Converting Images to Text

Converting Images to Text

Today, everything seems to be about speed. There just doesn’t seem to be enough time to accomplish the multitude of tasks that make up our daily lives. As such, anything that can reduce the time spent performing repetitive tasks such as typing is more than welcomed.

There are quite a few alternatives to typing, such as voice recognition, but none offer more benefits than OCR software. OCR (optical character recognition) is the process of converting scanned documents and image files into fully editable text. It’s capable of accomplishing this by analyzing a document and comparing it to fonts stored in its database. It can also guess unrecognized characters by comparing different character features.

The technology for text recognition has grown immensely in just a few years and it’s now capable of recognizing any type of text (even handwritten text). Despite this, 100% accuracy for OCR software remains impossible with today’s technology.

Depending on the resolution and contrast of the scanned document and the precision of the software, you will receive text that’s about 80% – 90% accurate. Also, minor errors like missing letters or misspelling will occur even with the best text recognition software.

Still, unless you’re a fast typist, the amount of time that you’ll need to correct a few misspelled words is nowhere near the amount of time it takes to type a document manually.

While there are many software options for text recognition, their performance and accuracy varies wildly based on the OCR engine they use. One of the most accurate open source OCR engines is the Tesseract engine.

FreeOCR is a free application that provides a simple graphical interface for the Tesseract engine. Besides it’s simple interface, FreeOCR supports most image files and PDF documents and is compatible with most scanning devices.

You can download FreeOCR here.

After saving the freeocr.exe file on your computer, double-click on it and follow the instructions to install the application.

With the application installed, go to the desktop and double-click on its shortcut to open FreeOCR.

The interface is split into two windows to make the OCR process easy to understand. On the left, you can see the imported image, while on the right the extracted text is displayed.



You have three options for importing files into the application.



If you click the Scan button, your scanner interface will start and you’ll be able to scan your documents directly into the program.

Clicking the Open button allows you to select any image file on your computer and extract the text from it. The Open PDF button will do the same for PDF files.

Once you import an image file though one of these options, all you have to do is click the OCR button. This will start the OCR process. For best results, use an image that has a resolution of at least 300 dpi.

After the conversion is complete, the text in the right window is fully editable. You can correct any errors right there. Once you’re satisfied with the results, click the blue W icon in the middle to export the text into Microsoft Word. Alternatively, click the button above it to transfer all the text to the clipboard.

By default, FreeOCR comes equipped to recognize text written in the English language. If you need to convert text for another language, you will have to install it separately.

To download extra language files for FreeOCR, click here.

Download the language file and save it on your computer. Since the archives belong to the tar.gz format, you will need an archive manager like 7-Zip to extract the files.

Now, open FreeOCR, click on Settings and then click the Open Language Folder button. This will open the tessdata folder. Copy the extracted language file to this folder and restart the OCR software.

You can now change the language from the OCR Language dropdown menu.

OCR technology has yet to mature, but it can still increase your productivity while at the computer.

Windows 7 Character Map

Windows 7 Character Map

Have you ever needed a special character? No, I’m not talking about phoning up Charlie Brown and asking him to referee your kid’s soccer game -I’m talking about a special text character! Sure, there’s a bunch of Alt codes you can use to get results, but if you’re like me, you need a more visual approach.

So, in Windows 7 or Vista hit Start and type in Character Map in your search box. Now either hit Enter or double-click the Character Map icon that appears in the results.

This window should pop up.



From here, simply specify your font at the top and locate the special character you want to insert and double-click it. All of your selections will appear in the Characters to copy box, so all you have to do is hit the copy button when you’re done and then paste (CTRL+V) into your chosen program.

It’s just that easy!

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HOW TO RIP DVD'S WITH IMGBURN

If you know about using the VLC player to rip a DVD to an MPEG-1 file, then remember it’s not the only way. Technically, this gets the job done, but there are other options available. Storage is very cheap, so why not retain the full image quality and size as well as all the menus, languages, subtitles and bonus material from the original DVD? Using ImgBurn for free (www.imgburn.com), you can rip the entire disc to an ISO file and then use the VLC player to watch the DVD just like you would have if you had the physical disc in your drive.

BURN AN ISO IMAGE IN WINDOWS 7

Hey, do you know what an ISO image is? Basically, it’s a ready-to-go file that can be burned to a CD or DVD, but there’s more to it – click here if you’re interested. What I’m talking about here, however, is Windows 7′s ability to burn ISO images without any extra software required!

