How to run Apple's iWork apps on your PC

How to run Apple's iWork apps on your PC

iWork apps running on various Apple devices. Photo: AFP

Apple is opening up access to its iWork suite of productivity apps to consumers without an iPhone or a Mac.

Until now, using iWork and accessing documents created with it was only possible with an Apple iCloud account plus an Apple device -- an iPhone, an iPad or a Mac.

But Apple is now letting anyone sign up to a beta version of the service that will run on potentially any compatible computer internet browser, whether installed on a PC or a Mac.

Once signed up, users will also get a free 1GB of cloud storage for saving files created using iWork.

Over the past 12 months, Apple has been focusing more and more on what it calls continuity, the ability to seamlessly start doing something on one Apple device and complete the task on another.

By offering access to iWork via non-Apple devices, the company will be able to take this one step further and give non-Apple device owners a taste of what it's like to use Apple's products at the same time.

Source : Hindustantimes

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Fastest & free Youtube Video Downloading Softwares

Top 10 Programs for Downloading YouTube Videos

#1. iSkysoft iTube Studio for Mac

One of the main issues you will find in video downloaders is how often during the installation, these applications try to install some other programs to your devices making them vulnerable to threats. If you are tired of that and are looking for an option that is absolutely free of ads then you should jump right into it. Its interface delivers the great design that not only Apple does, but also every application available for Mac users. It is really easy to use and its performance is outstanding. Most of the times free versions come out way too limited compared to paid versions, well, in this case the difference between one another is very slight, and you will not even have to worry about not paying the full version because the free one also has great features that will deliver nothing but great results. Downloading your favorite videos from YouTube has never been so easy.

#2. Freemake Video Downloader

Watching videos online is probably one of the favorite things to do for many people. YouTube could easily be the easiest way to procrastinate and no wonder why, there is almost anything in there: music, TV shows, movies, news, and a whole lot of other amazing things. So, yes, YouTube’s importance on the internet is major. Sadly, we do not always have internet access and that is when YouTube downloaders come in handy. Downloading videos from the internet and storing them on any device is so common that there are already thousands of different ways to do it, as is the case of Freemake Video Downloader. All you need to do is download the software and you will be able to paste URLs from any site and have your videos downloaded in just a few minutes. It has a smooth and friendly interface that makes it really easy to use. However, this option is limited for Windows users since it is not supported for other operating systems. If you are not bothered by this limitation, then you will find yourself with a very useful application, it works perfectly not only for video downloads but also for video conversion, which means you will have an all-in-one software and the best of all, it is for free.

#3. aTube Catcher

There are a million situations in which you will find yourself using online videos. Whether it is for work or fun there will always be a reason to watch videos online, but this turns out boring when we lack of a good internet connection, so there is no excuse to not download your favorite videos to your computer or mobile devices. aTube Catcher, for example, works efficiently. One thing people usually forget about when working with free software is that most of the times they are willing to live with ads at the end of every process. Well, with this application there is no need to settle for that. This ad-free software provides everything for video handling and you do not even have to worry if you are a Windows or Mac user because it works on both platforms. While it does provide a lot of different services, you should be aware of its performance before trying to do it all at once. It is not exactly the fastest application out there and it might end up in spending a lot more time than you first expected.

#4. Free YouTube Downloader

Probably not the most creative name for an application but jokes aside, it definitely makes sure users know what its main service is. It definitely lacks of originality in terms of brand and design and it probably is the poorest interface out there but it does the homework properly. It maintains the quality of the original video and it finishes the job fast. Some might call it minimalistic, some others uncomplicated but there will be others who may find this application a little too mediocre. With just one main window and a blank space for URL pasting, it leaves absolutely no room for confusion which might work well for people who do not understand how this works but it certainly looks so simple that it even shows up as if there was no effort at all.

#5. YTD Video Downloader

This application once again goes straightforward with its name. Although its name clearly states what it goes for, its interface surely has a little more effort than previous options. Still a basic design but with great functionality. All you have to do is paste the URL, choose the quality you prefer and the folder you want your file to be saved to and that is it. This software is really easy to use and it has a free version but it is very limited. One of its major downsides is that with the free version you will not have a batch option, so if you were planning on downloading more than one video then you better sit tight and get ready to work because you will have to do it one by one. Not so much for efficiency.

