1. TaxAct

TaxAct is a free online tax filing solution which allows you to easily prepare, print and e-file tax returns. They guarantee accuracy and provide help and support.

2. TurboTax

TurboTax Freedom Edition is a free online federal tax preparation tool. It allows you to prepare and e-file returns for free and to qualify for free state tax filing.

3. eSmart Tax

eSmart Tax Basic Edition is a simple and fast way to e-file and get your tax return free of charge. This free tax edition includes free support via chat, the opportunity to import competitor returns, easy “yes” and “no” questions, free federal tax preparation and e-filing.

4. TaxSlayer

TaxSlayer  lets you file your tax return for free. Its free edition allows you to e-file costs, find your deduction and get email support. The 1040EZ form is included. Their Refund Calculator enables you to quickly estimate your federal return.

5. Taxsimple

Taxsimple makes it easy to prepare, print and e-file your 1040EZ federal form for free. TaxSimple’s free, online tax preparation software is a great choice for tax payers who earn less than $100,000 annually and don’t have any dependents or itemized deductions.

6. HRBlock

The free edition of HRBlock is another online solution for filing simple tax returns. It supports most tax forms and includes step-by-step guidance for completing returns. HRBlock additionally offers three free tax calculators: Tax Estimator, Self Employment Estimator and Health Care Calculator for individuals.

7. Taxbrain

Taxbrain’s Tax Refund Calculator is a free online tool for estimating the amount of tax refund or debt you can expect. Once you calculate your tax refund, you can also use their free Witholding Calculator and download a W-4 Form.

Even though tax preparation is never a blast, it doesn’t really have to be a nightmare. Just choose the most suitable online tools to get through this process with as little agony as possible.

Let’s say that you would like to download and install a trial version of PDF Converter Elite. If you check out the system requirements for installing and running the software, you will see that you need a minimum of 35MB in available disk space. How many gigabytes is that?

This is very easy to find out. Of course, you can always ask Google, but another handy way is to find a free online unit converter, bookmark the page, and go back to it whenever you need to convert data storage units.

One such converter is PDFConverter.com’s own free online unit converter.

Convert not only your data storage units like bits, kilobytes, nibbles, petabits, and gigabytes, but also units like mass, area, length, pressure, temperatures, volume, angle and even time.

All of the available unit converters are divided into 9 groups for easier access and better organization. Finding the unit converter you need is a breeze thanks to the user-friendly layout.

The conversion process is simple:

Step 1. First, find the type of units you wish to convert from the nine available categories (mass, data storage, volume, length, etc). For our example, we’ll use “Data storage.”

Step 2. In the box provided on top, enter the value that you want to convert. Let’s say you want to convert 35  megabytes into gigabytes. Enter “35” into the box provided.

Step 3. Now, on the left hand side drop-down menu, select the unit you want to convert (Megabyte), and on the right hand side drop-down menu, select the unit that you want it to be converted into (Gigabyte). And that’s it – the converter will display that 35MB is equal to 0.03GB.

Also, the free unit converter’s simple drag-and-drop feature also allows you to organize the unit converters yourself, according to which ones you use most frequently.

Free Online PDF Conversion allows users to convert PDF documents to Word, Excel and PowerPoint, but also create PDFs online, at no cost at all. Moreover, you can convert as many files as you want, whenever you want.

The most notable features include:

1) 100% free, safe and easy to use service.

2) Unlimited number of conversions.

3) Hassle-free: no need to buy or install anything on your computer.

4) Converted documents are sent to the email address you input. We guarantee that your email address will never be sold, rented or given to a third party – no exceptions.

5) We respect and protect your privacy. The uploaded files are deleted 24 hours after conversion.

6) Fast and accurate conversion results.

To start converting, visit the following page:

http://www.pdfconverter.com/free-pdf-conversion-online/

The conversion process is very simple:

1. Upload the file.
2. Select your conversion type: PDF to DOC, PDF to XLS, PDF to PPT or create PDF

3. Enter the email address that you want the converted file sent to

4. Click on the “Start” button to send the file to be converted. Within seconds, you will receive a link to the converted file in your inbox. Click on that link and download your document.

It’s as simple as that. Feel free to use Free Online PDF Converter whenever, wherever and as much as you would like.

Should you need more conversion options or editing capabilities, download a free trial of our brand new and more powerful PDF Converter Elite.

