I started editing all my PDF files with this free, self-hosted tool, and I’m not going back
… To ensure they understood it was not the final version, I needed to add a ‘DRAFT’ watermark. …
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I don’t pay for Adobe Acrobat, Foxit PDF, or Nitro PDF, I use this free self-hosting tool to edit my PDFs
… Once the proposal was ready, I uploaded it to Stirling PDF and added a personalized watermark. …
I replaced three single-purpose apps with VLC's hidden features, and I haven't looked back
… VLC can record your desktop, and with a bit of tweaking, even let you add simple overlays or watermarks. …
DaVinci Resolve 21 wants to replace Lightroom now, and it might just get me to switch — and pay for it
… You can get a pretty good idea of the final result despite the watermark. …
I hacked FSR4 onto my Steam Deck before Valve could ship it officially
… Verify it took with MLSR-WATERMARK=1 in the launch options because some games' menus will insist they're still running FSR 3 even when they aren't. …
6 Docker containers I always use on any new home lab workstation
… Unlike most web tools that hit you with premium upgrades, watermarks, and file-size restrictions, BentoPDF has practically zero limits because it runs on my workstation hardware. …
These 5 self-hosted apps can save hundreds of dollars in your new school term
… ConvertX A no-nonsense file converter that runs locally If you’ve ever tried converting a JPEG to PNG or an Office file to an obscure document format, you’ve probably dealt with the annoying watermarks, lack of batch-processing, ad-riddled pages, and other aggravating aspects of online file convert… …
I replaced Adobe Acrobat with a 10x faster, browser-based open-source PDF toolkit
… There are only the controls I need for that specific job. …
My old phone became a $200 webcam upgrade, and the setup took 10 minutes
… The free version isn't watermarked or ad-supported, and packs all the features of a $200 webcam, including AI-powered subject tracking, except that it's capped at 720p 30fps video. …
I ditched Lightroom's subscription for a self-hosted tool, and my photo workflow got faster
… Talking about all the features in SnapOtter is well beyond the scope of this article, but let's just say that the collage and watermarking tools have come in handy more than a few times. …