There are several things that a modern human being simply cannot live without. Productivity tools are definitely one group of necessities that’s been reigning for a long time and is here to stay. Just like previous generations had their personal assistants, we now rely on the help of our digital sidekicks to help us accomplish our daily tasks in the most effective way possible.

One of the tools that has been helping people significantly cut down the time spent on managing documents is Able2Extract PDF Converter. A tool that has been on the market for over 15 years, Able2Extract has stood the test of time and managed to evolve into one of the most sought after PDF tools on the market. The latest version was released just recently and it seems to pack a solid punch when it comes to its newest features.

Able2Extract PDF Converter 10 is the latest protege in the line and has entered the game with a bang. Right off the bat you can tell that the tool provides expert data extraction features with its familiar and intuitive user interface.

Although it’s used for all of its PDF conversion capabilities, Able2Extract 10 has two new interesting features: PDF editing and a beefed-up PDF to Excel extraction. While PDF editing does exactly what it sounds like, the true power of this tool lies in its PDF to Excel conversion.


Let’s see in what ways you can export your PDF data into Excel.

1. Automatic PDF to Excel conversion is the easiest way and also the quickest. First you open your PDF, select the area you would like to convert and hit Excel on the toolbar. Select Automatic from the pop-up and let the tool do the rest. This is especially useful when dealing with simple tables that don’t require any special tweaking.
2. Custom PDF to Excel conversion is accessed from the same pop up as above and it allows users to fully specify and customize their conversion output. You can manually set up row and column structure and even preview the conversion result. When you are satisfied, hit the green “Convert” button on the bottom right.
3. PDF to CSV conversion is designed for users who juggle their data between different tools. By converting your PDF tables into a .csv flat file you give yourself the luxury of having the data stored in a universal file format, supported by all major tools. Here you also have a choice between “Automatic” and “Custom” conversion, with the “Custom” enabling you to visually set delimiters by manipulating the column structure.

Besides these features, Able2Extract 10 converts PDF to more than a dozen most popular file formats, creates PDF out of any file and enables users to edit the PDF on the spot, using the latest WYSIWYG text editor. By providing all of these features at the fraction of a price of Adobe Acrobat, Able2Extract 10 is making a bold statement and is definitely here to stay. Hopefully, as one of those tools we simply cannot live without.

Able2Extract 10 is available as a 7 day free trial for Windows, Mac and Linux. Click here to download.

Advanced Renamer (Batch rename utility) is a free program for renaming multiple files and folders at once. By configuring renaming methods the names can be manipulated in various ways.

It is easy to set up an advanced batch job using multiple methods on a large amount of files. The 14 different methods enables you to change the names, attributes, and timestamps of files in one go. The files can also be copied or moved to new locations based on information in the files.

Communicating with someone on the other side of the world doesn’t have to cost you too much money. It’s even possible to do it for free. That is through the use of chat software. Through live chat, you can easily have a conversation with anyone, no matter where they maybe.

With an efficient chatting tool, you can even enjoy your time with that person even further. Chatwing is a tool that has the necessary capabilities to do just that. Using the chatroom is not even that hard, which is definitely better for people who haven’t tried using a chatroom before.

Below is a tutorial as to how you can quickly make a chatroom and use it.

Step 1: Chatwing Account

To make a chatroom, you’re required to have a Chatwing account. Get that first before anything else. Go to Chatwing’s homepage and find the register button. Press it and start the registration process.

To complete the whole process, all you need to do is supply the registration form with a valid email and a password. You’ll also need to check the boxes below it before submitting it to successfully complete it. Now, off to Step 2.


Step 2: The Chatroom

Right after you’ve registered, you’ll be redirected to the Dashboard Page. You’ll see the Chatroom and Moderator list here. To create a new chatroom, just press the Createw chatbox button. The chatroom will be created and you’ll be headed for the Customization page instantly.