In line with our mission to offer powerful and simple-to-use PDF management solution for all your business  and personal needs, we have completely rebuilt and extended PDFConverter Elite’s capabilities. Here is a quick glimpse into the brand new PCE 3:

Newly designed, more user-friendly interface

PCE 3 boasts a dynamic sidebar which gives its users immediate access to all available conversion options.  Create, convert or modify your PDFs with one click. PCE 3 has a totally new look and feel – it saves you time and makes interaction with the software more intuitive.

Better, faster and more accurate conversions

The quality of the conversion output is much improved thanks to a rebuilt conversion algorithm.

Batch Conversion

Convert multiple PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, HTML, image, rich or plain text format files easily with the newly introduced batch conversion option. It’s quick, accurate and saves you a lot of time.

New PDF to Publisher Conversion

PDF to Publisher was one of the most asked for conversion options, and PCE 3 now provides it! Moreover, we provided no less than three conversion modes, empowering our users with versatility in creating highly editable .pub or .pubx files from their PDFs.

And much more…

PCE 3 is packed with new features that truly make it the only PDF solution you will ever need. To learn more about the new features, check them out in detail: major improvements in PDF Converter Elite 3.

PCE 3 comes with a free 15-day trial. To download and try it at once, click the link below now:

http://www.pdfconverter.com/downloads/

It is also a well-known fact that when we want to send or save business or personal documents, we usually convert them to the PDF format, because of the obvious benefits of PDF.

But many times we need to modify saved or received PDF files. To do that, we need to convert it into an editable Word format, preferably docx. The best way to convert PDF files to the docx format is by using a professional PDF Converter, like Adobe Acrobat or PDFConverter Elite. Most business users who create and convert PDF documents on a regular basis usually opt for a powerful and fast PDF Converter software. However, they are pricey and if you are just a student or need conversion service once in a blue moon, you may prefer a free PDF converter. Provided that you have some extra time and MS Office 2007 or 2010 installed, here is how you can convert your PDFs to docx format completely free of charge with a little help from Google Docs:

1. Sign in to your Google account. If you don’t have one, create one for free here.

2. When you log in to your Google Docs account, upload the PDF you want to convert to Word either by clicking on Upload → Files and browsing for it on your local computer:

or simply dragging and dropping it into your Documents list.

3. The next step is very important. Make sure to check the following box in the Upload Settings dialog: “Convert documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and drawings to the corresponding Google Docs format“. If you’re uploading a scanned PDF file, then make sure to also check the box that says: “Convert text from PDF and image files to Google documents.“

4. Click the “Start Upload“ button. On the bottom right of your screen, you will see an upload progress bar. Once fully uploaded, you will see your document in the document list.

5. Click on it to open it. When you open it, go to File Download As → Word and save it on your computer wherever you choose:

6.  When you save it, locate it and right click on it. Then choose to Open With MS Word:

 7. The opened file can then be saved as a Word document by clicking Save As Type Word Document:

And you’re done. Now your PDF is converted to a docx type of file and you can view and edit it as a native Word 2010 or 2007 document.

If you use spreadsheets a lot in your work and need to work with them on the go, there are some great apps available for smart phones, including Android operating system-based phones.

If you are an Android user and someone who needs spreadsheets on a daily basis to boot, here are some great apps to check out. Some are completely free and others are low-priced.

1) Documents to Go  

An application that puts the power of the Microsoft Office Suite in the palm of your hands, including Microsoft’s Excel program, which is still the industry standard for spreadsheet creation.

2) Shead Spreet

This app enables you to read and write Excel files on your phone and packs great features like easily exportable tables and the ability to export screen captures as well. The Lite version limits the size of your tables, but the pro version does not.

3) Quick Office

Another great tool that allows you to use Microsoft Office files on your smart phone. It is also compatible with cloud computing mainstays such as Google Docs and Dropbox, which allows you to save all of your spreadsheets online and always have them available to you.

4) Byte Squared Spreadsheet

Yet another professional spreadsheet program for Android that will enable you to use the .xls Excel format. It can also be easily integrated with Gmail and other email apps to make it very easy for you to send and store your spreadsheet files.

5) Simple Spreadsheet

This app is not Excel-compatible, but it’s an excellent alternative to the program. You get most of same functions and features that you get with Excel and you are also able to export and import CSV files, which makes transferring database and spreadsheet information from format to format very convenient.

6) e-Droid cell Pro Spreadsheet

Another app that is 100 percent Excel compatible and offers many options. With this app, you can even export your spreadsheets as PDFs before sending, sharing, or storing them.

7) Olive Office

This application enables you use files that are compatible with those created and edited in Microsoft Office. You will be able to use both .xls and .xlsx formats in Olive Office and it also enables you to navigate between worksheets within a single spreadsheet, which some of the other applications do not support.

