How To Use PDFTK Builder To Join PDF Files

If you have been following my recent review on "PDFTK Builder" and how you can use it to edit pages of your PDF documents. A continuation to that post is this..

We are going to learn how to join or merge several PDF files into one. The approach is simple and similar to the one we have earlier demonstrated.

Below are practical examples of the program in action: The objective here is to merge or join a four pages PDF file into one each.

1. Download PDFTK Builder Windows Program (if you have not already downloaded it) and double click on it or run it to install on PC. Or if you prefer a portable version-install on your UBS Flash Drive

2. Double Click on the PDFTK Builder application to open it or right click on it then select open.

3. Once you have it opened, confirm that you have these 4 Tabs- Join Files, Split File, Background/Stamp/Number, Rotate Pages.

4. Click on "Add" (to add source PDF documents you want to join).

Tip: When you click on "Add", a popup windows' folder will open, select all the PDF files to join. For convenience, it's better to have all the documents in one place inside a folder.

5. After you have selected the files, click on "Open" to load them inside PDFTK Builder. In addition, you can sort, remove unwanted file, move a file up or down. This can be uselful when you are joining files that contains more than one page.

6. Click on "Save As". Give the new PDF file a name to distinguish it from others

7. Click on Exit. The job is completed and you are good to go.

Tip: You will need to confirm from the location of the original PDF files to check if the files were successfully merged.

Please note that, it is possible to have an error if you try to perform a wrong operation. For example, "Pages" should be left emptied unless your PDFs contain page numbers.

You may also want to read "How to Split Pages in PDF Document on Windows WITHOUT Adobe Acrobat"

Wasn’t it easy?! Please let me know if you have any questions about this process. I will be happy to help you.

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How to Split, Join, Change Background, Stamp & Reorder Pages in PDF Documents on Windows WITHOUT Adobe Acrobat

Does your work involve using PDF files? Have you ever been stuck because your PDF files are too large to be sent via an email? Or you just crave to learn basic PDF editing? Whatever are your needs, you have got to the right place- follow up with me as I uncover basic PDF editing tricks you can use to make your work a lot easier.

Windows unlike Mac OS X doesn’t have an integrated tool like "Preview for Mac OS X", it doesn’t even come with a PDF printer of its own. You have to rely on the versatile "Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" or any other PDF software out there in which some don't even allow full access unless you pay or buy license to use as you may desire.

There are many free softwares that can do this job neatly. Some websites even offer to split and merge PDF files but how secure are your documents when you upload them to these sites. Although "Adobe Acrobat" is versatile and will do all of these things if you have a license. Adobe Acrobat may be provided by your workplace, but home users or those Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) won’t want to spend over $350 on it. Also be sure to avoid web-based PDF-editor tools. Don't upload any PDFs with sensitive personal, financial, or business data to web-based PDF tools that you don't trust.

The best among the free softwares out there that you can use to edit your PDFs are

1. PDFTK Builder
2. PDFSam (PDF Split and Merge)
3. On Mac OS X (The Preview)

The Preview app included with Mac OS X is much more powerful than its given name implies. You don't want to look elsewhere if you are so fortunate to have a Mac OS X.

But for Windows users, the best free tools we’ve found for editing pages of several PDF files are "PDFTK Builder" and PDFSam — short for “PDF split and merge.” Both are free and open-source. Unfortunately, the later relies on having Java installed on your PC which is a set back if the computer system does not have Java installed. PDF Sam is plague by availability of Java so cannot be readily use on the go. Java brings a lot of junkies when you install it on your PC. "In 2013 alone, Java was responsible for 91 percent of all computer compromises". PDFSam itself doesn’t try to install junk wares on your PC when you install it, but the Java run-time does. I have personally used this tool on several occasions, you can do so much more with it, it's an efficient program but the reliance on Java to work is another thing that keeps one off. I only use it on the system I know has Java installed.

For most Windows users, who want a simple PDF editing tool they can easily use on the go, i recommend "PDFTK Builder". Like I said earlier, it's free and open source, it doesn't require Java or any extra software to work. It is small but powerful. A versatile program which only takes less than 5MB of your hard disk space and very friendly on your Ram. You can always carry a portable version around so it can be used on the go.

Below are some practical examples of the program in action: Here the objective was to split a three pages PDF file into one each.

1. Download PDFTK Builder Windows Program and run it to install on PC. Or if you prefer a portable version-install on your UBS Flash Drive

2. Double Click on the PDFTK Builder application to open it or right click on it then select open.

3. Once you have it opened, confirm that you have these 4 Tabs- Join Files, Split File, Background/Stamp/Number, Rotate Pages.

