Problem Accessing a QNAP network attached storage (NAS) file directory from macOS Finder could take 15-30 seconds. Solution in Finder, Open the root level of share click View, and uncheck Show Icon Preview. Then click Use as Defaults Rational macOS Sierra (and earlier versions) is checking each file and over a slower network link this can […]
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Create a book index from a PDF using ...
Publishers often ask non-fiction book authors to create an index of their work. Creating an index is a non-trivial task often performed by people who specialize in creating indexes using software designed for that purpose. Adding to the complexity is authors usually work in Microsoft Word while publishers work in Adobe PDF. […]
How to download Facebook photos and v...
Many people rely on Facebook to store photos, videos, and other information. However, this creates a worry that they won’t be able to get back their data should their account be hacked or Facebook goes out of business :). Facebook responded to this concern with an option to download “everything” you submitted. […]
Mumbai India Best Travel Sights
Three days is sufficient time to sample the highlights of Mumbai. Tourism usually starts in Colaba at the southern tip of the city. The video covers the key sights of the Mumbai including India Gate, the Jain temple and Hanging Gardens of Malabar Hill, a Dhobi Ghat (clothes washing), the Ghandi House museum, Dharavi slum, Sanjay Gandhi […]
Chennai India best travel sights
Chennai India has some wonderful sights that could occupy 3 to 4 days of tourism. It is best to visit Chennai December through February when the temperatures average 80F/26C. This video includes the best sights including the wide Marina Beach, the temples of Sri Parthasarathy, Kapaleeshwar, and Marundeeswarar. The British influence can be seen Fort St George […]
Free software alternatives
I am happy to pay for quality software. More software companies are changing from a one-time purchase to a subscription-based payment approach that costs more over the long-term. There are many free alternatives available for well-known tools that provide 95% of the functionality. Since most people rarely use more complicated features, free software usually will […]