Free Adobe Acrobat Alternatives for Every Need in 2026

Looking for a cheaper, faster Adobe Acrobat replacement? Explore alternatives including PDNob, LibreOffice, and Inkscape.
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I replaced Adobe Acrobat with this open-source PDF reader, and it’s faster than I expected

I tested multiple PDF readers, and that's when I discovered SumatraPDF. Honestly, I didn't expect much from this open-source ...
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LIHEAP applications open Wednesday

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program application for the 2025-2026 season is now open. The program usually opens in November but was delayed due to the federal government ...
WTEN

HEAP applications now open for New Yorkers

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program are now open for New York, after the application period was pushed back by a month due to the federal government shutdown.
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PDF Shift is a desktop application that allows you to open a PDF, swap pages, delete any portion, and save it as a separate PDF (or overwrite it).

This app is built for Windows x64 and Linux x64. The necessary resources are available from the Release Page. The Linux version is provided by AppImage and requires execution permissions and Fuse to ...
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Stirling PDF 2.0: Major update of the open-source alternative to Adobe Acrobat

The PDF software Stirling PDF has been released in version 2.0. The open-source tool will now offer desktop apps, text editing – and a new licensing model. The developers of Stirling PDF have released ...
Lifehacker

Google's Desktop Search App Is Back (Kind Of)

Back in the Windows XP days, when the only search functionality was a cartoon dog in the sidebar of Windows Explorer (not a joke), Google released Google Desktop. If you installed the application, you ...
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When do HEAP applications open in New York?

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Winter chill has arrived in New York, but a heating assistance program is under threat due to federal funding. New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is set to begin ...
Houston Chronicle

HISD to open K-12 school choice applications for 2026-27 year in December. Here's what to know.

Houston ISD plans to open up phase one of its K-12 school choice applications for the 2026-27 academic year on Dec. 9. Under the school choice application process, HISD families can apply for their ...
WLWT

2026-27 FAFSA applications open, will be processed despite government shutdown

Applications are now open for federal student aid.The education department has confirmed that they will continue to process applications despite the government shutdown.Officials encourage families to ...
Newsweek

Student Loan Update: FAFSA Applications Open Despite Government Shutdown

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live for the 2026-27 school year, even as the government shutdown continues. Prospective and current college students are encouraged to submit their ...
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NYC high school applications open for 2026 school year

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – New York City’s public high schools are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications opened Tuesday for all 400 high schools in the city, as well as ...