Open the Google Chrome Browser on your PC or MAC and go tho the web page that you want to convert as a PDF. Not pressCtrl+P on Windows PC or Cmd+P if you are on a Macto Openthe the Print dialog on Chrome Browser.
Now Change the destination to “Save As PDF” and hit the save button and the current web page will instantly download as a PDF document.
So no need to install any app on your PC or any Extension/addon on your
browser to convert web pages into PDF. All you have to use Google
Chrome to do this easily and in simple way.
You're away from the office when you get that sinking feeling. Maybe
that file you need is locked on your desk PC in London while you're
visiting Shanghai. You don't need to sweat,
thankfully. Remote desktop apps let you log on to your PC or tablet and
access a faraway computer as if you were there in person. Here are 5
options for Windows 8 slates and PCs. Read on to find which app is the
best fit for your business.
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop lets you see a PC without dialing in via VPN.
If you’re looking for a full Windows 8 experience from a remote
location, you could do worse than turn to Microsoft’s Remote Desktop app
(free, Windows Store). Promising
a touch-friendly user interface, Remote Desktop lets you see all your
remote connections on the home screen. It even shows your five most
recent connections and published resources as Modern-style tiles.
You can switch, copy and paste between RDC sessions, connect to multiple remote desktops, and continue to multi-task with the Windows 8 Snap feature. In
addition, you can use the Remote Desktop app (via a Remote Desktop
Gateway) to connect to a corporate PC without having to establish a VPN
connection.
TeamViewer
TeamViewer supports Windows keyboard shortcuts.
One of the first remote desktop vendors to jump on the Windows 8
bandwagon was TeamViewer, which rolled out an app of the same name back
in October. It’s no surprise that the TeamViewer app
is one of the simplest and fastest solutions available, allowing for
desktop sharing and file transfer, all while behind any firewall.
You can be up and running with TeamViewer as soon as the is software
running on both PCs, with an Internet connection running smoothly on
each device. From there, the controls are trouble-free.
After you step through the authentication steps, you can share files and presentations, and even take part in online meetings. As
a further bonus, you can use popular Windows 8 commands such as the
open Charms sidebar, the Ctrl+Alt+Del hotkeys, and the Windows 8 Snap
feature for multitasking during remote access. TeamViewer is free for individuals and available from the company’s website.
Splashtop 2
Splashtop 2 is available for an array of OSs.
Splashtop is a familiar name in remote desktop software that isn’t
afraid of tackling a plethora of operating systems. To date, the firm
has launched software on Mac, Windows, Android, iOS and even WebOS and MeeGo.
To use Splashtop on Windows 8, you'll download the software onto at
least two of the devices from the company’s website, and register for a
Splashtop 2 account. Next, the device with which you wish to connect to your host PC displays connected devices that you can control. There
are options for minimizing the screen and muting the host PC, for
starters. Upgrading to "beta" lets you block people from seeing what you
are doing when you remotely control the PC. Splashtop 2, unfortunately, is a real power hog.
PC Monitor
PC Monitor lets you control more than one machine from afar.
If you’re looking for something that can go beyond a one-to-one
remote desktop experience and actually control multiple computers, PC
Monitor (free, Windows Store) is worth downloading.
As with TeamViewer, it's free to non-commercial users and it promises
to keep an update of up to three computers. PC Monitor can see if the
PCs are logged into, view and kill processes, run scheduled tasks, and
get granular detail on PC information about memory usage, operating
temperature and the CPU.
You can also check and install Windows updates, and monitor the list
of installed applications—handy if you want to keep employees on task.
LogMeIn JoinMe
JoinMe is dead simple.
LogMeIn’s JoinMe may lack the power and finesse of some of the above
applications but it’s a more than just useful for remotely viewing other
screens and online meetings.
The Modern-style app (free, Windows Store)
supports ARM (for Windows RT devices) and x86-based Windows 8 PCs,
including tablets and mobile phones. It's simple to set up. All you need
to do is download the app. After that, you'll be able to receive
invitations to screen-share from colleagues or friends.
A Pro version costs $19 a month or $149 per year. This adds the
capability to customize notes when sending out meeting invites, to view
your meeting history, and to schedule follow-up meetings.
We ran across a tweet
by Samsung UK official account teasing Twitteratis to find out what the
company will announce on its UNPACKED Episode 2 event, and our
curiosity naturally got the better of us. Well, the link in the tweet
opened up Samsung UK’s official Facebook page, where they simply mention
that they “will reveal something new and groundbreaking to the world.
We’re giving you the chance to win it as soon as it’s released!”
Of course, we don’t need to be detectives to find out what exactly
Samsung is talking about and what it is giving away. Still want a hint?
Okay, the “new and groundbreaking” thing is Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Gear
smartwatch, and it looks like one lucky person in the UK will be able
to get its hands on one on the same day as it is unveiled.
The procedure is simple – just hit the source link and like Samsung
UK’s page to enter the lucky draw, enter your contact details, then wait
till September 4th to find out if you’re the one who beats everyone to
lay claim to that smartwatch. Too bad you’ll have to be a UK resident
and above 18, but hey, at least some people have the chance.
Well, what are you waiting for? Go like that page.
