Free Help Articles: Free Software
How to Create PDF Files…For Free
I recently posted about Foxit Reader, a free program capable of viewing PDF files, and I briefly touched on some of the advantages of using this type of file.
PDF stands for Portable Document Format, meaning that files saved as PDF documents are “portable” in that they can be safely transferred from one computer to another (and across different operating systems) and keep a consistent look. In other words, if you’re on a PC, you can send a file to a friend who uses a Mac without the need to worry about how the document will be displayed.
Foxit PDF Reader is Free & Fast
PDF (Portable Document Format) files are an excellent means of producing documents which display consistently across various computers and operating systems, but for many people, they can be a hassle. Even if you don’t work with PDF files all that often, chances are, you’ve probably used Adobe Reader (formerly known as Acrobat Reader) before; this program, released by Adobe Systems (the company that came up with the PDF format) allows you to open and view PDF files, which are generally incompatible with typical office software.
It’s nice that Adobe Reader is free software that can be downloaded from the internet. However, before you rush off to download from Adobe’s website, there’s an alternative to consider.
How to Optimize Your Computer With CCleaner
CCleaner is a free program that optimizes your computer by removing old files and cleaning your registry. This not only allows you to gain more space on your hard drive but also helps speed up Windows. In the following tutorial, I would like to teach you how to use it on your computer.
Free Microsoft Antivirus Software
Recently, Microsoft made news by announcing that they will be releasing a free antivirus solution. This software is called Microsoft Security Essentials and is based on a for-pay product called Windows Live OneCare. Windows Live OneCare continually ranks among the best in virus detection rates and since MSE shares the same engine and virus definitions as OneCare, it should be just as good. So If you have been thinking about purchasing antivirus software then I would encourage you to try this free solution first. In the following article I will guide you through installing and using this product.
How to Restore Deleted Items After Emptying Recycle Bin
Did you know that even if you delete a file and empty it from your recycle bin, in most cases, you can still get it back? In this short tutorial I would like to show you how to use a free program to do this.