#6. Free Studio

Just as there are simple, easy options out there, one can never leave aside those awesome bundles. This is a perfect example of an all-in-one. Free Studio is a compilation of many small applications dedicated to media handling. Whether you want to download, edit or convert, you will definitely find something useful for every different occasion as it happens right now for video downloading from YouTube. One of its applications is Free YouTube Download and it is the best way to show something simple without appearing useless at first sight. If you download it you will find that its interface is only a white window with a huge blank space where you can paste all the URLs you want to download, but if you look at the bottom of the window you will find a Convert button that will make your life a lot easier. This is a free application but you need to beware of the installation process because it will try to install extra stuff on your computer, off course you can always un-check it, just make sure you read carefully before clicking. Also, it will prove your patience because every time you close the application you will find yourself with some obnoxious ads.

#7. 4K Video Downloader

One might wonder what is the big fuzz about design and why is it so important to have clean interfaces, well, the answer is easy. It all comes at first sight. It can be as plain as a white window but if you put a smiley on it you will get user’s attention and that will make them dig deeper. As irrelevant as it may sound, it is what it is and that is how this application works. Once you install it you will find yourself in front of a white window with nothing more than a few icons, one of those is a Smiley that will bring on the advanced features for those geeks out there. You can paste as many URLs as you wish and then you will get the option to change its quality. Once again, this is a boring step but if it looks organized then chances are you will not get overwhelmed about all the options it offers; clean design strikes again. Overall, this downloader works nicely, but just as everything, it cannot all be happiness. During the set-up it will install toolbars for your browsers, make sure to uncheck that before you get some annoying add-ons.

#8. Orbit Downloader

Apparently all YouTube downloaders live in a battle against each other to get the price of the simplest interface. Another apparently simple interface, but then again this one has more complicated buttons that anyone would expect while using a video downloader. It would be safe to assume that updates will fix bugs and other kind of inconveniences that the application has shown but unfortunately it is better to ignore the updates so that you can get a more stable performance. Also, it is not the greatest option if you want to download files that are bigger than 400MB. But above all, you will have a major issue with it installing other stuff during the set-up, it is not enough to read and uncheck, it simply finds a way to get your device full of junk.

#9. ClipGrab

Paint it all blue, Clip Grab shows that it does not take up a lot of artwork to actually look pretty and friendly. On the other hand, while you are installing this application you will see how it will try to install extra junk and even manipulate your browser, ignore all those options and you will end up with a real quick downloader. This is a great option when time is of the essence, it downloads quickly just about anything you paste in there, but be careful there, the quality of both video and audio will not be the greatest, just average. Obviously the solution for that would be to always download on the highest quality possible, but that does not always work with the space on our hard drives or mobile devices, does it?

#10. Fastest YouTube Downloader

While promising the quickest experience around, users can only enjoy this awesome feature if they pay for it on a monthly basis. It definitely works great with video downloading but if by any chance you decide to also convert your videos then you will have to dedicate a few more minutes (maybe even hours) until this process is completed. Video and audio quality will not disappoint but if results will not be seen in a short amount of time then really what is the point of paying so much for it.

Part 2. Comparison of Top 10 Programs for Downloading YouTube Videos

Now that you have known each one of the best options available closely, let's take a little recap so you can really narrow things down and make your best choice:

	Supported formats	Operating Systems	Price
iSkysoft iTube Studio for Mac	MOV, MP4, AVI, MPEG, MKV, M4A and some Apple and Android devices, amongst others.	Mac.	Free. Rs 1800 /-
Freemake Video Downloader	AVI, MP4, MKV, WMV, 3GP, FLV, MTS, amongst others.	Windows.	Free.
aTube Catcher	3GP, AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV, etc.	Windows/Mac.	Free.
Free YouTube Downloader	AVI, MP3, MP4, MKV, etc.	Windows.	Free.
YTD Video Downloader	MP4, 3GP, MPEG, AVI, WMV.	Windows.	Free (Limited.) or Pro Version Rs 1900 /-  per year.
Free Studio	MP4, AVI, WMV.	Windows.	Free.
4K Video Downloader	MP4, MKV, M4A, FLV, 3GP.	Windows/Mac.	Free.
Orbit Downloader	FLV, MP4,	Windows.	Free.
Clip Grab	MP4, WMV.	Windows/Mac.	Free.
Fastest YouTube Downloader	MP4, AVI, WMV, MPEG.	Windows/Mac.	Rs 1300 /- Professional. Rs 2500 /-  Gold.

How To Back Up Your Facebook Contacts To Any Email Account

How To Back Up Your Facebook Contacts To Any Email Account ........!

