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How to convert a PDF to JPG

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A lthough PDF files are a fantastic way to package a slew of text and image documents together, they often require an external application or plug-in and are unnecessary if you want just a single page or image. If you already have the PDF, you can always just convert it into an image yourself. Something like a JPG (it’s  different from a GIF , you know) would probably work nicely. It’s not as secure or editable as a PDF, but it takes up less room and is great for casual content sharing. To make that transition though, you need to know how to convert a PDF to JPG. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can do it, and in this guide, we’ll walk you through our favorites, step by step, for multiple platforms — starting with the web-based Zamzar site. Use a conversion site S tep 1: Go to Zamzar’s conversion site The best part of using an online tool is that it can be used from any computer or mobile device, anywhere in the world (and won’t take up space on your c...

Best phones for kids: the top 10 phones designed for children

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Our list of the best phone for kids in 2020 has only increased in importance, as more parents are buying them as a source of safeguarding their children, and kids want them to call and text their friends – if parental controls allow it.  To that end, phone makers are designing kids phones in all shapes and sizes. That's why we have more than one top pick, from one-button touch-to-call safety devices, to battle-tested Samsung phones with drop protection, to the cheapest iPhone if you want them on your iCloud family storage plan. Problem: that leads to a lot of options for the littlest person in your life. We’re here to help you find a phone for your child, pre-teen, or teen – any age, really. We're experts on picking phones for kids, just as much as we can aptly chose the  best phones in the US  and  best phones in the UK  for adults. We’ve factored in important aspects, such as parental controls, durability, function restrictions, GPS tracking, and ...

This stunning business laptop resurrects a 30-year-old port

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V AIO  is fondly remembered as a cutting edge computing brand by many, and its new SX12 continues in the path of its predecessors. A utilitarian design combines with a super light frame that sees an overall weight of just over 900g (2lbs) for the heavier unit. The 2020 version adds 10th generation Intel CPUs (including a six-core model), and shrinks its footprint to 287 x 203mm, meaning that although it's not small, it is certainly still portable.  When it comes to connectors, Sony didn’t hold back. The SX12 boasts a Gigabit Ethernet connector, four USB ports, an HDMI connector, an audio connector, a card reader and, most surprisingly, a VGA connector. D-Sub ports are still popular with many businesses, especially in Japan, where legacy projectors and displays abound. Their maximum resolution is limited, but they are still very useful as a backup. These ports have been phased out over the last 24 months, even in business laptops, so it is refreshing to see VAIO ...

The Samsung Galaxy S20 is probably coming out on March 6

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While we’re eagerly awaiting the Samsung Galaxy S20’s launch at the Unpacked event on February 11, we might know the release date for the flagship smartphone thanks to Samsung itself.  Right now, you can go on the Samsung  website  and reserve one of the new flagship smartphones - and if you do, it tells you to watch for an email to complete the preorder for a March 6 delivery, as  SamMobile  first spotted. Here, see for yourself: Yes, that’s the date in bold. Heck, it’s even in another place on the same reservation confirmation page.  And it only makes sense that the shipping and delivery date is the same as the proper release date, to ensure everyone gets their hands on the flagship phone at the same time. It also matches a  leak  earlier today that noted the S20 line would "likely be available first Friday of March," which is March 6 ?Not much to say, is there This isn’t a big surprise, given the  Samsung Galaxy S10 ...