Organizing PDF’s
Practically everyone uses PDF files, whether it is reading a paper or article that someone has sent you, or downloading something from JSTOR, Google Books, Hebrew Books, Project Muse, or similar sites, many people don’t organize their PDF’s very well. While you can simply keep them in different folders and view them with Adobe Reader, Foxit (PC), or Preview (Mac),there are a number of programs which make organizing and viewing PDF’s much easier. There are also programs which will allow you to edit PDF’s, and you can read about those here and here.
I am most familiar with the Mac and there are a number of very good programs which help you organize PDF’s. I have Devon Think and enjoy it very much, but there are a number of other good programs for those who don’t need all of Devon Think’s power such as Yep, Yojimbo and Papers. For PC users there are a number of option, although none of which seem to be as good as those for the Mac, which is a good reason to buy a Mac with its new OS Leopard. If you have decided to stick with a PC, some of your options are JabRef, Docsvault, PaperPort (expensive), and believe it or not, iTunes. The always helpful Lifehacker describes how iTunes can be used as a document organizer.