How To Convert PDF to Word

One of the most common ways to convert a PDF file into a word processor file is through free services on the internet. There are many websites which offer free conversions from a PDF file to word processor file, and they also offer backwards conversions. These websites offer professional services and fast download speeds for your files.

Many users would think that this would compromise the security of their files, however they do not steal or read any of your converted files. Many often regard these free online services as safe and helpful, which is why they remain popular and in service even today. These websites also offer online services which allow you to download a program to convert PDF files to word processor documents, and they also offer services which convert other files in case a situation like that arises.7

One cool and easy way to convert your PDF files to word is by sending it to Adobe, the developers of Adobe PDF, all you have to do is to send the Adobe PDF as a MIME attachment in an e-mail message to Adobe:

If you wish to convert your files to plain text, e- mail the PDF file to pdf2txt@adobe.com
If you wish to convert to HTML, e-mail the file to pdf2html@adobe.com

All converted Adobe PDF documents will be sent back to the sender as MIME attachments

A more complicated method to converting a PDF file to a word processor file is to simply rewrite it. Many users of PDF programs and word often try to avoid this method, as it is very time consuming and can often take hours to complete. Another reason why this method isn’t conventional is simply because you will have to switch between the PDF file and the word processor file in order to type it out. Once again this method consumes too much time, and many people looking to convert their files simply resort to using the free online services mentioned above.

Though if you can type fairly fast and don’t mind switching between the files constantly, then this method can be an easy way to convert a PDF to a word file. A simple way to fix switching between pages over and over is to simply turn each page into a window, and place them next to each other on your monitor. This will allow you to see both pages at the same type, making typing it more efficient. Many new operating systems these days offer a window minimization function which allows you to create multiple windows at once to increase work and visual output. Taking advantage of your computer’s systems can help you convert a PDF file to a wordprocessor file manually. Using this method is much safer and more secure than any other method.

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Intel details its low-power, next-gen tablet processor, the Atom Z2760 Clover Trail

Intel has launched the Atom Z2760 processor, also known as Clover Trail, which is destined for use in power efficient tablets with Windows 8.

Intel has already waged war on ARM with its Medfield Atom processors, and it has now revealed more details on its attempt to derail ARM’s move into Windows 8 tablets too — the Atom Z2760 Clover Trail processor.

Microsoft developed Windows RT, a slightly cut-down version of its new desktop operating system, expressly for use on ARM-based tablets, which in turn was a response to the popularity of cheap-to-buy, long-battery-life Android tablets and the iPad. The full version of Windows 8 also has a home on tablets, but it needs Intel’s X86 architecture to operate, which comes with a considerably higher price tag than Windows RT machines.

The Atom Z2760 is Intel’s answer, and it was the star of an Intel showcase event last week. Intel says the new processor allows manufacturers to build the thinnest and lightest Intel tablets yet, measuring as little as 8.5mm thick and weighing 680 grams. Complete specs are still foggy concerning Windows RT tablets, so as a comparison, the new iPad is 9.4mm thick and weighs 652 grams.

Low power consumption

This isn’t the important part though, as what counts here is the Clover Trail’s ability to provide the full Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro experience on a tablet, with a quoted three weeks of “connected standby” and “more than 10 hours of HD video playback.” Low power consumption, and therefore longer battery life, is a staple feature of ARM-based devices, and Intel has taken a while to catch up.

With Windows 8 onboard, Clover Trail-powered tablets will offer a greater degree of software support, remote access, Intel’s security features and secure booting too. In other words, these are potentially business-level tablets with ARM-based power benefits at a similar price point.

The Atom Z2760 is built using the 32nm manufacturing process, has dual-cores with a potential clock speed of up to 1.8GHz and Intel’s Burst and Hyper-Threading technology; plus features such as NFC, GPS, 3G and 4G connectivity and the ability to support a pair of cameras.

Considerable manufacturer support

Asus, Lenovo, Dell, Hewlett Packard and Acer have all signed on to produce Clover Trail tablets. We’ve already seen the ElitePad and the Envy X2 from HP and the Samsung 5 Series, but as with everything Windows 8-related, no firm prices have been made public yet.

So, while the features and battery standby time certainly seem to be a match for ARM-based Windows RT tablets, the full Windows 8 support and all the business-use garnish will make Clover Trail tablets attractive to customers who want the best of both worlds. It’s going to be fascinating to compare the two, side-by-side, once all the products and software go on sale.

Source : digitaltrends[dot]com

HTC One X+ leaks, will come with Android 4.1 and a 1.7GHz chip

A new set of leaks show the HTC One X+ coming soon, equipped with a 1.7GHz processor and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

An updated version of the HTC One X has been leaked, named the HTC One X+, and it will bring with it several important changes to the company’s flagship Android smartphone.

