For the Connected Missionary
Extracting images from a PDF is not as straight forward as it seems like it should be. If going from a PDF to another document type (like a word processor or graphical layout program) then it is as simple as copying and pasting. However, if you need the picture to be a standalone image file, then this tip will show you how to go about it.
Read: Extracting Images From a PDF Using Gimp »
A list of links corresponding to a lecture I gave on tools that missionaries might use for their deputation process. This mainly focuses on computer tools used for keeping in contact with supporting churches and your record keeping process.
Read: Training School Resources: Deputation Tools »
There are many things that can be done to keep your computer and your information safe. Here are some tools I taught about to a group of missionaries recently.
Read: Training School Resources: Digital Security »
Heartbleed was a security vulnerability that does not seem to have been acted upon nor became as serious as it could have been. However, there are some things you want to do to ensure your protection. Remember that changing passwords often is good and use unique passwords.
Read: What to do about Heartbleed »
When using public computers you should be aware that someone could have installed a keylogger which can mine your keyboard input for passwords to your accounts. Here are steps to take to avoid giving away your passwords when you are away from your own computer.
Read: Keyloggers: Safely Entering Passwords Using A Public Computer »
Password Managers make dealing with many passwords an easy task. They allow you to build strong unique passwords without forcing you to memorize them. Once you start using one you will probably be surprised as to how many passwords you have deal with on a regular basis.
Read: Using Password Managers »
Creating unique passwords for your online accounts is important. If you only have one password that you use everywhere, then you risk having all of your accounts compromised when a single password is leaked. Here is how you can create passwords that are secure, unique, and easy to remember.
Read: Creating Unique Passwords »
Missionaries are always needing good images and illustrations for their teaching and presentations. Here is information on two great places to help you get started in finding quality, free images that you can use freely.
Read: Free Pictures For Preaching or Presentations »
When creating MP3 files there is a tradeoff between sound quality and file size. The main reason you would create an MP3 file is so that you can easily distribute it. Therefore, it is important to know what the various MP3 encoding options mean.
Read: Suggested Audacity Settings for MP3 Export »