Tried And Tested Free Tools For You To Use...
The software on this page has been tried and tested on multiple computers including many client's systems. They're Free and work on Windows XP operating systems. (check for Vista compatibility)
PDFCreator Print Any Document To A PDF File
This program can create a PDF from any document that can be printed! It installs as a printer and you simply choose it as the printer when you print, to create a PDF from your document.
Why PDF's? Security and portability. Sending .doc or .Xls files is inherently a dangerous security risk. Anybody can change them with Word or Excel on the other end. PDF files are harder to change without special (expensive) software. Yet, they are easily read on any system since Acrobat Reader is free for anyone to download.
This program can create a PDF from any document that can be printed! It installs as a printer and you simply choose it as the printer when you print, to create a PDF from your document.
Why PDF's? Security and portability. Sending .doc or .Xls files is inherently a dangerous security risk. Anybody can change them with Word or Excel on the other end. PDF files are harder to change without special (expensive) software. Yet, they are easily read on any system since Acrobat Reader is free for anyone to download.
Paint.net is free image and photo editing software for computers that run Windows. It was actually developed at a Washington University with Microsoft's funding to be included in Windows operating systems. While that never happened, the project has been continued with private funding and has received rave reviews. It has many of the Adobe Photoshop features, but doesn't cost $700! It's free... Check it out.
If You Can Print A Document
You Can Make A PDF
PDFCreator
It's FREE Click to download
You Can Make A PDF
PDFCreator
It's FREE Click to download
If you do not have Microsoft Office installed, you can still view documents sent to you with these Free viewers. Download and save to your hard drive, then double click the file you saved to install them. NOTE: For Windows 98SE, 2000sp3 & XP
At right is the Office 2007 Compatibility Pack for older Office 2000, XP, 2003 versions to be able to read newer 2007 files. Note: make sure to run all updates to Office prior to installing this pack.
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Start with the four links below. They are essential to being able to navigate and run the modern web sites. Older versions have known bugs with Microsoft's security updates to XP and Vista and WILL crash your browser eventually. These are FREE and easy to install.
Note: Always go to Add Remove Programs after successfully updating your Java and remove older versions. They are 140 megs each and I have seen machines with 5 still installed taking up valuable space on the Hard Drive and slowing down the computer.
Firefox 3 The Most Secure Internet Browser Yet
Tired of Internet Explorer crashes and lockups? Then get Firefox 3 now. With over 12,000 improvements, version 3 has wowed the reviewers and the public alike. This is a top notched browser that has a depth of features beyond all expectations. Over 8 Million people downloaded Firefox 3 it's first day of release, setting a new Guinness Book World Record for a single day download.
It is extensible, with hundreds of add-ons to make it customized to your personal liking. Get it today... Thank me tomorrow.
Tired of Internet Explorer crashes and lockups? Then get Firefox 3 now. With over 12,000 improvements, version 3 has wowed the reviewers and the public alike. This is a top notched browser that has a depth of features beyond all expectations. Over 8 Million people downloaded Firefox 3 it's first day of release, setting a new Guinness Book World Record for a single day download.
It is extensible, with hundreds of add-ons to make it customized to your personal liking. Get it today... Thank me tomorrow.
Test Your Internet Speed Getting What you're Paying For
Click the speed test and choose Chicago. This will test both your upload and download speeds. Added together, they should come close to the speed you're paying for. For example, 6 mb service should be close to 6000 kbps when adding the two numbers together. If not, you may have network problems or be over paying!
Note: Internet speeds generally slow down just before 5pm EST, then again from 7 - 11pm EST due to the sheer numbers of people online in N. America.
Click the speed test and choose Chicago. This will test both your upload and download speeds. Added together, they should come close to the speed you're paying for. For example, 6 mb service should be close to 6000 kbps when adding the two numbers together. If not, you may have network problems or be over paying!
Note: Internet speeds generally slow down just before 5pm EST, then again from 7 - 11pm EST due to the sheer numbers of people online in N. America.
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