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- 5 Tools to Extract Images From PDF Files
- You Won’t Believe How Big (and Small) These Sci-Fi Starships Are
- These Beautiful Kurzgesagt Animations Explain Everything, From Ebola to War [Stuff to Watch]
- 3 Ways To Do Video Editing From Within Chrome
- Delete Embarrassing Tweets and Create Self-Destructing Ones With Xpire
- The Theory of Everything: The Web Uncovers the True Love Story
- Awesome New Chromecast Apps, Tips and Tricks You’ll Love Messing With
- Watch Mystery Science Theatre and Other Classic TV for Free Right Now
- 6 Smart Plugs That Aren’t Belkin WeMo
- Faster, Sleeker, Better: How To Switch From Chrome/Firefox To Safari
- Is Your Virtual Memory Too Low? Here’s How To Fix It!
| 5 Tools to Extract Images From PDF Files Posted: 09 Feb 2015 08:30 PM PST  If you have a PDF file full of images, you may want to have those images converted to JPG files or PNG files. This would, for example, make it easier to get those images printed, or altered by an image editing program. If you Google this issue, you will find many options, quite a lot of which are paid. We have previously seen some tools which can convert a PDF to JPG and a Windows tool to extract PDF images as well. However, I have managed to find four free online options and one free software option. You’re welcome! ExtractPDF ExtractPDF... Read the full article: 5 Tools to Extract Images From PDF Files |
| You Won’t Believe How Big (and Small) These Sci-Fi Starships Are Posted: 09 Feb 2015 06:30 PM PST  Have you ever thought about just how big the starships in your favorite movies, video games, and TV shows are? Without seeing them together, it’s tough to really get a sense of scale. Sure, they look big in their own universe relative to the other ships, but when you pull them out, the comparisons are actually quite staggering. Just how vastly does the scale vary? The infographic below shows almost every major starship from every forms of media according to scale. Can you find your favorite? Via DirkLoechel from DeviantArt Click To Enlarge (Seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t) Read the full article: You Won’t Believe How Big (and Small) These Sci-Fi Starships Are |
| These Beautiful Kurzgesagt Animations Explain Everything, From Ebola to War [Stuff to Watch] Posted: 09 Feb 2015 05:30 PM PST  Why humanity seems to be getting over war, how fracking works, and what ebola does to the human body. These concise explanations that will change the way you look at current affairs. “Kurz gesagt” is a German phrase meaning “in short” or “in a nutshell”, which is also the name of a mind-expanding YouTube channel that provides concise, detailed explanations of some of life’s most pondered questions. With a new video released each month under the “quality > quantity” mantra, Kurzgesagt (or In A Nutshell) blends well-researched, thoroughly scientific answers with eye-catching animations to feed your curiosity and engage your brain with aesthetics. Is War Over? Good news – war appears... Read the full article: These Beautiful Kurzgesagt Animations Explain Everything, From Ebola to War [Stuff to Watch] |
| 3 Ways To Do Video Editing From Within Chrome Posted: 09 Feb 2015 10:00 AM PST  The Internet allows anyone to make art these days. And with smartphone video technology making everyone a Spielberg coupled with the means of sharing to sites like YouTube, Vimeo and the like, you can quickly publish your homemade movies in minutes. But what if you don’t have high-end software? And what if you have a Chromebook? If you’re on a budget and need free video editing options, look no further than these three Chrome apps, compatible with both your browser and Chrome OS. It should be noted that each tool adds their logo at the very end of the movie,... Read the full article: 3 Ways To Do Video Editing From Within Chrome |
| Delete Embarrassing Tweets and Create Self-Destructing Ones With Xpire Posted: 09 Feb 2015 09:00 AM PST  We’ve all been told that we should be careful about what we post on social media. If you’re careless, there might be things on your Facebook or Twitter which can haunt you down the road. But that doesn’t mean that you should be afraid to use social media. Xpire is the most privacy-aware social media app yet, and it can control a number of your favourite social networks for you. With it you can finally be at ease while using social media. How can it finally fix all of your social media worries? Let’s take a look. About Xpire Xpire allows... Read the full article: Delete Embarrassing Tweets and Create Self-Destructing Ones With Xpire |
