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Alternatives to Adobe Acrobat
The best Adobe Acrobat alternatives
  • Web design

Adobe Acrobat is the most well-known program when it comes to working with the popular PDF format. But there are reasons you might be looking for an alternative to Adobe Acrobat. For some users, the huge range of functions is simply unnecessary. Others want to avoid the yearly subscription costs and are looking for a more affordable solution. In our overview you can find out which Adobe Acrobat...

The best Adobe Acrobat alternatives
Convert ODT to PDF
Convert ODT to PDF: step-by-step instructions
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Using the free OpenOffice or LibreOffice Writer you can create, edit, and save documents in the ODT format. However, before sharing it with other users, it is recommended to convert your ODT file to a PDF file. PDFs are compatible with all devices and operating systems. In addition, you can avoid unwanted edits and the creation of multiple versions. We explain three simple ways to convert .odt to...

Convert ODT to PDF: step-by-step instructions
The best UML tools
6 UML tools for every occasion
  • Web development

Comparing UML tools: Looking for the best UML diagram tool? Or do you need a tool to be able to draw simple drafts and exchange ideas quickly in your team? UML programs offer more than just diagram templates for the UML standard. Whether you are looking for communication, a free UML tool, or a complete solution for your company, we explain what you should consider and introduce you to 6 programs...

6 UML tools for every occasion
Magento: an introduction to the open source software
What is Magento
  • CMS

Many contemporary content management systems such as WordPress and TYPO3 can be used to design and program web stores with the help of plugins. But depending on the CMS, plugins can be pretty inconvenient to manage, making them a poor choice for larger projects. Some content management systems like Magento, however, are specially tailored for e-commerce, and therefore present a considerably more...

What is Magento
PrestaShop – the modular system for e-commerce
PrestaShop: the shop platform with HQ in Europe and Miami
  • CMS

The search for the perfect software to meet your requirements of design and functionality for e-commerce can be a long and tedious affair. Some platforms just don’t quite give you the design you’re after, while others might look great but lack important shop functions like flexible payment methods, legal certainty, or optimization for mobile devices. PrestaShop was developed especially for...

PrestaShop: the shop platform with HQ in Europe and Miami
The best alternative to OneNote
OneNote alternatives: A comparison of digital notebooks
  • Technical matters

Microsoft OneNote remains one of the most frequently used digital notebooks. Above all, the most impressive aspect is its structured, multifunctional layout. However, OneNote does not stand alone in the world of digital notebooks. Other programs offer similar, even broader functions, and are also compatible with more operating systems than Windows. We present you the best alternatives to OneNote.

OneNote alternatives: A comparison of digital notebooks
Free alternatives to Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator alternatives: what free Illustrator alternatives are there?
  • Web design

Vector-based graphics programs can be used to create drawings and designs for web-based or print media. Of all of the applications on offer, Adobe Illustrator is by far the most popular with many professionals swearing by it. But the specialist software comes with a hefty price tag. However, there are several lesser-known vector graphic programs available free of charge. So, what free alternatives...

Adobe Illustrator alternatives: what free Illustrator alternatives are there?
Raspberry-Pi-NAS
Using Raspberry Pi as NAS (network-attached storage)
  • Configuration

If you are looking for a central storage system for your own files, you will find the right solution in an NAS system (network attached storage). Since these pre-fabricated boxes are not cheap, using Raspberry Pi as an NAS server host is becoming more and more popular. Combined with USB hard disks or sticks that can be bought anywhere, the minicomputer becomes the perfect storage device for music,...

Using Raspberry Pi as NAS (network-attached storage)
Jira alternatives
Jira: 7 alternatives competing with the Atlassian tool
  • Web development

To optimize teamwork in a company, project management tools such as Jira are being used more and more frequently. The program, developed by the Australian software company Atlassian, is one of the most sought-after solutions in its field with over 65,000 customers worldwide. This software can prove costly if more than ten employees are using it. But it’s not just in terms of price that some Jira...

Jira: 7 alternatives competing with the Atlassian tool
Excel: Transpose
Transposing in Excel – How it Works!
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Realigning a table can be a marathon task. Copying or re-typing each cell individually – that takes time. Thankfully, areas can be transposed in Excel. This way, you can convert rows into columns and columns into rows, almost like turning the table on its side. Excel offers a function to do this with paste and even its own array formula.

Transposing in Excel – How it Works!