8) Google Docs for Android

If you are used to working with Google Docs on the go, now you no longer need to carry around your laptop because there is an Android app for it finally. The app has everything you need and use when logging in to your Google Docs account, and the interface is optimized for Android, making it very user-friendly for both smartphones and tablets that use the operating system.

We researched and listed six great websites that let you create not just regular Christmas cards, but video Christmas cards. And best of all, they are all free! These websites will not only save you time and money, but will help you preserve trees and send creative, personalized video Christmas wishes.

1) FlixTime is a free online service that converts your photos and videos into a one-of-a-kind and jaw-dropping music video which can make your family’s and friends’ Christmases even merrier! To use this service, sign-up for a free account and then start creating 60-second videos for free. Making videos is a piece of cake: upload photos, videos, choose a tune, and put it all together into a stunning Christmas video card. You can even upload your own music. And if you don’t have any suitable photos, videos or songs, choose some from FlixTime’s stock Media Lounge and music collections. Once you are happy with your creation, share the videos with friends, family or business contacts.

 
Flixtime is also available in German, Italian, French, Spanish and Polish.

 
2) GoAnimate offers simple video making tools for creating and publishing videos Internet-wide. These tools allow users to fully customize their videos. The users can create custom characters, import images and even record voices. Wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in your own voice to all your relatives and friends without actually calling them.

3) Sharenik is a 100% free online service for creating and sharing video and photo bits. One video card can be shared with up to 500 friends. They offer a dozen different card designs for all occasions that you use as a background to your videos, photos and a greeting letters. Sharenik is a true time and money saver – it lets you “send”  up to 15 videos or photos per card without the hassle and costs of envelopes and postage fees.

 
4) eVCards is one best and easy-to-use services for creating and sending Christmas video cards. It provides you with an option to upload or record your video. You can then select the card for your greeting, personalize the message, and send it. There are 8 different Christmas greeting card designs to choose from. Moreover, you can embed the greeting anywhere and simply send all your contacts the link to your greeting!

 
5) BubbleJoy  is another service for creating and sharing custom Christmas video cards. Bubble Joy requires the user to have either a webcam or isight camera. It is especially useful for those who can’t always see or speak to their loved ones directly. With a free Bubble Joy account, you can create one minute videos and wish your far-away friends all the best with a smile and a loving look.

 
6) Card Funk  lets you create online, funny video greeting cards and email them to your friends. Choose from four available clips with Christmas themes: Christmas Toys, Wild West Christmas, Christmas with the Stars or simply – Cute Christmas. Then simply follow the prompts and soon enough, you will see the preview of your ready-for-mailing video Christmas card.

We hope you find these websites helpful and fun.

We wish you a happy holiday season and a successful 2012!

Your PDFConverter.com Team

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The 2010 Office suite is all about giving the user as many options as possible when creating new documents in any of its programs.

One great thing that you can do in not only Word 2010, but also Excel and PowerPoint, is to include a PDF file in your document.

It’s a very simple process as well.

The process is the same in all three programs: Go to the Insert tab, click Object, and then select Adobe Acrobat Document, which should already be selected anyway.

1) Here is what it looks like in Word 2010:

Once the PDF is placed inside the document, the user will be able to resize it and move it around in order to get it looking just right.

2) Here is what it looks like in Excel 2010:

Office 2010 also gives you the option of either putting the PDF into your document as is, or simply placing a clickable icon in your document that will open up the PDF once it is clicked. This option might look more visually appealing in Excel.

3) Here is what it looks like in PowerPoint 2010:

Again, you can change the size and position of the PDF image once you have placed it inside the presentation, or you can insert it as a clickable icon.

And that’s it! This option is really easy to use and can come in handy when you are trying to spiff up your documents and make them look more interesting.

Amazon makes it possible to not only read books on your Kindle, but to easily email and convert your PDFs, Microsoft Word documents (both .docx and .doc formats), rich text documents (.rtf), image files (.gif, .bmp, .jpg, .png) and even structured HTML to the Kindle format.

Furthermore, the third generation of Kindle devices supports the PDF file format, so you can easily transfer or email all your business and personal documents to read them comfortably on your Kindle instead of your PC, without having to convert anything.  This saves time, reduces eyestrain and enables you to read on the go.

But what if you need to convert documents from your Kindle to PDF? If you are regularly transferring documents to Kindle, it is not at all uncommon to “misplace” original documents on your PC or simply delete them. If your boss is expecting that report you wanted to review on your Kindle before submitting it, you may need it converted back to PDF fast.