GSMArena.com has published a picture of the One X+, complete with a list of specifications, apparently taken from a brochure for UK network O2. The phone has a bubble with the words “coming soon” written above it, but no fixed release date.

There are two key changes listed. The first is the processor, which in the European version of the One X is a 1.5GHz, quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3, but in the One X+ it will be clocked at 1.7GHz.

It’s not stated whether this will still be a Tegra 3, but a previous leak in August showed a benchmark figure for an HTC phone believed to be the One X+ being set with a 1.7GHz Tegra 3, so it seems likely the chip will remain the same.

The second big change is with the operating system, as the One X+ will come with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean already installed, rather than 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich seen on current One X devices. Jelly Bean is still a rarity outside of the Nexus 7 tablet, and the One X+ could be among the very first smartphones to come with the OS pre-installed, joining the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

An increase to 64GB of internal storage is also listed, along with Beats Audio, 25GB of free Dropbox space and an 8-megapixel camera.

Pocket-Lint.com has been sent an image of the front and rear of the One X+ too, which shows that the design hasn’t been changed, and the 4.7-inch, HD display will almost certainly be the same too.

O2’s advert provides a Pay As You Go price of £479, or around $780. HTC has yet to make the One X+ official, but if UK networks are busily adding the phone to their catalogs, we can’t have long to wait.

Source : digitaltrends[dot]com

Goodbye OMAP? Texas Instruments to stop investing in mobile processor business

Texas Instruments has announced it will stop investing in mobile chips, and turn its attention to the "embedded processor" market instead.

The saying goes “when the going gets tough, the tough get going,” however it appears Texas Instruments took it in a slightly different way to the rest of us, as it has announced it’s taking a step back from the incredibly competitive mobile processor market.

It was TI’s Senior VP of Embedded Processing Greg Delagi who announced the news at an investor meeting on September 25, saying “the [smartphone] opportunity is less attractive as we go forward,” and talked about the market being “dominated by a couple of players.”

While Texas Instruments may not be as well-known as Qualcomm or Nvidia, it is America’s second largest chip manufacturer and its OMAP processors can be found in devices such as the Amazon Kindle tablet, B&N’s new Nook tablets, a wide variety of Huawei smartphones, the Panasonic Eluga, several Motorola Droids and Kobo’s new range of Android tablets too.

Texas Instruments may be taking a step back, but it’s not a total retreat, as Delagi promised that it would continue to support smartphones and tablets that use OMAP chips, but wouldn’t be dedicating the same level of investment as it had done in the past.

What this will mean for the forthcoming OMAP 5 isn’t clear. This exciting chip is expected to start appearing in devices towards the end of this year or early next, and uses ARM’s dual-core Cortex A15 architecture, much like Samsung’s Exynos 5 Dual. A video showing an early test indicated the OMAP 5 was set to be quite a beast, so let’s hope it’s still on its way.

So what will Texas Instruments be doing instead? It’s going to concentrate on something called “embedded processing,” where chips are used in appliances, big industrial machinery and most importantly, cars. Delagi showed the embedded processing market to be worth $18 billion, and that the automotive slice of that pie was worth $6.5 billion alone.

The news has seen Texas Instruments’ stock take a fall, and analysts voice their concern over the decision. That said, others predict that if embedded processing takes off, the move could be very profitable.

Source : digitaltrends[dot]com

LG announces the Optimus Vu 2

LG has announced the Optimus Vu 2, which boasts an upgraded processor, more RAM and the addition of VoLTE too.

The LG Optimus Vu was officially announced back in February, but has only recently reached the US as the LG Intuition, released on Verizon at the beginning of the month. Still, that’s more than many other countries can say, as LG decided not to launch it at all this year in the UK.

Despite the device’s relative newness, the Optimus Vu 2 has been unveiled in Korea, which boasts various performance tweaks, some welcome new features, plus a very odd — but potentially useful — new feature too.

LG has chosen to stick with the unusual 4:3 ratio, 5-inch screen for the Vu 2, and once again it has a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution. The first major change comes with the processor, which may have the same 1.5Ghz clock speed as the Vu, but is now a latest generation MSM8960 dual-core Snapdragon. The RAM has been doubled to 2GB, and the battery expanded to become a 2150mAh cell.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is still the operating system of choice though, with no mention of an upgrade to 4.1 Jelly Bean to be found, plus it comes with LG apps such as the Q Translator and Q Memo, which makes use of the included stylus — or the Rubberdium Pen 2.0 as LG insist on calling it.

