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In addition to our best-selling courses and our world-renowned video tutorials, we also offer tons of help articles to help you learn a variety of subjects – including various free software like GIMP, WordPress, Darktable, and Inkscape. Articles are available in over 30 languages.
GIMP 3.0 Talk Is Heating Up – “We Are Getting Close to GIMP 3”
There are many indications that GIMP 3.0 is almost here, provoking within me the giddiness of a schoolgirl and a hope for humanity that I haven't felt since before...
What’s New in WordPress 6.4 (All Updates)
In this article, I'll be showing you what's new in the latest WordPress 6.4 update! With this update, WordPress gets one step closer toward its goal of being a more...
Free Creative Apps Will Need to Adopt AI Fast, or Risk Becoming Totally Irrelevant
The creative world is now changing at a blazingly fast pace thanks to AI going mainstream in 2023 and getting injected into everything. Corporate creative software have...
25 Best GIMP Tutorials for Total Beginners Starting Out in 2023
In this list, I lay out the 25 best GIMP tutorials for total beginners when beginning your journey in this amazing free photo editor! GIMP is a great Photoshop...
How to Add Custom Fonts to WordPress Block Themes (2023)
In this WordPress help article, I'll be taking you step-by-step through the process of adding custom fonts to your WordPress Block Themes. This means you can add ANY...
How to Create a Child Theme for WordPress Block Themes – 2023
In this article, I’ll be showing you a very easy method for creating child themes when using WordPress Block Themes. Block Themes Quick Overview With the introduction...
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