If you have an ISO image on your computer and you’d like to burn it to a CD or DVD simply locate the ISO file, right-click it and select Burn Disc Image.

ISO IMAGE

Ever wonder what this term involves? You may know that it has something to do with the digital world, but what exactly does it entail? Well, I’m here to fill you in today!

First of all, an ISO image is known as a .iso file and it is just another term for a disk image or any optical disk image. It’s basically an exact copy of an already existing file, which is why it is commonly associated with CD and DVD burning. An ISO file is usually created through special software that allows you to actually create the exact copy of a CD or DVD’s contents. Along with that, you’re able to edit the files as needed. So, for example, if you ever burn a copy of a music CD, you’re creating an ISO image in the process. This obviously holds true for anything you burn onto a disk (music, videos, pictures, documents and so on).

Now, you can do this with any type of burning software. Your computer may have come with some type of program already installed on it or maybe you went out and bought something different. Either way, if you have a burner and the software to go along with it, you’ve been creating ISO images without even knowing it all this time. Cool, huh?!

HOW TO GET BACK YOUR FORGOT PASSWORD OF YOUR WINDOWS

Have you ever lost your Windows password? Did you ever want to know how secure your Windows password really is? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In this tutorial we’ll talk about a program called Ophcrack, which is used to “crack” Windows passwords. This program works for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
1. Go to the Ophcrack website and download the program. If you want to crack the password of a computer that uses XP, download the “XP LiveCD”. For a computer that uses either Windows Vista or Windows 7, download the “Vista LiveCD”.
 

CHANGING THE BOOT SEQUENCE OF YOUR COMPUTER

When you first start your computer up, your screen is black with all kind of stuff that is written out and kind of flies by and you normally don’t sit and read it because when you really think about it, who cares what it is? I never did – all I cared about was getting to Windows as quickly as possible (I’m telling you, I am all about the speed).

Well, that black screen with all of the junk on it when you first boot (start) up your computer is what you see while your computer is starting to test hardware and other parts on your computer to make sure that everything is a-okay so that it can proceed into Windows. Your computer only knows how to do this by the chip on your motherboard telling it what to do. This chip is called the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). The BIOS is what’s responsible for checking the CPU, disk drives, the system clock, the system fans, etc. and so it issues the POST (the power-on self tests) to check everything. (I know this is probably way confusing, but bear with me, there’s a reason for all of this, I promise.)

RAJANNA [TELUGU]

Gjijigadu
Artist(s): Sanjeev Chimmalgi, Kaala Bhairava
Lyricist: K Sivadatta

Raa Ree Ro Rela
Artist(s): Madhumita, Revanth, Shravana Bhargavi, K Sahiti, Amrithavarshini, B. Ramya 
Lyricist: Ananth Sriram

Karakuraathi Gundello

Artist(s): MM. Keeravani, Kailash Kher
Lyricist: K Sivadatta

Lachuvamma Lachuvamma
Artist(s): Deepu, Shravana Bhargavi
Lyricist: Suddala Ashokteja

Chittiguvva
Artist(s): Shivani, Venu, Sanjeev Chaimmalgi, Ramya
Lyricist: Ananth Sriram

Okka Kshanam
Artist(s): Balaji, Deepu, Revanth, Rahul, Pridhvichandra
Lyricist: Ananth Sriram
Goodu chediri koila
Artist(s): Mettapalli Surender, Chaitra
Lyricist: K Sivadatta

Kaaligajje
Artist(s): Mettapalli Surender, Chaitra
Lyricist: Mettapalli Surender

Vey, Vey
Artist(s): Revanth
Lyricist: Suddala Ashokteja

Dorasaani Koradaa
Artist(s): Amrithavarshini

Melukove Chittitalli

Artist(s): Sudarshini
Lyricist: Chaitanya Prasad

Amma Avanee
Artist(s): Malavika
Lyricist: K Sivadatta 

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Websites for checking the security of domains

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At URL Void, just type an internet address (URL) into the field, click the Scan Now button and, within seconds, a report on the site comes back.


Below is a copy of the abbreviated report on knowyourselves.blogspot.com . Scrolling down further on the site reveals details about which diagnostic tools were used to make the determination that our site was clean.

 
Another site that performs a similar function is Norton Safe Web.