Step 3: The Customization Page

The third step is to modify the chatroom you have. As of now, your chatroom’s customization settings are set to default and there are a lot of these settings that you can change. These options are so vast that this page has been created to have two modes – Basic and Advanced. The first mode will just provide you with the options you’ll generally need to modify the chatroom while the latter has everything in it – to switch between these two, just press the Switch button on top of the Customization page.

There’s no right way to do this process as you can do it either way you like. Chatwing’s customization process lets you modify your chatroom freely and gives you the means to do just that, through its customization options.

Changing the customization settings is easy – most of them just require simple click and drag actions of the mouse. Just make sure that after customizing, you need to press the Use button found at the top of the Customization page.


Step 4: Embedding

The last page you’ll be in is the Embedding page. There should be three tabs there and you’re in the first one, Group Chat URL. You should be seeing two URL’s there. Those are the links for your chatroom. To finally access it, just copy one of the links and paste it on your browser – the chatroom will load up moments after that.



Chatting Inside the Chatroom

To start chatting, simply invite the person over by sharing the link with them. Through Chatwing’s lenient login methods, they can join in easily through their social media accounts. As of now, they can use Facebook, Twitter, Google, Yahoo, Tumblr or Instagram accounts to join in. Once inside, the chatroom will use their social media profile pictures are their avatars on the chatroom – through it, it’ll be very easy to recognize everyone.


Managing the chatroom is very easy too. You can make it public or private if you wish. By using the password function, only those who know the right codes will be able to see the conversations inside and chat in it. For the chatters that are already inside, you can kick them out and delete their messages if they cause a ruckus or send out spam.


There are still a lot of things you can do with that chatroom, and you’ll surely enjoy doing so with your chatters. So start creating your own chatroom and invite them over. There’s no need to pay a cent for this chat software as it is free for everyone.

Businesses has continued to focus on virtualisation efforts in their data centres in recent past, more and more IT managers are shifting loyalties to virtualisation of the desktops used for their businesses. It is also used to localize with virtual machines that run on each desktop which are tailored to the specific needs of the users.

To commence the process of email client migration from Lotus Notes to MS Outlook, first install the email applications of IBM Lotus Notes and MS Outlook on the system where the conversion will take place.
What is IBM Lotus Notes?

Lotus Notes, an email application, is developed by the software company IBM. Lotus Notes has Domino email sever. This email server is useful in a multi-user environment in which all the emails are downloaded at one place and then the emails reach their systems. The Lotus email platform is not only used for email activities but also for many functions like contacts storage, setting up tasks, marking journal entries, etc. Lotus Notes can be called a complete email package for any company.

Setting up Lotus Notes

Following are the steps to set up Lotus Notes program on system:

• First visit the website of IBM
• Look for the free trial version of IBM Lotus Notes email environment
• Then, Download >> Install >> Configure
• Then, Go to Start > Programs > Lotus Applications > Lotus Notes
• If you have opened the Lotus Notes for the first time, then Lotus Notes Client Configuration Wizard appears on the screen
• Finally to configure Lotus Notes application on your system, follow the instructions and provide the required information.

What is Microsoft Outlook?

Microsoft Outlook, an email application, is developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is not an emailing application, but also includes tasks, calendar, contacts, journals, notes, tasks etc. It can be in a multi-user environment as well as in a stand-alone email application. The email server of Outlook Microsoft Exchange, which is used in a multi-user organizational environment set ups.

Setting up Outlook on Your System

Almost all Windows Operating Systems have Microsoft Outlook application. Follow the given below steps to activate it with POP3 account setting:

• First, you need to install MS Office and Outlook is the default email client in MS Office
• Look for Outlook icon in start menu or on your desktop
• Click the Outlook icon
• Then configure MS Outlook with account settings of POP3

What is NSF?

The email information of Lotus Notes is stored in files with .nsf extension. These files are database files of Lotus Notes that contain information of to-do-list, email data, tasks markings, metadata, calendar items, journal entries, design information, etc.

Locating NSF Files

By default, NSF files are stored in the following location - C:\Program Files\lotus\notes\data


What is PST?