Facebook makes many aspects of your life more convenient. It’s an easy way to stay in touch, it reminds you of your friends’ birthdays, and it can sync your contacts and Facebook events to your smartphone. And before you know it, you depend on Facebook. Or maybe other people depend on being friends with you on Facebook.

Part of this dependence is in Facebook stepping in to manage your contacts. Imagine you lost access to your Facebook account and thus all your friends. Would you still have a backupsomewhere? And on the other hand, do you already have all of your friends on Facebook? Or would you know how to migrate your friends when moving from one Facebook account to another? Well, let me show you how you can back up and transfer your Facebook contacts.

Disclaimer
How To Export Facebook Contacts to Yahoo!
How To Transfer Facebook Contacts Into Any Other Email Account
How To Export Your Email Contacts
How To Import Contacts Into Facebook
How To Import A CSV File Into Facebook
Conclusion

This article  originally proposed how to back up contacts to Yahoo! Mail and suggested it was possible to save all Yahoo! contacts in a CSV file and then re-import them into Facebook or another third party account, such as Gmail. This was indeed possible until recently, however,Yahoo! has disabled the feature:

Contacts imported from Facebook cannot be exported from Yahoo! Contacts by any method; including export to .CSV/.VCF file formats, sync with mobile devices, or sync with a desktop mail/contacts client.

While it’s not  possible to export Facebook contacts from Yahoo! Mail, at least you can export them to Yahoo! Mail. Make sure you are logged into Facebook. Then go to your Yahoo! Mail account. Switch to the Contacts tab and click the Import Contacts button next to the Facebook logo.

Select the Facebook icon and confirm that you wish to share your contacts with Yahoo! A few seconds later you will be able to view your imported contacts on your Facebook list.

Note that this method works only for contacts who gave Facebook permission to share their email address when friends download their contact data. This option is available via General Account Settings.

As you might have figured out already, it’s not possible to import Facebook contacts directly into Gmail. And although you can most likely import a CSV file to your email account, the Yahoo! Mail CSV file won’t contain your Facebook contacts, as pointed out in the disclaimer above. Frustrating, isn’t it?

The only workaround I found involves annoying your friends. Facebook contacts imported into Yahoo! Mail are contacts after all, meaning you can actually send your contacts an email. When you do that, CC your target account and it should do the rest for you. For example in Gmail, email addresses of people not yet in your contacts are automatically added to Other Contacts. The alternative is that you manually copy your Facebook contacts from the contacts list on Yahoo! Mail.

Now if you want to be able to export your Facebook contacts, this can be done with the email method above and a blank Gmail account. As you send an email from your Yahoo! Mail account to all your Facebook contacts, don’t just CC your main email account, also CC a new/blank Gmail account. All email addresses will be added to Other Contacts and you can subsequently export them to a CSV file.

Although I’m describing this process for Yahoo!, it’s the same for any of your other email accounts, at least in principle. While viewing your Yahoo! contacts, click Actions and select Export All…

Click the Export Now button next to the option Yahoo! CSV.

You will need to verify that you are not a robot by entering a CAPTCHA. And then it takes another couple of seconds until your download will start.

As explained in the disclaimer above, the CSV file saved from Yahoo! Mail will not contain your Facebook contacts.

At the Find Friends page you can either import all of your Yahoo!, Skype, ICQ, and contacts from many other services, or upload a CSV file. I will continue with the Yahoo! Mail example, but not without pointing out that Facebook contacts previously imported into Yahoo! Mail will not be imported into Facebook.

Log into your Yahoo! account, then go to Facebook’s Find Friends page. If you have previously added your Yahoo! email address to Facebook, it should be filled in already. Click the Find Friends button.

A window will pop up asking you to authorize access to your Yahoo! Contacts and profiles. Click Agree to proceed.

In the next step, you will be able to select contacts not yet friends with you, but who do have a Facebook account. In the third step you can invite contacts to Facebook who don’t seem to have an account, at least not with the address in your contact list.

To import contacts via a CSV file, scroll further down the list and click Find Friends next to theOther Tools option.

When you select Upload Contact File several options will expand. Click the Choose File button and browse to the CSV file you want to import, for example the Yahoo! CSV if you saved it as described above. Click the Upload Contacts button and follow the Find Friends and Invite Friendsprocedure described above.

Exporting contacts from Facebook into other accounts is a petty mess, but it’s not impossible. Importing contacts into Facebook, however, is surprisingly convenient, as Facebook provides many ways to find your friends and invite them to join you on your favorite social network.

What other ways to import or export data from Facebook are you using or missing?

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