The Verge

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Back in 2019, photo storage service Flickr changed its previous policy of offering 1TB of free storage to its users, limiting free storage to 1,000 photos instead. Google provides each of its accounts with 15GB of free storage. There are no free plans, but you can try out the Pro plan for two weeks before committing yourself.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

The app lets you combine images, apply effects, and share images through social media. If you're a Photoshop newbie, you might try the free Adobe Photoshop Express (Android, iOS) first. You transfer images from your iPad into Photoshop, view open Photoshop images, and more. CleverPhoto.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The free plugin version is incredibly easy to set up and use—indeed lots of people already have it installed on their site—and it works a little differently than other testing platforms. Available for free (with a premium version coming in at under $60), Simple Page Tester is another plugin dedicated just to WordPress sites.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2017

Do you wake up in a cold tech sweat when you know you'll have to adjust an image of your executive director for an annual report, post photos on your website from an event, or create an invitation to your organization's gala affair? Free Online Design Courses for Nondesigners. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Photoshop 101.

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The Verge

AUGUST 12, 2021

Image: ToneStone. There have been other games that let users make music, but it's difficult to navigate the line between being too complex for beginners and too simple. Image: ToneStone. Compare this image of ToneStone’s UI from one of its tutorial videos to FL Studio’s UI, seen below.

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The Next Web

JULY 14, 2013

Once you have their email addresses in your email marketing software, you can email customers with surveys, promotions, product launches, free tools, educational content or anything that might be of value to them. Header image credit: Pond5. Wade Foster , Zapier. It’s 2013 — you can’t afford not to be personalized and relevant.

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The Verge

MARCH 2, 2021

But the biggest difference between DJI’s FPV and most other FPVs is the image transmission. At a few points, I noticed some sort of interference with the image where I’d have to come to a stop and wait a few beats before I’d continue flying, but for the most part it has been smooth sailing.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2017

There are a lot of resources out there that will let you create content for free. While the desktop version might be complicated, the mobile app is just right for a beginner. With this free app, you can create your own filters. With this free app, you can create your own filters. And this app is free. Lightroom .

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2023

Principles for the weekend were spot on: Beginners are sexy Get uncomfortable Hiccups are natural So serious, it's hilarious The world is a passion project pic.twitter.com/eHc6w48IZ0 — Sheel Mohnot (@pitdesi) April 3, 2023 The main rule? Stuff like “Beginners are sexy” and “The world is a passion project.” Are we surprised?

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Byte Technology

JUNE 20, 2017

So if you’re ready to embark on an online writing venture or just want to ditch a tired old theme and reinvent yourself and your page, check out some of these choices for hot and happening themes, some paid and some free but all nicely attractive and mobile friendly.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 20, 2013

In that case, the following might work: Everyone wants to be taught: Use “Introduction,” “The beginners guide,” “In 5 minutes” and “DIY”. For more great tips on optimizing your blog, check out our post on 16 Top Tips from Blogging Experts for Beginners and also 7 Simple and Proven Tips to Increase Your Blog Subscribers.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 14, 2017

Fortunately, there’s also some tried-and-true technology that greatly aids in customizing your site: it’s the drag-and-drop process, and anyone who has even touched a computer in their life is probably aware of how it works: click on an icon or image, hold down the button and move it to wherever one wishes.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Home Assistant Amber is a smart home hub for the free, open source home automation platform. Nabu Casa, the company behind the free, open-source software, has launched Home Assistant Amber, its first ready-to-use hub that can run Home Assistant software out of the box. Image: Nabu Casa. Image: Nabu Casa. Image: Nabu Casa.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Think of the nightmare of losing years of blog posts, original images and all the custom tweaks and add-ons you’ve slaved over to build your dream page? And the sad reality is that too many WordPress users—especially beginners—believe that having a backup system in place is of no importance. The “WP-Content” Folder.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 21, 2017

Most are free and many are easy to use for beginners, but don’t be afraid to call in some help from the WordPress experts if you’re unsure of how to install and launch them or if you need a tutorial on how to safely and efficiently administer the themes.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Once the sole stomping ground for experienced coders and the like, today a host of CMSs have entered the mainstream and the realm of the layman, allowing beginner website owners and bloggers to join the virtual world looking every bit as sharp as the products produced by seasoned designers. E-Commerce Up and Comers. New and Notable.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2011

For those of you just getting started, check out our Nonprofit Social Media 101 curriculum for beginners, which has examples, tips, and videos about getting started with and managing your social media presence. Share images of your organization's mission in action and enhance your community outreach with Flickr Pro (admin fees: $6 - $15).

