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How To Convert Any Document To PDF – Pictured Steps Included

9/15/2022

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Tired of converting your documents to PDF one after the one with Microsoft Office? Would you like to do it all at once without losing the quality of the files?

This piece will guide you. And while you're at it, you can convert several documents (including pictures) at a go.

The best part: you can convert all your documents without any software for FREE. However, there are a few conditions to it.


Want to find out?

Keep reading!


Converting Your Documents To PDF - What You Need

A PDF Editor

While there are several converters, I prefer using PDF Editors to convert my documents. The latter is much more robust.

Plus, I could use the editor to edit the converted PDF.


That said, I'll recommend using an online PDF Editor. They are almost free to use and won't make your devices lag.

Summarily, you will convert your documents and edit PDFs with a free online PDF Editor.


A Browser

Since we'll be using an online PDF editor, you only need a browser to convert your documents. And while you are at it, choose one that is light and easy to use.


Now, we have what we need. Let's convert some documents to PDF!



Converting Your Documents To PDF With An Online PDF Editor In 5 Simple Steps

Note: the steps and pictures below are streamlined for Foxit Online PDF Editor because that's what I prefer.


    1. Start your browser, visit Foxit Online PDF Editor at "pdfonline.foxit.com." Register an account and start your 5-day trial.

        I'll recommend using existing accounts like Google or Microsoft to register your account. Doing so will help you skip the long registration form.


    2. Now, click "Tools" > "Convert to PDF" > "Use Now"




If you can't locate "Convert to PDF" on the landing page, scroll through the options.


    3. Next, select the file or files you'd like to convert to PDF. And say what you want as PDF is a copied item; you can use the "From Clipboard" option.

E.g., if you want to convert a screenshotted screen (PrtSc + Ctrl) to PDF, select "From Clipboard" and choose the image.




By now, you should see the selected files will be added to the screen. Scroll through and click "convert."



    4. Now, wait for the conversion process to start. And even while some files might be converted, wait till all are ready. Then, click download on the conversion tab at the top right corner.



    5. Your converted files will be downloaded as a zip file. Go to your file manager to unzip the file. Voila, your documents are now in PDF.



FAQs About Converting PDFs

Can Editor Convert Any File To PDF?

No!


PDF Editors, by design, can't convert music and video files to PDFs. FormatFactory might be a suitable fit. But even FormatFactory can't convert mp3 or mp4 to PDFs.


So, what files are convertible?

    . Documents - DOC, XLX, PPTX, TXT 
    . Images - JPEG, PNG 
    . Webpages

You can convert GIFs to PDFs too. However, the animation might become still.


What Are The Different Ways To Convert Documents To PDFs?

I often use two methods:

    . Microsoft Office
    . PDF Editor


But as earlier stated, converting files to PDF using Microsoft Office is stressful. You can only do one document at a time.

Plus, you might not be able to access webpage conversion.


PDF Editors, on the other hand, are easy to use. You can convert multiple files at the same time. You can even use the tool to create a PDF portfolio.


And that's it: now, you know how to convert your documents to PDFs. You're welcome!


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2016 Technology Salary Report (GTA) from Lannick

12/13/2015

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Established in 1985, Lannick Group has been the GTA’s premier specialized recruitment and staffing firm for more than 30 years and we place more than 700 professionals annually.  2016 Technology Salary Repor is the latest technology report in their industry and role-specific Salary Reports. 

Here are some interesting information from this report:

1. Job Comparison by Position (Greater Toronto Area):

JOB TITLE
2015
2016
LOW
HIGH
Infrastructure Support




Service Desk Analyst I
48,500
48,900“
36,500
53,000
Service Desk Analyst II
59,500
61,500“
44,000
65,500
Systems/Server Analyst
74,500
78,000“
68,500
90,000
Network Administrator
78,500
80,000“
67,000
90,000
Network  Architect/Engineer
98,000
98,000–
80,500
109,500
Database  Administrator
80,500
82,000“
79,500
96,750
Service Desk Manager
79,500
80,000“
72,000
89,500
IT Security Analyst
95,500
97,500“
86,500
116,000
IT Auditor
84,500
84,500–
81,500
105,500
Manager of Technical Services
95,500
95,000”
80,000
108,500
Director of Technical Services
123,500
124,500“
109,000
142,500

Application Services




SEO/Social Media/Digital Analyst
59,500
59,000”
44,500
65,500
.NET Developer
74,500
77,000“
63,000
98,500
SharePoint Developer
97,500
97,500–
79,500
108,500
PHP Developer
77,000
79,500“
60,000
98,000
Full Stack J2EE/Angular JS Developer
83,000
86,000“
67,000
108,500
Front End Web Developer
88,500
91,000“
77,500
103,000
Mobile Developer
94,000
93,000”
75,000
109,000
UI/UX Specialist
82,500
84,500“
76,500
102,500
Business Intelligence Analyst
79,000
80,000“
70,500
96,000
BI/Application Architect
115,500
117,000“
106,000
137,500
Quality Assurance Analyst
83,000
83,500“
75,500
89,500
Business Analyst
76,500
77,500“
70,000
96,500
Database  Analyst/Developer
77,000
77,500“
66,500
96,000
Technical Writer
82,500
81,500”
67,000
91,500
Project Coordinator
64,500
64,500–
51,500
75,500
Project Manager
94,000
94,000–
84,000
113,000
Manager of Application Development
113,000
118,000“
94,500
127,000


2. Top Technology Positions and Skills:


Front End Web Developers
HTML5, CSS3, RWD, JavaScript
(Node, Angular, jQuery, Backbone, React)
.NET Application Developers 
Full Stack, MSSQL, MVC, C#, jQuery, JavaScript,
 Agile, JIRA
J2EE Application Developers 
J2EE, Java, Spring MVC, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Hibernate,
 Agile, JIRA
DevOps Engineers
Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, Ancible, Linux/UNIX, Python, Perl,
Automation, Continuous  Integration/Deployment
QA Analysts
Selenium, Automation, Manual Testing, Python, Java/.NET,
REST API, Protractor, QTP, Junit
Data Scientists
Python, SAS, Splunk, Machine Learning, Big Data, Pig, Hive,
Hadoop, HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB





Reference:


  • Lannick Salary Report
  • 2015 Canada IT Skills & Salary Report

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2015  Canada IT Skills & Salary Report

5/27/2015

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Global Knowledge and Windows IT Pro with some other partners executed the 2015 IT Skills and Salary Suvery between Sept. 15 to Oct .24, 2014. Full pdf can be download from 2015 IT Skills & Salary Report


Here are some highlights which caught my eye balls:

1. Base Salary of Participants raied from 2011's $79,579 to 2015's $89,891


2. Salary by functional area. 

IT architecture is highest.

3.  Canadian Regional Variations

Alberta is leading in all areas

 4. Top 20 Highest-paying Certifications


5. Technology Areas of Interest for 2015







Reference:
1. 2015 IT Skills & Salary Report

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