We have blogged about how to unlock password protected and restricted PDF files and even how to create and save PDF files from Microsoft office applications. Today we will show you the best, easiest and fastest method to create PDF files globally using the free virtual pdf printer technique.

I have been using popular "Bullzip PDF Printer" solution to save my documents as PDF files universally, but faster, easier and lighter alternative Doro PDF Writer is now my free utility of choice to get the job done. After the initial setup the application installs a virtual printer which is universally accessible from any print-enabled windows application, all you need to do is to send the item you want converted to this virtual printer to convert as a PDF formatted file which can optionally be password protected and restricted.

Adobe today announced a major update to their Acrobat product to the next version Adobe Acrobat 9.0, currently in beta the final version of the product is scheduled to be released next month, with exciting new features like embedding of third-party applications like flash, video, slides and even maps. One the most exciting new feature is support for embedded forms allowing PDF creators to track and collect data from the users.