| The Theory of Everything: The Web Uncovers the True Love Story Posted: 09 Feb 2015 08:30 AM PST  You’ve seen The Theory of Everything, and want to know what’s real and what’s fiction. Or maybe, want to catch it again before a Valentine’s Day dinner. These articles from across the Internet will take you behind the scenes with the 2015 Oscar-nominated movie. The Theory of Everything is a story about love and its loss, but most of all, it’s a tale of relationships — between people, between one man and physics. Stephen Hawking is a well-recognised genius reportedly with an IQ of 160 (who may or may not be on Twitter). Jane Wilde is an author and lecturer who wrote Travelling... Read the full article: The Theory of Everything: The Web Uncovers the True Love Story |
| Awesome New Chromecast Apps, Tips and Tricks You’ll Love Messing With Posted: 09 Feb 2015 08:00 AM PST  The Chromecast really is a fun little device, but it can take a bit of tinkering to get the most out of it. We’ve got you covered on how to make your Chromecast a smart media center, as well as advice on creative ways to use your Chromecast, but now let’s look at some of the best new apps, tips, and tricks for the streaming stick. Apps are adding support for the Chromecast constantly, so if an application you enjoy doesn’t have Chromecast capabilities yet, keep checking back. Until then, read on to learn how to get the most out of... Read the full article: Awesome New Chromecast Apps, Tips and Tricks You’ll Love Messing With |
| Watch Mystery Science Theatre and Other Classic TV for Free Right Now Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:30 AM PST  Watch classic TV shows – like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Twilight Zone – or beloved cult classics – like The Weird Al Show and Mystery Science Theatre 3000 – free of charge. ShoutFactoryTV is a brand new (USA only) streaming every cord cutter needs to know about. We’ve shown you how to watch TV online legally, for free, and ShoutFactoryTV is a site that lets you do just that. It won’t be a replacement for HBO or Netflix anytime soon, but there are probably a few shows here you’ll want to watch. If you like to watch... Read the full article: Watch Mystery Science Theatre and Other Classic TV for Free Right Now |
| 6 Smart Plugs That Aren’t Belkin WeMo Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:00 AM PST  If you’re looking to start making your home a bit smarter, smart plugs are a great place to start—you’ll be able to control your appliances by wi-fi, set up schedules, and with some devices even monitor your energy usage. The Belkin WeMo system is one of the most popular home automation systems, but if for whatever reason you’re looking for alternative, here are 6 to consider. ThinkEco Modlet (from $44) ThinkEco’s modern outlet is designed to give you both control over your appliances and information on how much energy they’re using. With power consumption readings every minute, you can get a really good handle... Read the full article: 6 Smart Plugs That Aren’t Belkin WeMo |
| Faster, Sleeker, Better: How To Switch From Chrome/Firefox To Safari Posted: 09 Feb 2015 06:00 AM PST  Thinking about using Safari on your Mac, but worried you might lose features and bookmarks? Here’s a quick guide to comfortably moving to Apple’s web browser, without missing out. There’s a lot to love about Safari – it’s lightweight, fast, and integrates well with your Mac. It’s also not the underpowered browser of yesteryear: there are quite a few features offered in Safari not found in Firefox or Chrome. Complete syncing with Safari on iOS devices. A built-in reading list and RSS reader in the sidebar. Native Mac notifications from a wide variety of sites. Built-in Reader mode, for clutter-free reading.... Read the full article: Faster, Sleeker, Better: How To Switch From Chrome/Firefox To Safari |
| Is Your Virtual Memory Too Low? Here’s How To Fix It! Posted: 09 Feb 2015 05:00 AM PST  We all know that Windows is prone to slowing down over time. It’s a curse of using the best operating system around, but one we live with and work around. We can assure you that it’s not your fault; it happens to the best of us. Often, low memory is to blame. Here is one more way to virtually unburden your RAM. What is Virtual Memory? Your computer has two types of memory: the hard drive or solid state drive, used for your operating system, photos, music and documents, and RAM, used for storing program specific data. The hard drive is perfect for long-term... Read the full article: Is Your Virtual Memory Too Low? Here’s How To Fix It! |
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