Every guide, all in one place
Pick a topic below. Each one is written in plain English, with friendly screenshots where they help.
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- What to do if you don't have a printer Six reliable ways to print a PDF when you don't own a printer — from the library to FedEx to a helpful grandchild.
- How to save a web page as a PDF Turn any web page — a news article, a recipe, a tracking confirmation — into a neat PDF file you can keep, email, or print later.
- How to email a PDF to someone Attach a PDF to an email and send it — works in Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, Apple Mail, and on your phone.
- How to combine two PDFs into one file Merge multiple PDFs into a single, tidy file — no software to install. Works on any device through our free, private PDF tool.
- How to fill out a PDF form Type into the blank lines of a PDF form — no printing, no scanning, no extra software. Works on every device.
- How to scan a paper document into a PDF Use the camera on your phone to scan a paper document and save it as a proper PDF — no flatbed scanner required.
- How to save a PDF to a USB flash drive Copy a PDF onto a USB stick so you can take it to the library, a print shop, or another computer.
- How to spot a phishing email (and what to do about it) Five simple checks that help you tell a fake email from a real one — plus the right way to report one.
- How to video call your grandkids (FaceTime, Zoom, Google Meet) Pick the easiest app based on the phone you have, and get set up in ten minutes with step-by-step help.
- How to make strong passwords you will actually remember A kind, practical walk-through: why passwords matter, the two rules that beat any cracker, and the one tool that eliminates the problem for good.
- Getting started with PDFGear A friendly orientation to the PDFGear screen and the three tasks most people need: merging two PDFs, shrinking a big PDF, and filling out a form.
Windows
- How to print a PDF on a Windows computer A clear, step-by-step walkthrough for printing a PDF on any Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer — no extra software needed.
- How to install PDFGear on a Windows computer Two safe, step-by-step ways to install the free PDFGear app on Windows 10 or 11 — through the Microsoft Store or by downloading directly from their website.
Mac
- How to print a PDF on a Mac A friendly walkthrough for printing a PDF on any Mac — MacBook, iMac, or Mac mini. Uses only the software that came with your computer.
- How to install PDFGear on a Mac A calm, step-by-step walkthrough for installing the free PDFGear app on a MacBook, iMac, or Mac mini — including how to handle the first-time "unidentified developer" message.