Category Archives: Tips & Tutorials

Running Quick PDF Library On 64-bit Machines

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Rowan Hanna

Over on the Quick PDF blog we’ve just published an article explaining how to use WoW64 to run Quick PDF Library on 64-bit machines. The information in this article covers all editions of Quick PDF Library and should enable most … Continue reading →

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How to backup the Benubird database file

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Karl De Abrew

We’ve had a few customers ask us if there’s any way they can back up the Benubird database. Well, there’s nothing built-into the user interface at the moment — however, I can tell you the location of the Benubird database file and you can copy this into your archive for safe keeping. Continue reading →

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Need A Good Personal Document Management Solution?

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Rowan Hanna

I recently came across a blog post from a person who was looking for a good personal document management system. Their requirements were pretty simple: File away scans or pdfs in an organized directory structure. Tag each scan or pdf … Continue reading →

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Skype helps us communicate better

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Rowan Hanna

I was reminiscing this morning while browsing the web archival from 2001 — thanks Google – when it struck me just how profoundly the way we work, communicate and interact with the web and each other has evolved. It’s hard to imagine … Continue reading →

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Automatically import files to Benubird Pro using watched folders

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Rowan Hanna

The single most important thing to remember when using a personal document management system, is that you actually need to use it, for it to be effective. That means you need to set a few rules and stick to them … Continue reading →

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Export files to zip archive, folder or email

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Rowan Hanna

One of my favorite features in Benubird Pro is the ability to export files as a zip archive, a folder or an email attachment. It is simple to export the entire library of files, or the currently selected files, or … Continue reading →

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Filtering files using the Tags Filter

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Rowan Hanna

Previously we covered how to manage tags in Benubird Pro, and continuing on with that theme, in this post we’re going to show you how to use the Tags Filter to quickly pinpoint the file you’re looking for. Adding tags … Continue reading →

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Speed up your tagging with Benubird Pro

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Karl De Abrew

Over at Digital Documents I mentioned the importance of tagging and how it can really improve your workflow. I illustrated the method of doing this manually using Windows Explorer. You’ll be delighted to know that Benubird Pro has been designed … Continue reading →

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Managing tags in Benubird

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Rowan Hanna

Let’s start with the basics. What is a tag? According to Wikipedia: A tag is a non-hierarchical keyword or term assigned to a piece of information (such as an internet bookmark, digital image, or computer file). Tags have really taken … Continue reading →

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Send and receive faxes via email

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Rowan Hanna

I don’t own a fax machine, never have, and never will. But that doesn’t mean I can’t send and receive faxes. For the past few years we’ve been using a service called jConnect Premier to send and receive faxes via … Continue reading →

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