We here at NYC Tech Guys have discovered that folks have a lot of complaints when it comes to their computers. From speed issues to viruses run amok, there are myriad frustrations that can complicate the user experience.  But even more amazing, lots of people don’t realize that there are some excellent software solutions out there that can ameliorate or even totally rectify some of the most troublesome issues that plague your computer.  To that end, we present “our picks,” a basic ranking of our preferred options for the most popular types of software to help you find the right programs to make your life easier.  This week, we’re talking about some great utilities for Windows users.

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OSX is great when it comes to certain things, PDF’s are one of those things. Not only does the Operating System open up PDF’s by default, But with a simple program you can also fill out PDF’s that have forms. The program is called formulate pro.

All that you need to do is open up the PDF with FormulatePro instead of the default OSX viewer.  You get a small pop up that includes options for check boxes, scribbles, type, and a few more. When you’re done filling out the form, you can export it to PDF, or just hit print in choose OSX’s PDF printer. Did I mention that it is free?

There is another program that is even better, but this one is not free, PDFPen. This however has many more powerful options in which you can actually edit the pdf itself, as opposed to just filling in forms in an overlay.

PDF’s are a great way of exchanging information and making sure that the information looks the same on your computer as a computer a thousand miles away. Leverage that power with one of the apps above!

Need to create PDFs on your computer but don’t want to pay $300+ for Acrobat Professional?  Don’t want to install a 1GB+ software suite just for some simple functionality?  Take a look at CutePDF.

CutePDF is a small (1.5 MB) download, installs quickly and stays out of your way.  If you want to create a PDF simply select File, Print in whatever program you’re using and choose the “CutePDF” printer. That’s it!

The free version doesn’t have the advanced features such as creating interactive forms, digital signing of documents, etc., stuff that most people don’t ever use anyway.  If you do need those features they have a Professional version that is only $49.95, about $250 less than Adobe’s!

Download it today from http://www.cutepdf.com/

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