Luckily, there are free software programs that let you easily and quickly convert Kindle books to PDF.  Once converted, documents and books can be viewed on computers and other devices or printed out.

Here are two free eBook converter desktop applications that can help you to convert Kindle format .azw to PDF and much, much more.

1) Calibre

Calibre is the ultimate, free open source e-book format conversion and management suite. It is “developed by users of ebooks for users of ebooks.” It is an extensive and robust ebook management suite, packed with tons of features including:

• The ability to convert virtually any document to Kindle format and back. This means that you can easily convert all your Kindle documents and books to PDF.
•  It can tag and change metadata to books and documents
• Sync books and documents to Kindle and other ebook reader devices
• View, read and organize ebooks on a local computer.

Calibre is a must-have app for every savvy Kindle user. It is available for Windows, Linux and Mac users. To get started with Calibre, download it here. If you need help installing and starting to use Calibre, there is an excellent and comprehensive user manual, as well introductory videos on the Help page.

2) Hamster Free eBook Converter

Hamster is a free ebook conversion tool for Windows users based on the Calibre engine. It is simpler than Calibre, which is why it may be preferred by users who want a simple solution for converting their ebooks.

It is very easy to use and doesn’t require any special knowledge. Its conversion wizard will take you through the conversion process effortlessly. Hamster lets you add books by dragging and dropping them, and it supports batch conversion, which means that you can convert many books at once.

The tool supports a wide array of formats, including the conversion of ebooks to PDF. One of its strengths is definitely its very user-friendly interface, available in more than 40 languages.

Both of these tools were released under GNU GPL 3.0 and may be freely used in governmental and business organizations.

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Here are some sites that offer not only fantastic, but also completely free, travel guides that you can download in the convenient PDF format and take with you wherever you need or want to go.

1) Arrival Guides

This site offers well over 400 completely free travel guides that will help you find your way around any city like Barcelona, Cairo, Rio de Janeiro or any country as a whole for that matter. Are you planning a romantic getaway to a beautiful island such as Zakynthos or Bali? There’s a free PDF guide for it! And for skiing fans – find guides for some of the most popular ski resorts in Europe. These guides give you great tips for anything you need, whether you are looking to eat in a nice restaurant, go sightseeing, or have a good time at the hottest bars and clubs.

2) In Your Pocket

This site specializes in creating travel guides for European cities. Their downloadable PDF guides are very meticulously written and thorough. In your pocket is a must destination for business travelers who might be travelling to some of smaller cities in Central and Easter Europe and need a guide travel guide for these more obscure destinations.

3) Hostel World

This site obviously understands the needs of people who travel around the world, especially backpackers and adventurous travelers who would rather discover cities on their own instead of going on an organized tour of any particular place. If you are already carrying a lot of stuff on your back, there’s no need to carry around heavy guide books too. Download their PDF pocket guides and have all of the information on your phone or laptop whenever you need it.

4) Travel Fish

This site offers free guides that are focused on Southeast Asia and all of the travels guides are completely customizable, which means that you do not have to include anything you do not need. Every travel guide starts off with an introduction about the destination, and after that you decide what else you want in it (food spots, best accommodations, transportation maps, sites and activities, etc). To generate and download your customized PDF travel guide, all you need to do is become a free Travel Fish site member.

5) Boots ‘n’ All

This site offers travel guides for cities and countries, but also for more specific destinations like ski resorts or beach resorts, which come in really handy if you want a guide that is really specific. You can freely download their continuously updated PDF guides written by local journalists, with detailed maps to destinations like Casablanca, Faro, Marmaris, Lubek, Montafon and many more.

6) tripwolf

tripwolf is another site that allows you to completely personalize your free PDF travel guide before download. This site is touted as a “social travel guide”. Not only can you snatch up a guide here – you can find lots of useful tips and recommendations from other travellers, become a member, and even a trip guru who can turn his or her recommendations into a unique new travel guide!

7) BookBoon

Book Boon offers the best travel guides if you are really into the cultural and historical aspects of the place that you are visiting. You will find many unique and interesting facts about the city and country, and a lot of great tips for seeing sites that a lot of other guides might not tell you about. One really neat feature is that you can download guides for the whole continent at once.

8) Guiomatic

This is yet another site that allows you to create a very personalized travel guide before downloading it as a PDF. It includes not only hotels, bars, restaurants and those kinds of things, but also very detailed information on events in the area, weather predictions and tons of maps.