December is one the most hectic months of the year. And if you’ve been busy this month preparing for Christmas, travelling to exotic lands or just tuning out for the holidays, you might have easily missed the entire month without noticing it.
While it’s true that the 4 day work week does exist for some, for others, it’s just not possible.
To PDF users, the 4 day work week may also seem farfetched--PDFs are heavy duty formats with content that usually requires a lot of work and oftentimes a lot of painstaking effort, reviewing and collaboration. However, what’s farfetched isn’t impossible.
For some time now, you could search for PDF files with Boolean terms or by using PDF specific search engines like, Data-Sheet, Pdf geni.com and pdf Search Engine. Sites like Scribd and the defunct DocuFarm have also taken steps, along with PDFoo.com, to make searching for PDF files a one-stop journey.
But despite this convenience and ease, PDF searches have been exclusive only to native PDF files, which have been made specifically from digitally created documents (as opposed to paper documents being scanned in to make a PDF file). Well, last week Google announced they were making scanned PDFs searchable by using OCR technology to make the text in the PDFs indexable.
Today we release a brand new version of our Able2Extract flagship product-- and have we got the features for you!
Able2Extract v.6.0 gives you more conversions, more control and more functionality. Here’s a peek at what the brand new features can do for you:
*Conversion to OpenOffice formats: If you’re a fan of software alternatives to Microsoft, this feature is exactly what you’re looking for. Able2Extract v.6.0 will let you convert your PDF to Open Office formats like Writer and Calc.
To market anything successfully you need to be creative. You need to find different ways of using the resources you already have while keeping your list of marketing strategies up to date with the latest trends online.
If you've already got a list be prepared to add the PDF format to it. Believe it or not, the PDF can be the most efficient marketing tool online.
This week I’ve managed to scrounge up a list of 4 ways to use the PDF as a marketing tool that anyone with a PDF file can use. It just takes a bit of planning and setting up, but these tips can help you gain that Internet presence you've always wanted.
1. Add Yahoo! Ads To Your PDF
This idea is at the top of the list for two reasons: it doesn’t cost a cent to use and works with already existing files. When Adobe teamed up with Yahoo! to integrate its Pay Per Click marketing model with the PDF format, it resulted in the free online service,Ads for Adobe PDF Powered by Yahoo!.
All it takes to get started is a registered account with the service. Once that’s done, you can upload your PDF files to be matched up with ads that are related to its contents and help connect readers to useful resources and ad links based on their interests.
From its individual tab processing to its Google-grown V8 Javascript engine, Chrome is already a strong competitor in the web browser market. Its gained its own foothold, and it hasn't been out for very long yet.
Why? Because of the reality that has shaped Chrome development: the web has changed, and the way we interact with it must change also. But how well is this carried out?
As a PDF user, you know the web can now be leveraged as a platform for PDF applications. All you need is a browser to interact with them. And for PDF users who use Firefox, interaction is even more browser-oriented than ever. To combine PDF interaction, the web and you (without invoking an application), all you need is a handy PDF extension installed on the browser toolbar.
In the world of multi-tasking gadgets where your phone can replace more devices than you can carry, your Sony PSP gaming console can also do just as much. It not only plays simple video games, but can also store images, mp3 files, let you network, watch movies and a whole lot more.
The Sony PSP: Another Adobe Reader Alternative
Because earlier PSP firmware can be hacked, users have extended the device beyond its original capabilities to include a whole slew of applications that have nothing to do with video gaming at all. And I just found out that you can even extend them to viewing PDF files with an application called bookr.
Just when you think PDF files are safe to use again, think again.
We all know that the PDF has had its share of PDF vulnerabilities. From UXSS to PDF spamming, the PDF has been targeted for its wide user base, compatibility across different systems and its reputation as a commonly deployed format for many of today’s enterprises.
Well, nothing’s changed--hacker’s are still targeting the format and users are still using it. As an unfortunate part of technological developments, toolkits which are used to help users gain better functionality with their applications, are also being developed by malicious users to help construct and launch their hacking codes on unsuspecting users.
Screenshot of PDF Xploit Pack in action
(Image from trustedsource.org)
A hacking toolkit called the “PDF Xploit Pack� is reportedly taking advantage of PDF vulnerabilities to gain access to the user information of infected computers. According to a blog posting on worldwide communications resource company, TrustedSource, the PDF Xploit Pack is a new toolkit that targets only PDF files.
In addition, a hacker toolkit called Neosploit, used earlier in 2007 attacks seems to be back in business after it’s “retirement� last July. In the past, the kit was reportedly enhanced to take advantage of Acrobat Pro and Reader vulnerabilities (detected around February 2008) that were launched via the browser, according to an article on the Symantec security blog. Its timely return undoubtedly adds more pressure to the investigation of how much invlovement this Neosploit toolkit has with the PDF exploits occurring.
