How To Copy Text From Images or Scanned Documents

At times we come across situations where we desperately need to extract text from a scanned document or image. If we do not know of tool to copy text from scanned images then we are damned! We will have to sit and do the tedious task of typing the whole document in order to have a soft copy.

Here we introduce you to GT Text, a totally free and open source OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software hosted on Google Code that performs an awesome job of extracting text from images or scanned or even photographed documents.

How to Extract Text From Scanned Documents/Images Using GT Text

For using GT Text to extract text from images, firstly you have to download GT Text from here or here. Once you have downloaded GT Text, then simply launch it and its all a walk in the park to extract text from images.

Once you launch GT Text, it will prompt you to open the image file/ scanned document from which you wish to extract text. Browse to the file and open it.



Here we have selected a scanned document and have opened it in GT Text, then we select the text area which is  to be extracted from the image.



Once you select the text to be copied from the image , it will automatically be copied onto your clipboard. Simply use the shortcut key CTRL+V to paste it in a word editor like Microsoft Word or anywhere you wish.



Tip: You can select text from the entire image by simply using the shortcut CTRL+F or by going to Tools>> Copy Text From >> Full Image.

You can also use this simple yet powerful image to text extraction tool to extract text in other languages also. To change your preferred text recognition language go to File >> Preferences and then select the “Add Languages” option and select the language you wish.

This is a great tool yet keeps it simple and you should feel super awesome using this cool text extraction tool.

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Convert Videos With VLC Media Player

VLC player is simply an awesome media player that one will never have to look back once he/she starts using it.It has a very simple and humble interface but it is extremely powerful and has many hidden features in it.The ability to convert videos is just one of them.

In this post we will look how to convert videos into different formats like mp4,WMA,WMV,MPEG-2,mp3 using VLC Player.

How To Convert Videos With VLC Player

To convert a video using VLC Player, launch the player and simply use the VLC Shortcut key CTRL+R or go to Media>>Convert/Save.



Now browse and select the video you wish to convert using “Add” option and then press “Convert/Save” button.



Now select the destination folder in which you like to save your converted file using “Browse”and also name your converted file adding a .extension name. Here in this example we are converting the video into an mp3 file so we name it converted.mp3.Now select the profile, i.e. the format to which you would like to covert your video, in this case we have selected Audio-MP3 profile.

Now press “Start” and your conversion should begin in no time.The conversion progress will be shown in the playback window and once it is complete, you can find your converted file in the destination folder  that you have selected earlier.

You can similarly convert your video into different formats like FLV,MPEG-2,MP4,WMV,WMA.This conversion feature in VLC player is by no means comparable to options in other video convertor softwares but it could help you easily convert one or two odd video files in situations where you don’t have a video convertor software with you.

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How To Get Facebook Home

The much anticipated Facebook Home is here, but it is not merely limited to a phone but it is a family of apps and a launcher that will integrate Facebook deep into the Android platform.

If you want to try out the Facebook Home for yourself, you have two options in front of you, but you’ll have to wait till April 12.

Buy an HTC First

Facebook Home is pre-installed and specially integrated on HTC First and it is the first phone that will have a tailored version of Facebook Home. If you are in the US you can buy HTC First through AT&T for $99.99 with a 2 year contract. The release details for other regions are not yet known.

See Also : HTC First Features,Specifications,Price and Release Date

Download and Install Facebook Home From Google Play

If you are not in the US or do not wish to spend 100 bucks on a Facebook phone then you too have a way of trying / using Facebook Home. Facebook Home will be available for Android via Google Play Store from April 12. However it will only be supported by a few phones like HTC One, HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy S III,Samsung Galaxy Note II and Samsung Galaxy S 4 (in future).

Once Facebook Home is released, if you have the latest version of Facebook app / Facebook Messenger app for android, all you have to do is launch any of these apps and it will lead you to Google Play Store where you can download Facebook Home.

While installing you will have the option to simply try or permanently install Facebook Home on your android phone. It is recommended that you first use the 'try’ option so that you can get rid of it easily if you feel it uncomfortable or not worth it.

Image Credits : Facebook,HTC

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Facebook Phone HTC First : Features, Specs, Price, Release Date

Facebook has unveiled Facebook Home, a family of apps and an app launcher that deeply integrates into your Android phone and HTC First is the first android phone that will have Facebook Home pre-installed.

HTC First Release Date and Price

HTC First will be released in the US on April 12 , the release dates for other regions are not announced.This mid range android phone with Facebook Home pre-installed will cost you $99.99 and will be exclusively available through AT&T.

HTC First Dimensions and Weight

HTC First is round edged with dimensions 4.96 x 2.56 x 0.35 inches and it weighs about 4.37 ounces which is approximately 124 grams.

HTC First Camera and Display

It has a 4.3-inch HD 720p touchscreen display and the device comes with a 5 MP rear camera with LED flash and a 1.6 MP camera in the front.It supports video recording of up to 1080p HD.

HTC First Operating System,Memory,Processor

HTC First features  Adroid 4.1 Jelly Bean with better social integration from Facebook Home.It is powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core; Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor.The phone has an internal storage capacity of up to 16 GB and 1 GB of RAM.

