Convert any file type to any other file type... for FREE

[Steve MacLellan]

I was taking an IT course, just this winter past. The program consisted of 5 separate courses, but to pass each one you had to complete a lab. Part of it was using Microsoft Windows and part of it was using Linux.

That sucked. I have two desktops and three laptops, but they're all running Linux distros.

Oracle VirtualBox enables you to install other operating systems on your computer in a container. It's available for Windows, Apple/Mac and Linux computers, and free for personal use.

I made a video that shows me switching from Linux Ubuntu 24.04 to Microsoft Windows 10, and then back to Ubuntu again:

I didn't add any sound to the video, but it's in HD format, so if you click the little square to make it full screen -- it's very clear.

https://stevemaclellan.net/add-a-little-windows/

I used the same method to try out numerous Linux Distros, to see if I like them or not.

The same thing could be done on a Mac. You could install Linux distros or Windows if you wanted to. On Windows, you could install Linux or Mac.

Note: some charges may apply. Windows wouldn't install for me in my VirtualBox without paying for a licensed copy of Windows.

[Steve MacLellan]

Microsoft Edge enables you to create apps from webpages. You can use it to create Google keep as an app. Here is a picture of mine:



You can install Google Keep as an app on your cellphone.

Using Google Home (for Google nest display users) you can add it to Google Nest. If it's in the vicinity to hear me when I realize I need more dish soap, I can say, "Hey Google! Add dish soap to my grocery list" -- and it gets added.

You can add or remove items to any lists you have setup. As long as you have your cellphone when you leave the house, you have your lists with you when you do your errands.

Hi,

I think you'll find the following resources very handy:

I want a Freeware Utility...450+ Common problems solved:

http://www.econsultant.com/i-want-fr...ies/index.html

....and this:

Open Source Freeware: 400+ free applications and utilities

http://www.econsultant.com/i-want-op...are/index.html

Warning! My apologies in advance for causing you to spend so much time there...

Enjoy!

Adam

[Dien Rice]

DNO stands for "Do Not Open"

Here's a few freebies I found useful:

http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/

http://www.belarcadvisor.com (personal use computer inventory hardware and software installed)

http://www.RJLsoftware (Simple Search & Replace)

I'll second on ccleaner...great little program.

Open Office, Org

Firefox, of course!

MRU blaster is great and fast by Javacool Software. http://www.wildersecurity.com

Have fun!

Sandi Bowman

thanks guys for sharing, how about free site builder? anyone used NVU? thanks.

either this doesnt convert exe files to doc ...or

I did sumthng wrong...

anyone else try an exe file ?

thanks

Bob,

Files of type .exe in almost all cases cannot be "converted" into any other file type.

An .exe file is an "executing" program that is in a special computer format understood by your computer's operating system like Windows or UNIX. It executes the applications you use on your computer like Outlook Email, Internet Explorer, etc.

No point in trying to convert it or any other .exe file.

JohnP

thanks John

I knew they were installed, but did NOT know they could not be converted...

thanks
bob

ps...wonder why some bozos sell their reports in an exe file.? i hesitate to open them..

Bob, just get a copy of NOD 32 by Eset. Available at http://www.eset.com
It will check .exe files and make sure they're safe to install before actually opening/installing them. It's the top Anti-Virus program IMHO...hasn't missed an 'in the wild' nasty in many, many years. Some kind of record, eh?

Sandi Bowman