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Client-Side vs. Cloud PDF Tools: An Engineer's Security Analysis
Privacy & Security

Client-Side vs. Cloud PDF Tools: An Engineer's Security Analysis

We audited the security models of top online converters. The results were alarming. Here is why we switched our entire architecture to WebAssembly—and why your data depends on it.

2024-01-15
10 min read
How to Merge PDFs Without Ruining Formatting: An ISO Standard Approach
Guides

How to Merge PDFs Without Ruining Formatting: An ISO Standard Approach

Merging PDFs often breaks links and blurs images. We explain the 'Stream Copy' method based on ISO 32000 specifications to ensure zero quality loss.

2024-01-18
8 min read
I Cancelled My Adobe Subscription. Here is the ROI Analysis.
Reviews

I Cancelled My Adobe Subscription. Here is the ROI Analysis.

Adobe Acrobat is the industry standard, but is it worth $240/year? We analyze the feature usage of 500 freelancers and propose a high-ROI alternative stack.

2024-01-22
9 min read
Why Emailing Unprotected Legal Documents is a Liability Nightmare
Security

Why Emailing Unprotected Legal Documents is a Liability Nightmare

Unencrypted email violates GDPR Article 32. We explain the legal risks and how to implement a compliant 'Two-Channel' delivery system.

2024-01-24
6 min read
Why Your Website is Slow: The Hidden Cost of Unoptimized Images
Development

Why Your Website is Slow: The Hidden Cost of Unoptimized Images

A 5MB hero image can kill your SEO rankings. Learn how to resize and compress assets to improve Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) scores.

2024-01-26
8 min read
Why You Should Stop Installing 'Free' Audio Recorders
Audio

Why You Should Stop Installing 'Free' Audio Recorders

Desktop software is often bloated. The W3C MediaStream Recording API allows for studio-quality recording directly in the browser. Here is how it works.

2024-01-28
5 min read
The Data Analyst's Guide to RFC 4180 and Clean CSVs
Data Tools

The Data Analyst's Guide to RFC 4180 and Clean CSVs

Bad data breaks imports. We explore the IETF RFC 4180 standard for CSVs and how to validate your data before importing into Salesforce or SQL.

2024-01-30
7 min read
Watermarking Strategies: A Low-Tech Information Rights Management (IRM)
Security

Watermarking Strategies: A Low-Tech Information Rights Management (IRM)

Beyond encryption, psychological deterrence is key to DLP (Data Loss Prevention). Learn how to use personalized watermarks to trace internal leaks.

2024-02-02
6 min read
Repurposing Content: Optimizing PDFs for Instagram & LinkedIn Algorithms
Content Creation

Repurposing Content: Optimizing PDFs for Instagram & LinkedIn Algorithms

Don't screenshot your slides. We explain the exact pixel dimensions and aspect ratios favored by social algorithms and how to extract them from PDFs.

2024-02-05
5 min read
The 'Black Bar' Myth: How to Properly Redact Sensitive Info
Security

The 'Black Bar' Myth: How to Properly Redact Sensitive Info

Drawing a black rectangle doesn't remove data. We analyze the 'Paul Manafort' error and referencing NSA guidelines on document sanitization.

2024-02-08
7 min read