Do you get frustrated with trying to keep track of all of those websites with tutorials, but don't want to print them out because of the waste of ink? How about "printing" them in to PDF documents that can be neatly organized on your computer? I've been using this for ages, and thought I would share. To use this program, you use the "print" function of your computer. But instead of printing, choose PDF creator from the drop down menu of your printer selection (choose instead of your printer). It will "print" your PDF and then file where you specify with the name that you give it. I hope you can use and enjoy!!

I also use this facility if I notice an interesting design idea. Occasionally I do a screen shot - and this gives the site's url so I can revisit later if necessary. Screen shots can be edited in picture manager to cut out unnecessary detail also - a handy accessory..

I use CuteWriter which allows you to do the same. And I save them to a file named Tutorials, so I have them all together, renamed if the title does not show you what to expect.

1 comment

by muflotex 22 Nov 2011

yes me too, i add a search word to the rename in my logic too even if they are in one folder it helps me

Try these 2. The first makes a pdf, and the second gives you a preview, where you can delete some content, then make the pdf. I find these invaluable. I used to keep the webpage as an mht file, and this is so much easier. Especially with blogs that do not give written directions to copy.
Jo

I copy and paste the tutorials into Word documents and save them in my computer for future use.

I have checked this and it says it has malwares. G

1 comment

by justonlyme 22 Nov 2011

Sourceforge is a good site. You probably have a virus protection program that is shut down really tight. I have never had problems from anything from Sourceforge.

Thank you, I have a years sub to Popular patchwork and have been trying to save the coppies to my computer but it only gives a print option. Will try this. Thanks for shaaring. G