VoLTE support

The Optimus Vu 2 supports VoLTE, the accepted industry standard for sending voice calls over a 4G data connection — much like VoIP — instead of using a 2G or 3G connection solely for voice calls and 4G LTE for data as it works now. It’s supposed to be the next big thing, but to use VoLTE requires both your device and network to support it, and due to the changes it will bring, there is reluctance inside the industry to adopt it quickly.

Other features of the Optimus Vu 2 include wireless charging (although the pad is sold separately), Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and a choice of colors such as black, white and pink. An IR transmitter has been fitted so you can use the Vu 2 as a remote control for other electronic devices around your home. The dimensions of the device have slightly altered too, with the Optimus Vu 2 now measuring 132 x 85 x 9.4mm and weighing 159 grams. For reference, the original Optimus Vu weighed 168 grams and measured 139 x 90 x 8.5mm.

Finally, the Vu 2 has a feature called One Key, which requires you to purchase a special keyring, with a button that when pressed, makes the phone beep to help you locate it. Bizarre, very 80s and probably quite useful.

LG’s press release doesn’t provide a release date for Korea, where the Optimus Vu 2 will make its debut, and if the first Vu is anything to go by, we shouldn’t expect an international rollout just yet either.

Source : digitaltrends[dot]com

Amazon upgrades Kindle Fire, presents a brand-new Kindle Fire HD

Amazon didn’t forget the Kindle Fire tablets either. The old Kindle fire gets a hardware upgrade – a new faster processor, double the RAM and longer battery life. With the new parts the Kindle Fire is now 40% faster. It costs $159 and will hit the shelves on September 14.

Amazon also announced Kindle Fire HD. It’s a powerful tablet with an 7.0 or 8.9-inch 1920×1200 IPS display. It’s based on the TI OMAP4470 chipset with a 1.5GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and PowerVR SXG544 graphics plus a separate dedicated 2D graphics core.

The display on the Kindle Fire HD offers 25% less glare and full spectrum color at all angles.

More info about the screen

Kindle Fire HD also comes with stereo speakers plus exclusive Dolby Digital Plus audio engine for excellent audio output. There is dual-band (two antennas) Wi-Fi on board as well. The internal memory is 16GB.

Some of the new features

The new features already introduced within the Kindle Paperwhite for the ebook reader will be here too. But here will be even more – like the X-Ray for movies (IMDB-powered). You can touch on some of the actors while watching a movie and see their names and bios.

More features

You can now sync game saves with the Whispersync so you can continue playing where you left off regardless of the device. A few new apps will come in help too – Facebook, Skype (video-chats will be possible thanks to the front-facing HD camera) and updated email client.

The 7-inch Kindle Fire HD will launch on September 14 for $199, while the 8.9-inch model will become available on September 20 for $299.

Source : blog[dot]gsmarena[dot]com

New Desire X joins HTC’s gang of budget Android phones

HTC has announced the Desire X, a new budget Android phone with a 4-inch screen, a dual-core processor and Android 4.0.

HTC hasn’t really entered into the spirit of IFA 2012 so far, with no flashy press conference scheduled and except the rumored announcement of the Flyer 2 tablet, a distinct lack of chatter surrounding potential new devices.

It hasn’t turned up entirely empty handed though, and it has today announced the HTC Desire X, a new entry into its budget Android smartphone line-up.

Despite it hanging around the lower end of HTC’s range, the Desire X has a solid specification, beginning with a 4-inch Super LCD touchscreen with a 480 x 800 pixel resolution.

Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is the operating system, and as usual, HTC has covered it up with version 4.0 of its Sense user interface. The phone is powered by a dual-core, 1Ghz Snapdragon processor with 768MB of RAM at its disposal, plus the Adreno 203 graphics chip too.

The Snapdragon processor is Qualcomm’s MSM8225, also known as the S4 Play, which differs from the exciting new S4 Pro chips by featuring a pair of ARM Cortex A5 cores instead of Krait cores, and being built using a 45nm process rather than the 28nm process for the S4 Pro.

It’s a little less impressive on the imaging front, as it has a 5-megapixel camera that shoots 480p video, while other features include Beats Audio, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, 4GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot and a 1650mAh battery.

Initially leaked as the HTC Proto, the Desire X sits somewhere between HTC’s entry-level Android smartphone, the Desire C, and the entry-level One series phone, the One V. It also shares a similar specification to the dual-SIM Desire V model announced recently for selected markets.

With the announcement of another budget Desire phone, HTC confirms that the Wildfire name has been retired, although according to TechRadar.com, it could return in the future.

At the moment, the HTC Desire X is headed for European and Asian markets later this month, with no word on pricing or a US release just yet.

Source : digitaltrends[dot]com