, size, and other settings from the pop-up window. Below is brief rundown of the various options:<ul style="margin:18px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 40px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;font-family:sans-serif"> <li style>Kind: Refers to the specific image format — whether it be JPEG, TIFF, or PNG.</li><li style>JPEG Quality: This option is only available if you previously chose to export your photos as JPEG files. Maximum quality remains the best option if you intend to print your images, but medium or high should suffice if you’re posting them to the Web.</li> <li style>Size: Refers to the desired resolution of your photo(s). Any option other than Full Size will lower the number of pixels, in turn reducing both the physical size and overall quality of the image. </li> <li style>File Name: You can choose from several options for the File Name. You can use the title you originally gave the image in iPhoto, the current filename, a sequentially numbered filename, or an album title. The sequential and album title options are your best bets if you are working with a large batch of photos since they accompany the File Name with a numbered sequence.</li> </ul>Click the  Export button in the bottom-right hand corner of the window when you’re done tinkering with settings. <img alt="File Export Options" class="size-large wp-image-542299 aligncenter" height="373" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/screen-shot-2014-02-17-at-12-2-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif">Step 4: Select a save location</h3> Choose a save location for your images. Then, click OK in the bottom right to begin exporting images. <img alt="OK Button for Exporting Photos" class="size-large wp-image-542314 aligncenter" height="412" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/screen-shot-2014-02-17-at-12-4-625x625.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625"> <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif">Step 5: Access the new files</h3> Your images should now be saved in the destination you chose in Step 5. Now do with them what you will!

How to export your photos using iPhoto

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How to use document templates in Microsoft Word