The email information of MS Outlook is stored in files with .pst extension. The full form of PST is “Personal Storage Table”. These files also include calendar, Address Book contacts, mail messages, to-do-list etc.

Convert Lotus Notes to Outlook

If you want to migrate from Lotus Notes to Outlook and want to view your Notes email data in Outlook, then transfer your mailbox items from NSF to PST. For this migration, you can use a third-party tool like SysTools Export Notes software.

Installing SysTools Export Notes Software for the Migration Process

Follow the steps given below to install SysTools Export Notes software to migrate Lotus Notes NSF files to MS Outlook PST files:

• First visit the Export Notes product website like http://www.notestooutlook.exportnotes.com
• Download the free Demo Version of Export Notes software
• Then run the software on your system
• Browse NSF files that are converted PST
• Have a Preview of the mailbox items
• Then select a location to save the converted PST file
• Then click on the ‘Export to Outlook’ button
• Now go to the saving location of the migration process so that you can open the PST file that were converted from the original NSF file
• If you want to convert all the mailbox options and items, then purchase a full mode of SysTools Export Notes software.

Author Bio: Eileen McKanzi is a serial blogger and writer, currently working on a project about email recovery and NSF to PST conversion.

Given the steep surge in data loss incidents every year, the trend of data recovery has managed to remain in vogue. Data is an easy prey and may disappear in a flash only to let you face the harshest consequences. If you are not prepared for this likelihood, then you are creating yourself trouble. If you are plagued by similar things, this is the time to opt for professional data recovery aid. Fortunately, data recovery software are there to do this job for you in a more astute way. Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery is one of these utilities that include a good deal of functionality to give you the best shot at recovering all your salvageable data.

Download the App

Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery is available in three editions – Home, Professional, and Technician. These three editions target different spectrum of users who have varied requirements. For having your hands on them, you need to navigate to the Stellar Data Recovery official website and choose the desired edition. To reduce your trouble, each of these editions has 'Demo' and 'Full' versions. You can download the Demo version without spending a single penny for analyzing the software for functionality. This version limits your recovery to previewing all recovered data in the interface. You need to register the Demo to take advantage of the Full version and recover all the files you previewed using the Demo.

We will discuss about the 'Professional' edition of the most recent launch - Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery 6.0.

Interface

The main screen of the software is detailed, colorful, and packed with plenty of functionality. The interface is responsive and is designed in such a way that it minimizes your learning curve. You are provided with three tabs once you launch the tool – 'Data Recovery', 'Recovery from Image', and 'Advance Option'. The company claims a lot to offer with this tool. Let us brief the basic as well as advanced functionality integrated into this data recovery application.

Data Recovery

The 'Data Recovery' tab brings to you four different recovery modules:

• Drive Recovery
• Photo Recovery
• CD DVD Recovery
• Email Recovery

'Drive Recovery' lists all the logical volumes in a section. You can choose any volume here and start recovering your data using the displayed options on the flying pane. You can also search volumes lost or deleted on your hard drive or any other removable media. 'Photo Recovery' takes care of your photo loss or deletion mistakes. With this module, you can recover every type of image and multimedia file without investing much of your time and effort. With 'CD DVD Recovery', you can retrieve inaccessible files residing on an incorrectly burnt or damaged optical disc, including CDs, DVDs, HD DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. In the bottommost corner, you will find 'Email Recovery' that can be used for recovering lost email data in MS Outlook and Outlook Express data files.

Advance Option

The software also comes with built-in data backup and drive monitoring tools. 'Create Image' under 'Advance Option' facilitates you to image your hard drive or volume to keep a copy of your data. The image replicates the contents of source and excludes a bad sectors if found. You can dig further and select a specific region of the media to be imaged.

With the 'Clone Drive' option, it is easy to clone any of your internal or external Mac drive to another media. 'Drive Status' is another feature that adds to the usability, giving you the ability to have a closer look at your hard drive status. With this add-on feature, you can sense when your drives are about to crash and need a replacement.