4. Click on "Split File" Tab.

5. Click on "Source PDF File.."

Tip: This is the place to select the PDF file that you want to split. A pop up windows folder will open, navigate to the location of the PDF file, select the file and click on open to load it into PDFTk Builder. In my case, the three pages PDF file is named "WK3150001"

6. Click on Save.

7. Click on Exit. The job is done and you are good to go.

You will need to confirm from the location of the original PDF file ( e.g. WK3150001) to check if the file was successfully splitted or not. You will notice that your multiple pages PDF has been splitted into one page each.

In this example, the PDF file "WK3150001" original location now has three additional files WK3150001_001, WK3150001_002, WK3150001_003 respectively.

Apart from just spliting a PDF file, this tool also allows you to marge, change the background, stamp, rotate pages as you like and reorder the pages in a PDF file into a different order, which could help if you scanned the pages of a document in the wrong order and wish to rearrange.

You may also want to read "How To Use PDFTK Builder To Join PDF Files.

Wasn’t it easy?! Please let me know if you have any questions about this process. I will be happy to help you.

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How To Print A Collage Of Multiple Images On One Page WITHOUT Any Hassle

Have you ever found yourself in need of using printouts of multiple pictures on a single sheet of paper either at work or for personal use?

There are times when we need to take printouts of a lot of images at once on a single page or paper sheet and the use may vary from one individual to another. In fact, i have seen situation where someone needed to use a picture to fill an insurance form for a client and the only available picture was the one on her phone. So we ended up using this simple trick to assist her getting the form filled with the passport photograph.

In order to take print of multiple images on one page, usually people first create a collage of pictures with the help of software like Photoshop or Picasa etc ( which may not be readily available) and then take a print out of this collage.

The question is, “How can one print a collage of multiple images on one page WITHOUT any hassle?" This article answers your question! If you want to print several images neatly arranged in a tiled fashion on a one page paper, this tutorial will guide you through. The trick is simple and does need any extra knowledge of Photoshop. You can use Windows Photo Viewer or Microsoft Office Picture Manager for this purpose.

Microsoft Windows comes with software called “Windows Photo Viewer” and Microsoft Office suite has another piece of software called "Microsoft Office Picture Manager" –you can use either of these to do the job very neatly without stress.

In Windows Explorer, take a right click on any image file and go to “Open with”. If the resulting sub-menu will shows either of the above mentioned software, then you are good to go.

You can then follow the steps below:

1.To begin this process, open Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder where images to be printed are located. Once you are there, select a few images that you want to print on a single paper. Note: The number of these pictures should be less than 40, since the more
images you select the smaller will be the size of each image on printout.

Tip: In order to select multiple images press and hold CTRL key and keep clicking on desired images to select them. Or open a new folder and copy all the images you intend using for this purpose. From that folder, highlight all by pressing CTRL + A key.

2.After you have selected the images that you want, right click on the selected pictures.

3.When you take right click on the selected images, you have an option to choose "Print" or "Edit" option from the popup menu. Either one will work perfectly. If you choose "Print", a special "print pictures dialog box" of Windows Photo Viewer will open up.

4.You will notice that only one picture from your selected pictures is display on the Print Pictures Dialog Box. This is the default option and until you select from the options on the right pane (that's additional print options).

5.From the right hand bar in this box, select the number of images you want to print on one paper. E.g. 9 x 13 cm (4), wallet (9) etc. Upon choosing the preferred size, the preview will show how your printout will look like. If you are satisfied, then click the print button to begin printing collage of selected images. You are good to go!

Wasn’t it easy?! Please let me know if you have any questions about this process. I will be happy to help you.

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Floods, Landslides Killed At Least 135 People In China

Not less than 135 people have been confirmed after a heavy rains which triggered flooding and landslides in China leaving at least 135 people dead, local authorities and state media reported.


More than 100 people are missing following the storms in Hebei, Henan and Shanxi provinces, official news agency Xinhua said.



According to China's Civil Affairs Department, more than 52,000 houses collapsed and an additional 161,000 were damaged.

The flooding occurred between Monday and Thursday and affected nearly 8.9 million people, the Civil Affairs Department said.

This year's flood season has been the worst since 1998, according to state. The 1998 floods led to the deaths of almost 4,000 people.

How To Stop Believing In Wrong Ideas/Philosophies

Wrong Philosophy

"Rights can be considered wrongs, depending on who is judging"

Over the years, certain philosophies about life have been transferred from one generation to another. Some have restricted themselves to these strange beliefs. However, research in particular and the manner in which people now live have proved that these philosophies are no longer valid in today's living. For example, I have heard a lot of people saying some of these things below:

1. "WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE"

Whatever will be will not be; you have to make it be. You have a part to play in what will be in your life, so don't leave it to chance.

2. "HALF BREAD IS BETTER THAN NONE"

Why settle for half bread when you can get  a full bread or even own a bakery. This is a limiting belief that positions you to settle for less and it is a mediocre philosophy. 