Here again is a field in which a URL can be entered, followed by search results offering safety information on that site.

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GOOGLE CHROME EXTENSION FOR REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION

A remote desktop utility allows you to connect to any computer through a remote desktop connection – as long as both the computers are connected to the internet. There are a good number of scenarios when a remote connection saves the day – following is an example:
You are providing tech support to one of your clients and he needs your help in fixing something.  Sure, you can send all the instructions via an email message, but a remote desktop utility will allow you to use his computer directly from your computer itself. The result is that both you and your client can see his computer screen simultaneously. Additionally, you can completely control the remote computer with your own mouse and keyboard, create files and folders, change Windows settings and do any other possible system task.
A remote desktop connection lets you do everything on the remote computer from your own computer, as if you are operating just another system kept on your table.


Windows XP and Windows 7 both have built-in support for remote desktop connections, so if you know how to get that working, you don’t need a separate remote desktop utility. You might want to read our previous tutorial on setting up remote desktop connection in Windows XP.
However, if you are no geek and need a really simple way to access another remote computer from your browser, try the Google Chrome Remote desktop extension. This extension is a free download and lets you connect to any remote computer from Google Chrome, without having to install another application and go through rigorous setup procedure.
Here are the steps that needs to be followed:
1. Once you have installed the Google Chrome remote desktop extension on the host computer, click the wrench menu at the top right corner and choose Tools > Extensions.













2. This will open the extension page, click on “Launch app” to continue.

3. Sign in with your Google account and grant all the necessary permissions. Don’t worry – you will only have to do this once.

4. Click “Allow access” on the next page and you are done.


Important note: For the remote connection to work, ask your friend to install the extension and set it up as you did on your own computer. Both the host computer and the remote computer needs the extension to be installed and working in Google Chrome.
Sharing Your Computer With A Remote Partner
Sharing your computer with a remote partner is easy -  launch the extension and click on “Share this computer”. The remote desktop utility will provide a 12 digit access code, as shown below:

Copy the 12 digit access code and email this to your friend with whom you want to connect your computer. Do not share this code publicly as anyone who knows this code can connect to your computer and do any activity (e.g delete files, change settings). Please note that this code is generated randomly and it will not be valid once the remote desktop session has expired.
Connecting To The Remote Computer From Your Desktop
If you want to connect to the remote computer of your friend from your desktop, ask him to use the extension and send you his unique 12 digit access code. When you have his access code, launch Google chrome on your computer, open up the extension page and click on “access a shared computer”.

Next, enter the access code ID of your friend and you are done. Both the computers will be connected via Google Chrome’s remote desktop extension and the host user will be able to completely control the remote computer using his own keyboard and mouse. This YouTube video provides a complete walk through of the steps and the remote control environment on host and remote computers.
And since Google Chrome works on Windows, Linux and MAC, it doesn’t really matter which operating system your friend is using. Give this a try!

REMOTE CONNECTION TO THE SYSTEM FOR XP

With the Remote Desktop feature in Windows XP, you are able to control a computer from another office, from home or while traveling. For example, with this feature enabled, you can use the data, applications and network resources that are on your office computer, without even being in your office!
Remote Desktop is the new name for the older Windows based Terminal Services Client that (like with Windows 2000), would allow you to connect to and manage a server remotely for up to two connections. It also allows you to do maintenance on the server and so on. The Remote Desktop in the Windows Server 2003 and XP versions allows the same functionality, except it’s now enhanced and easier to use.
To use the Remote Desktop, you need the following:

• Windows XP Professional installed on your office computer, or whichever computer you plan to operate remotely. This computer is known as the host.
• Display data and keyboard data are sent over a WAN or Internet connection, so make sure that you are working over a good connection. To use a Remote Desktop over a slow connection could be a burden. It will work, but it may not respond as well as you would like. You can also use low bandwidth connections. They will also allow you to remotely control a system.
• Both computers must be connected to the Internet
• To set up the Remote Desktop, start with the host computer:

CREATING MACROS IN MS EXCEL

Microsoft Excel is the one of the most popular spreadsheet programs used worldwide. It has a variety of features such as data storage, creating reports and charts, using mathematical functions, performing statistical analysis, ability to connect to databases, making use of pivot tables, V-lookups etc. One such very useful feature within Microsoft Excel is the ability to make use of “macros”.
What is a Macro?
A macro is a recording of the commands and actions which are used in order to perform a task. Whenever you find that there is a particular task or series of tasks which you perform often, it may make sense to save the sequence of tasks as a macro for reuse later. Thus the applications of Macros to perform frequently occurring repetitive tasks can help free up your time to be spent more productively on doing something else instead.
How to Create Macros
There are two ways of creating macros within Microsoft Excel
1. The first is the Macro Recorder. Excel provides the ability to create macros by creating a recording of the tasks performed by the user. The Macro recorder is usually made use of for simple macros.
2. The second is using the macro editor which is used when complicated macros are required.
The Macro section can be accessed from within the View tab or the Developer tab in the Ribbon in Microsoft Excel.
Recording a Macro
The sequence of steps below details how to record a macro in Microsoft Excel
1. Open Microsoft Excel by clicking on Start>Programs>Microsoft Office>Microsoft Excel. Alternatively, go to Start>Run and type excel and hit the Enter key.
2. Navigate to the Macros section by clicking on the View tab in the Ribbon. Then select the Macros button.

3. A drop down menu appears in which View Macro and Record Macro options are available.
4. Click on the Record Macro button. A dialog box appears

a. Provide a suitable name for the macro.
b. Set a shortcut key for the macro (if required).
c. Choose where to store the macro, within ‘this workbook’, in a ‘new workbook’ or in a ‘personal macro workbook’. By default, it will be ‘this workbook’.
d. Give a detailed description (if required).
5. Perform the series of actions which you want saved within the macro. This step is very important and must be performed without any error because even the errors will get recorded as part of the macro.
6. Once you are done performing the steps required, click on the Macro button and choose Stop Recording from the drop down menu.
7. In order to run a saved macro, choose the Macro button and click on View Macros. A dialog box appears from which the required macro can be selected and run by clicking the Run button. Alternatively, if you know the keyboard shortcut assigned to that macro while creation, you can make use of the shortcut. Click on the Edit button to open Visual Basic Editor to edit the macro’s code. Click on Step Into to run the macro in Debug mode. Use the Delete key to delete unwanted macros.

Microsoft Excel File Type for Macros
Prior to Office 2003, macros could be used as part of just about any excel file. The normal excel format, .XLS could also store a macro. There was an option to enable or disable macros which needed to be set as required.
However post office 2003, with the introduction of the .XLSX format, Microsoft introduced a separate excel for Macro-enabled excel files known as .XLSM. Therefore, if you wanted to create and use macros within an Excel file, it had to necessarily be stored as .XLSM file. This can be seen while saving the file. Choose the Save as file type Excel Macro-enabled Workbook.

Whenever you open an .XLSM file, by default macros are disabled. This is to protect users from unknown content. Click on the Options button and select Enable his content in order to enable the use of macros in your spreadsheet.

Windows 7 Memory Diagnostics Utility

Windows 7 Memory Diagnostics Utility

If you suspect that your computer has a memory issue, but it’s not being detected automatically, it’s best to make use of the Windows Memory Diagnostics utility that’s built-in to Windows 7.

Here’s how to access it:

Click Start, and in the Search Box type mdsched.exe. You can then either hit the Enter key or click the mdsched icon that appears in the search results above.

The window that pops up will ask you if you want to run the memory diagnostic now or when you next restart your computer. Make sure if you choose to run it now that all of your work has been saved.

Whichever option you click, eventually you’ll end up at a screen that looks like this:

It will take a few minutes for the utility to complete the test. When it’s done, your computer will restart automatically.

…and hopefully you’ll see this message in the bottom-right corner when Windows is fully booted.

If not, you may want to call tech support.

PANJAA [POWER STAR-TELUGU]

1. Panjaa
Vocal: Yuvan
Lyrics: Ramajogaiah Sastry

2. Ela Ela
Vocals: Haricharan & Shweta Pandit
Lyrics: Chandrabose

3. Veyira Cheyyi Veyira
Vocals: Saloni
Lyrics: Ramajogaiah Sastry

4. Kshanam Kshanam
Vocal: Shweta Pandit
Lyrics: Chandrabose

5.Anukoneledhugaa Kalakaanekaadhugaa
Vocals: Belly Raj & Priya Himesh
Lyrics: Chandrabose

6. Paparayudu
Vocals: Hemachandra & Sathyan (Featuring Voices of Pawan Kalyan and Brahmanandam)
Lyrics: Ramajogaiah Sastry

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