Recovery from Image

This is one of the major highlights in the feature's list. 'Recovery from Image' lets you load any media image created earlier with the software to recommence the process of recovery at a later time. It is a much flexible approach allowing you to perform recovery in two phases conveniently.

Features

This Windows file recovery application helps you stay in control of the entire process of recovery, no matter how your data has been compromised. The software offers the following list of salient features:

• Precise recovery of data from Windows hard drives, removable disks, and optical media
• Recovery of lost photos from memory cards, hard drives, and other storage media
• Retrieves inaccessible files stored on damaged or corrupt optical discs
• Recovery of deleted emails and other data in MS Outlook and Outlook Express
• 'Raw Recovery' feature to find data on your drive using file signatures
• Supports imaging and cloning Windows hard drives and volumes
• Supports FAT, NTFS, and ExFAT file systems

The Verdict

The software brings a number of options at your disposal to provide you a scalable environment for recovery. However, it may be frustrating to use for those who are uncomfortable with advanced settings. Overall, this multifaceted utility can get the job done for all cases of data loss, including simple accidental deletions to system crashes and similar catastrophic disasters.

Viber, one of the most popular messaging app on mobile platforms such as Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Blackberry, Nokia and Bada OS, currently more than 200 million Viber users call, text, and send photos to each other, worldwide- for free on their mobile devices. The company has now released the desktop version for both Windows and Mac users.


Viber for Windows and Mac lets you send free messages and make free calls to other Viber users, on any device and network, in any country! Viber syncs your contacts, messages and call history with your mobile device, so you can start the conversation on the Viber mobile application and continue from the comfort of your Mac.

• Best-quality HD voice calls
• Video calls
• Free text and photo messages
• Group conversations
• No registration, passwords or invitations required
• Contacts and messages sync between your mobile and Mac
• Transfer ongoing calls between devices

Download Viber, enter your phone number, and start connecting with your friends.

Download Links

• Click here to download Viber for Windows
• Click here to download Viber for Mac

VideoLAN has released the seventh version of "Twoflower" for VLC media player, a minor update that improves the overall stability. Notable changes include support for Matroska v4, improved reliability for ASF, Ogg, ASF and srt support, fixed GPU decoding on Windows on Intel GPU, fixed ALAC and FLAC decoding, and a new compiler for Windows release.


What's New in VLC 2.0.6

• 2.0.6 is an important update that fixes some regressions of the 2.0.x branch of VLC.
• 2.0.6 introduces support for Matroska v4 files.
• 2.0.6 also introduces an important number of fixes for MKV, Ogg, AVI, WMV, HTTPS and subtitles support. Fixes FLAC 6.1/7.1, ALAC, and Intel HD 2000/3000 GPU decoding on Windows are also present.
• 2.0.6 also improves the Mac OS X, the D-Bus and MPRIS2 interfaces.
• 2.0.6 uses a new compiler for Windows version, done by the MinGW-w64 project.
• With faster decoding on multi-core, GPU, and mobile hardware and the ability to open more formats, notably professional, HD and 10bits codecs, 2.0 was a major upgrade for VLC.

Choose your download link here

• Click here to download VLC 2.0.6 for Windows
• Click here to download VLC 2.0.6 for Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7 & 10.8
• Click here to download VLC 2.0.6 for Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
• Click here to download VLC 2.0.6 for Mac OS X 10.5 PowerPC

AudioDocs is an opensource software that helps users to convert Microsoft word document to audio file converter written in C#. AudioDocs uses speech synthesis to "read" the word documents to you. AudioDocs runs on Windows XP/Vista/7.


AudioDocs required either MS Word 2007 or 2010 (i.e) .docx not .doc. AudioDocs converts your documents into .wav files so you can create documents you can hear. AudioDocs has a rich WPF user interface which allows you to convert your documents quickly and easily.


Features of AudioDocs

• Creates compressed audio documents
• Quick and easy document conversion
• User-friendly GUI
• Sound Control
• Voice Control
• Speeking Rate Control
• Fast and Easy-to-Use Installer

Click here to download AudioDocs