At work alone you can go through a number of health risks--both mental and physical. Banging your head on the keyboard, getting annoyed by repetitive clicking, gaining weight from sitting in front of the computer, having had the sanity beaten out of you with the slowness of your computer--sound familiar?
That’s an average day for all computer users, no doubt. Well, believe it or not, PDF users can experience all that while working with ONE PDF file!
While PDF creators may neglect to create a stress-free, picture perfect PDF to work with, you, on the other hand, can actively prevent the usual stress bugs and unhealthy habits that are associated with every file. By simply adhering to these 10 basic PDF rules you can start leading a healthier life in front of a computer.
1. Deal with large PDF Files in short glances.
The number one frustration with the PDF is file size. They open slowly, they download slowly and they can even cause your browser or reader to crash. Unfortunately, not everyone takes the time to compress images, unembed fonts, optimize scanned pages or remove unused elements in their PDFs. However, if you’re on the receiving end, take advantage of the wait time to get a cup of coffee, check your inbox or survey your RSS feeds. Believe me, checking in with the download in short glances is way less frustrating than one long wait session.
Awhile back, I posted a few tips on how to effectively find PDFs online. With big name brand search engines like Google, Yahoo! and MSN, you could find any PDF by simply adjusting a few search settings and boolean terms. You don't need to do all that anymore. PDF search engines are emerging to eliminate that task. Here's a brief look.
This PDF search engine lets you find and download data sheets, reports, and ebooks. Data-Sheet comes equipped with Popular and Recent datasheets search options to narrow your search, and the ability to add the search box to your browser. One thing to note: along with your results, Data-Sheet also gives you image search results with links that, unfortunately, don’t link to the sites, but launch a browser view of the image instead.
Are you the PDF Master you claim to be? Put yourself to the test and take the challenge. AcrrobatUsers.com is holding a contest to see who can make the most creative and original PDF Portfolio with Acrobat 9.
Whether you think about it or not, most of the web content you save in a PDF is excess material you don’t ever really need. Did you really need those 7 extra paragraphs? The picture of an ugly toad in the corner? The web page ads?
If you ever wanted more precision with Web to PDF converters, Select,Arrange. is just the thing you’re looking for. With the many Web to PDF applications out there, Select,Arrange. might not sound like anything special.
The digital trend these days is about doing everything—even the littlest things, online. You want to do everything you do on the desktop on the Internet, charge-free, plug-in-free and software-free.
If you’re one of the many who are looking to expand your PDF work online, you might want to check out A.nnotate.
A.nnotate is a handy online service that lets you annotate your PDF files. The service is perfect if you review PDFs on a regular basis, need a backup solution for desktop PDF software or need constant access to annotation functionality.
If you’re a Wikipedia user who’s tried to save an article in the PDF format, then you know that the results aren’t too great. You simply get a snapshot of a saved HTML page in a PDF viewer, give or take a few a few re-formatting touches here and there.
Well,you can actually get better PDF quality by converting those Wikipedia articles with WikiType, an online application that creates PDFs from Wikipedia articles and WikiBooks.
Now you may be thinking that converting an HTML page into PDF is nothing new. It’s something you can do with any HTML to PDF conversion softwareout there. However, what sticks out about WikiType is that the PDF conversion is especially
made for Wikipedia articles.
Reading PDFs on your mobile device is one thing. But being able to create them is another. If you’ve got a cell phone or PDA that has a built in digital camera, then you’ve got the essential tools needed for creating a PDF file on the go.
What Is scanR?
With the online service of US based company, scanR, you can create scanned PDFs from photos of whiteboards, business cards and paper documents taken with your cell phone camera or a digital camera.
So instead of manually recording information, copying out complex whiteboard diagrams or relying on scanning devices and desktop software, you can simply take a picture of it.
For some time now, you could search for PDF files with Boolean terms or by using PDF specific search engines like, Data-Sheet, Pdf geni.com and pdf Search Engine. Sites like Scribd and the defunct DocuFarm have also taken steps, along with PDFoo.com, to make searching for PDF files a one-stop journey.
To market anything successfully you need to be creative. You need to find different ways of using the resources you already have while keeping your list of marketing strategies up to date with the latest trends online. 
From its individual tab processing to its Google-grown V8 Javascript engine, Chrome is already a strong competitor in the web browser market. Its gained its own foothold, and it hasn't been out for very long yet.
Whether you think about it or not, most of the web content you save in a PDF is excess material you don’t ever really need. Did you really need those 7 extra paragraphs? The picture of an ugly toad in the corner? The web page ads? 
The digital trend these days is about doing everything—even the littlest things, online. You want to do everything you do on the desktop on the Internet, charge-free, plug-in-free and software-free. 
If you’re a Wikipedia user who’s tried to save an article in the PDF format, then you know that the results aren’t too great. You simply get a snapshot of a saved HTML page in a PDF viewer, give or take a few a few re-formatting touches here and there.