Connectivity

HTC First is 3G/4G LTE capable.Other connectivity options are Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0.

HTC First Colors

HTC first is expected to be available in four different colors :Black, White, Red, or Pale Blue.

See Also: How To Get Facebook Home For Your Android Phone

Image Credits: Facebook,HTC

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Facebook Home Unveiled : Is It Really A Facebook Phone ?

Facebook has finally unveiled the much talked about Facebook Phone, the HTC First, but a question lingers! Is the newly launched Facebook Home all about a phone? The answer would be a no. Facebook Home could be something like a screensaver for android devices as the folks at Mashable call it, but that being said, it is not really a screensaver.It performs many other functions and would make Facebook accessible from almost anywhere and anytime when you use your Facebook Home enabled phone.

Facebook Home is neither a forked version of Android nor is it a Facebook phone. It is simply a home launcher and a family of apps for android devices and integrates deeply into the phone which would make your phone more social. ”You're going to be able to turn your Android phone into a great social device,” says Mark Zukerberg, Facebook CEO.



It is a new Facebook mobile approach such that Facebook sinks into the android environment. Zukerberg has iteratively said at the launch function that Facebook Home is about putting people first rather than apps in the conventional smartphone scene.”Our phones today are designed around apps, not people. We want to flip that around.” he said.

While Facebook Home allows you to access to your Facebook anytime anywhere on your Android phone, it could sometimes prove to be annoying when you are up to a serious business.With all the notifications and messages from Facebook popping up every now and then, it can often prove to be a disturbance to your daily activities other than social networking.

What’s The HTC First Then?

Much has been talked about HTC First being the first Facebook Phone.While it is called the first Facebook phone, it is never a true Facebook phone anticipated by many.It is only a mid-range Android phone that has  Facebook Home pre-installed in it.

See Also: HTC First Features,Specifications,Release Date,Price..

How To Get Facebook Home For Yourself

If you have 100$ to play around with, you could buy the HTC First with Facebook Home pre-installed, which will be available through AT&T in the US from April 12. Facebook Home will be available to the Android Public through Google Play Store also on the same date. However the availability of the Android app will be limited to certain devices like HTC One X, HTC One X+, Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy Note II and Samsung Galaxy S IV (in future)

Tell us what you feel about Facebook Home, How do you think it would change the way we use Facebook.Express yourself in the comments.

Image Credits : Facebook

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11 Samsung Galaxy S4 Official Accessories

Samsung’s flagship phone Galaxy S4 has been unveiled and with it comes some cool official Samsung accessories that you might want to give a shot if you are planning on buying a Galaxy S4. Samsung has laid a lot of emphasis on the fitness accessories justifying the catch phrase of Galaxy S4 “Life Companion”.The following is the list of the official Galaxy S4 accessories by Samsung.

1. S View Cover

It is a “smart innovation of the flip cover” as Samsung says, Its pretty cool due to the fact that it lets you have a sneak peek into your home screen and know the time,messages,and calls without opening the cover.

2. S Band

A waterproof band that works in conjugation with the S Health app, tracks your daily activities and determines various health parameters like Blood Pressure,Glucose…etc.

3. Wireless Charging Pad / Cover

Yes, wireless charging is here, but it is not inbuilt on your Galaxy S4, for that you’ll need to have the charging pad.The charging pad comes in two parts, a specially designed back cover which you will have to use instead of the old back cover of your Galaxy S4. Then all you have to do is to keep the phone on the charging pad, rest assured your phone will now start charging wirelessly.

4. HRM

HRM is  Real time Heart Rate Monitor, which when used with Running Pro App, you can control your exercise intensity depending on your heart rate.

5. Game Pad

Smartphones are also about games, for a better gaming experience, better controllers are needed and hence we have the Samsung Game Pad which connects via Bluetooth.

6. Flip Cover

Specially designed flip cover range for Galaxy S4 is eye catchy with vibrant colors.

7. Pouch

A clean and classic Pouch to protect your Galaxy S4.

8. Headset

Compact ergonomic headsets that boast a Premium Hi-Fi sound experience.

9. Protective Cover+

For those who love their Galaxy S4 to death, here is the Protective Cover+ that offers all round protection for your phone.

10. Body Scale

This is again another fitness gadget for your Samsung Galaxy S4 using which you can measure your body weight and synchronise it with the S Health app data via Bluetooth.

11. Extra Battery Kit

An extra battery kit is a must have in case you are travelling.

Recomended Reading: The Best 10 Samsung Galaxy S4 Cases

Image Credits: Samsung

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Google Now Lets You Smell What You Search

If you see someone smelling and licking their screens , Don’t get confused! Its the Google Aroma Magic. Google has launched The Google Nose Beta, using which you can smell objects that you search.You can experience various smells ranging from an Ice cream to Horse Mannure from the Google Aroma Base with 15M+ scentibytes.

Now smell anything on earth by simply googling them.Its Enough said, Now its your turn to smell the world with Google!



Even the Geekiest and brainiest ones had no doubt in the power of Google to deliver aroma search and have fallen prey for what was really an April Fool’s Day Prank by the Search Genie.

Fooled By Google?Now Its your turn to fool others.

Image Credits:Dennis Wong/Flickr

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