3. "A FOOL AT FORTY IS A FOOL FOREVER"

A fool at any age can be a fool forever if he refuses to let go of his foolishness. It is never too late to become wise because the day you wake up and wise up is the day you CHANGE!

4. "FINGERS ARE NOT EQUAL"

Physical fingers in your hands are not equal but that does not make any of them valueless. Lose one and you realise that they are all valuable. You are not even a finger, so why look down on yourself. 

5. "LIFE BEGINS AT FORTY"

If you are below forty and believe this, I feel so sorry for you because it means you are not yet alive. 

6. "WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN"

Is your age coming down? Is your wisdom and knowledge coming down? Is the price of goods coming down? Think my friend!

7. "HE WHO LAUGH LAST, LAUGHS BEST"

Why laugh last when you can laugh always and why laugh best when laughter is not a competition.

We should stop to program our minds with these strange philosophies, they tend to limit and restrict us as individuals.

We should always think things through before accepting or rejecting them.

Money is a seed. Don't eat your seeds. Plant your seeds. When they mature, eat from your harvest and repeat the process.

How To Fix Windows 10 Settings Search Not Displaying Results

Have you ever tried to use Cortana to search for files or documents in your Windows 10 with results not displaying what you wanted?

If you have had to deal with this problem on your PC to search for files and documents then you will agree with me how frustrating it can be.

Jose Mourinho Won His First Ever United Game

Wigan 0-2 Manchester United:

The "Special One" has done it again, this time with the Manchester United FC by winning his first ever United game.

Jose got his tenure as Manchester United manager off to a winning startwith a 2-0 pre-season friendly match victory over Wigan Athletic. New signings Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly started at the DW Stadium alongside the returning Luke Shaw who just made his return to first team action after 10months on Saturday.

The goals all came in the second half after several changes was made. Keane broke the deadlock four minutes in the second half, with Andreas Pereira hitting a stunning strike to wrap up a first win for United's new boss.

The team is expected to head for China to take part in the International Champions Cup later this month.

Turkey: Failed Attempted Coup D'état

Turkey's government defeated a coup attempt yesterday, July 15, 2016 by a renegade faction of the military, restoring control on Saturday to the major cities after a night of chaos and clashes that killed nearly 200 and has put the country into uncertainty.

Authorities arrested thousands of people as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed those responsible "will pay a heavy price for their treason"

Highlights of the Turkey's attempted coups d'état:

1. Turkey's president today declared that he is in control of the country.

2. Over 250 people have been killed in Turkey coup attempt.

3. 1,563 military members have been arrested so far

By morning, government forces had closed in on the army headquarters in Ankara, the final stronghold of coup plotters, said a senior Turkish official who added that 1,563 members of the military have been arrested so far.

Smoke billows was seen from an area near the presidential palace, right, in Ankara, Turkey, Saturday, July 16, 2016.

In Istanbul, the streets were largely empty after a night of gunfire, explosions and violent confrontations on the bridges and in the city's main squares.

The President called on Turks to take to the streets across the country, and many did, marching through the streets of Izmir and Istanbul, waving Turkish flags and gathering in the main square in Ankara.

The Human Rights Group Rejects Ban On Street Tradings

The ban imposed by the Lagos State Government which criminalized Street Tradings and Pedlings have been condemned by The Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA), a civil society organization in the country.

In a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 signed by its National Coordinator, Mr Emmanuel Onwubiko, the organization said that the law was intended to stifle the economic activities of the poor majority in the state.

It described the law as “draconian, unconstitutional, un-African and uncharitable’’, saying that governments had had various policies which negatively affected the less-privileged in the society.

Proven Steps To Reverse Tether an Android Phone

Nowadays many Android users have been using their Android phone internet (2G/3G) to surf the internet on their Personal Computers (PCs). Today I want to share how your can reverse this method i.e. surfing on your Android phones with your PCs internet connections (Ethernet, LAN, WIFI e.t.c.).

Category of people will find this very useful depending on their need: 

1. Those who spend alot of time on their PCs.

2. Those who want to reduce their internet usage cost

3. Those who have a need for a fast internet connections.


 What you need to have to get started:

1. USB cable, Rooted Android Phone (You must install drivers for your device).

2. A personal computer (unless u want to carry a portable version installed in flash drive)

2. Android Reverse Tethering Tool-You can download here Android Reverse Tethering Tool

3. Xposed App (Included in the extracted folder in step 2)

4. Hack Connectivity App (Included in the extracted folder in step 2)

A Special Eld-al-Fitr Gift

One of the ideal things to do during any festive event is to share gift items among friends and love ones. The size and quality of what you give is immaterial here but a gesture to show love to others.  

Islam encourages muslims to show that gesture. If you haven't, now is the time, a bottle of Cola is even more than sufficient.

Cheers.