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexfZsd0MkwJY16oI1dGg5PW2l9Crx6HP7_OxqOXy-glAIUr-J9e2EktQQqjvm5HWDttk6RmRRYWcEfudW3hxSYWsEXZYBlUWKzrET2VJJBABVJZiCywpXi5XnHIpRxFigMYb963ayuM0T/s1600/how-to-use-document-templates-in-microsoft-word-header-image-final-final-550x0-1-769725.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5997682903295457586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexfZsd0MkwJY16oI1dGg5PW2l9Crx6HP7_OxqOXy-glAIUr-J9e2EktQQqjvm5HWDttk6RmRRYWcEfudW3hxSYWsEXZYBlUWKzrET2VJJBABVJZiCywpXi5XnHIpRxFigMYb963ayuM0T/s320/how-to-use-document-templates-in-microsoft-word-header-image-final-final-550x0-1-769725.png" /></a><h1 class="post-title beta" style="font-size:28px;margin:0px 0px 18px;line-height:36px;font-weight:normal"><a href="http://m.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/How-to-use-document-templates-in-Microsoft-Word-Header-Image-Final-Final.png" rel="post" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:rgb(96,120,144)"><img alt="How to use document templates in Microsoft Word Header Image Final Final" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/how-to-use-document-templates-in-microsoft-word-header-image-final-final-550x0.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px;"></a> </h1>Once is often more than enough, particularly when creating a lengthy or comprehensive template. Each template, though differing in format and layout, is essentially a pre-constructed document in which users can input their own information in lieu of repeatedly designing the page themselves. They’re incredibly convenient and time-saving — likely the reason why most versions of Microsoft Word come pre-loaded with a venerable swath of the framed documents — while delivering robust layout options for all manners of copy, whether you’re looking to create that knockout resume, hefty business brochure or real tearjerker of a card reserved for that special someone in your life. Thankfully, the American tech giant has made implementing Word templates a simple, three-click process (though the same can’t always be said for creating and saving them for later use in Word). Here’s our straightforward guide on how to use document templates in Microsoft Word, regardless of whether you’re simply opening a preexisting document or looking to create your own from scratch. Opening and using a Microsoft Word template Step 1: Launch Microsoft Word — Open Word from the dock or main Applications folder in Mac OS X or launch the software using the main Taskbar or Start menu in Windows. Alternatively, search and launch the program using either operating system’s search utility, dubbed Spotlight and Windows Search, respectively. <img alt="Launch Microsoft Word" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-526761" height="98" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/open-microsoft-word-2-496x98.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="496"> Step 2: Select a template — Depending on which version of Microsoft Word you’re using, you may be presented with a pop-up window presenting the various template choices available at your disposal. If using Mac OS X, click the File menu in the application Taskbar, select New from Template near the top of the resulting drop-down menu, and select your desired template from the resulting list of options prior to clicking the gray Choose button in the bottom-right corner of the window. If using Windows, click the File menu in the application toolbar, select the New panel on the left-hand side and double-click your desire template from the resulting list of options. Regardless of your OS, each version of Word should present a healthy selection of template options culled from assorted categories including Calendars, Stationary, Newsletters, Resumes, Proposals, and the like. <img alt="Template Opening Screen" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-526621" height="367" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/template-opening-screen-650x367.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="650"> Step 3: Input your own copy — Each individual template serves a different purpose, but almost each one operates as a blank slate within a specified framework. Whether you previously chose a simple resume template, a more elaborate brochure template or a different option entirely, you’ll have the option to edit the content within. Change the images, font, colors, or any other facet of the template, and replace the default placeholder text or instructions with information of your own. Keep in mind the changes will not affect the original template, and when done, name and save the file as you would any other blank Word document. <img alt="Editing Templates 2" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-526779" height="309" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/editing-templates-2-650x309.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="650"> <h3 style="font-size:22px;margin:18px 0px 1em;line-height:27px;font-family:sans-serif"><a name="creating a template" style=""></a>Creating a Microsoft Word template</h3> Step 1: Launch Microsoft Word — Open Word from the dock or main Applications folder in Mac OS X or launch the software using the main Taskbar or Start menu in Windows. Alternatively, search and launch the program using either operating system’s innate search utility, dubbed Spotlight and Windows Search, respectively. <img alt="Launch Microsoft Word from Taskbar" class="aligncenter" height="98" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/open-microsoft-word-2-496x98.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="496"> Step 2: Open a blank document — Open a blank document once Word launches.  If using Mac OS X, click the File menu in the application taskbar, select New Blank Document at the top of the resulting drop-down menu. If using Windows, click the File menu in the application toolbar, select the New panel on the left-hand side and double-click Blank document near the top of the resulting section, directly above the slew of available templates. <img alt="Open blank document in Word" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-526824" height="375" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/open-blank-document-in-word-650x375.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="650"> Step 3: Create the template — There’s no one way to create a Word template. Like the Microsoft-culled templates already available within the software, each template you create will likely serve a different purpose and fit your individual aesthetics. However, whether you’re creating a business newsletter or resume, it’s important you initially format the document so you’ll be able to quickly alter its content for whatever occasion it may warrant. A template should be specifically designed to be void of specifics, while keeping it as generic and clear as possible so you can later add the tailored content in the appropriate spot. For instance, avoid inserting specific dates and addresses as they may frequently change. Instead, stick with something like “[Date]” and “[Street Address],” while incorporating placeholder text to better visualize the template’s overall appearance without delving into the specifics. Remember, it’s intended to be bare bones. <img alt="Create Word Template" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-526889" height="312" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/create-word-template-650x312.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="650"> Step 4: Save the template — If using Mac OS X, click the File menu in the application Taskbar and select Save As near the middle of the resulting drop-down menu. If using Windows, click the File menu in the application toolbar and select Save As from the left-hand column. Afterward, appropriately name the file, chose a save location, and select the template format suited best for your particular software suite. Word Template (.dotx) will suffice in most cases, but you may want to consider saving the template as either a Word 97-2003 Document (.dot) or Word 97-2004 Document (.doc) if you plan on utilizing the template on an older system. When finished, click the Save button in the bottom-right corner of the window. The newly-minted template will be available in either the My Templates or Personal sections depending on which incarnation of Word you’re using to open the new document from a template. <img alt="Word Template Options" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-526911" height="460" src="http://img.digitaltrends.com/image/screen-shot-2014-01-08-at-1-22-39-pm2-625x460.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; display: block; clear: both; margin: 18px auto;" width="625">

How to use document templates in Microsoft Word

Once is often more than enough, particularly when creating a lengthy or comprehensive template. Each template, though differing in format ...

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