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2016

Fertilize your fundamental Adobe Photoshop skills at Wes Holing's 60-minute webinar for advanced Photoshop beginners on Thursday, March 10. You'll learn more about design terminology, working with layers, and changing image backgrounds. Image : Sara RF / CC BY. Register now. Sprout Your Digital Literacy Training Program.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

There are seven free online courses available starting in mid-September by people like Paul Brest, former head of the Hewlett Foundation and a faculty co-director of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. All of the Philanthropy University courses are free and available anywhere in the world. spanhidden.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Sometimes Alex will create the foundation of an image in Cinema 4D, then layer on top of it in Photoshop. Other times, Alex will create images in Photoshop then build 3D assets around it, trying to match depth and perspective. For beginners. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Illustration by Alex Castro.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Thankfully, there are quite a few free resources out there, some of which are tailored toward nonprofits. offers a free three-week course called Digital Analytics Fundamentals. It's designed for beginner to intermediate users of Google Analytics. Image: Shutterstock. Tutorials and Webinars. Google Analytics Academy.

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The Verge

JANUARY 1, 2021

What I like most is how simple most of the workouts are, which leaves me free to alleviate the boredom of exercise by listening to podcasts while I work out. Fitness instructors have always shared some content on Instagram, but the closing of gyms and fitness studios brought a wealth of free guided workouts to the app. Image: Garmin.

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The Verge

MARCH 18, 2022

One of the easiest utilities for beginners to run is Cinebench R23. This program uses your CPU to render a 3D image and evaluates how well it does that. It’s free and only takes 10 minutes to run. Here’s how to do it. Here’s what Cinebench looks like in the app store. How to Download Cinebench.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a warm drink, and get cozy with TechSoup's free nonprofit and library tech webinars. SEO for Beginners. This free webinar will teach you basic SEO tips to help your organization's site and content rank higher in online searches. Adobe Photoshop Tools and Filters for Advanced Beginners.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Where the original was mostly targeting people who were thinking about making that first step into the drone world, the DJI Mini 2 aims to satisfy not only beginners but also experienced drone pilots, photographers, and videographers. Images start looking muddy and lose definition and color.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

It also reminds folks that it is robot. This bot is for lead generation and was created using one of the free chat creation platforms for messenger which I discuss below. It is helpful to keep your responses short and incorporate emojis, images, and even video. Beginner Guide To Growing Your Audience on Facebook Messenger.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Image sourced from Tableau Student Ambassador Jason Khu’s The Tableau Desktop Workspace Interface Guide. . Image sourced from Tableau Student Ambassador Jason Khu’s The Tableau Desktop Workspace Interface Guide. . Tableau Public is a free platform to explore, create, and publicly share data visualizations online.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2013

A powerful image can instantly communicate your organization's message on your website or blog. A collection of inspiring images can make a great presentation even better. TechSoup also offers professional-level image-editing software from Adobe: Photoshop Extended CS6. Choosing the Right Software. Elemental Effects.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

There were resources on the market, like Robinhood, or whatever it is, but I think at the end of the day, there are still a lot of barrier points for the everyday, beginner investor to get in,” Varanasi told TechCrunch. Image Credit: Haje Kamps / TechCrunch. Image Credits: Staax.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. The free Instagram and Vine mobile apps let you record, post, view, and comment on short videos from your mobile device. Images and Videos.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Image sourced from Tableau Student Ambassador Jason Khu’s The Tableau Desktop Workspace Interface Guide. . Image sourced from Tableau Student Ambassador Jason Khu’s The Tableau Desktop Workspace Interface Guide. . Tableau Public is a free platform to explore, create, and publicly share data visualizations online.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

We just kicked off our free webinar series on how your organization can get up to speed on communicating with your audience through their mobile devices. Find the free audio recording and presentation of the event here. Sign up for this free webinar here. Sign up for this free webinar here. Product Donations.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

TechSoup now has a surprising array of mostly free, self-paced online courses. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Create a Fundraiser Invitation Using InDesign. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Photoshop. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Getting Started with Illustrator. Finding and Using Images for Your Nonprofit. Image: TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 10, 2012

A very good place to start is the TechSoup article, A Beginner's Guide to Electronic Software Downloads. What to Do after Downloading ISO Files from Microsoft is a valuable new how-to article on steps to follow after you have downloaded a file image, which is called an ISO file. Get Started. How to Download Microsoft Donations.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Some platforms offer free versions of their software with simpler tools for nonprofits just getting started, while comprehensive solutions with more complex features often have subscription-based pricing. Pricing Mailchimp offers multiple pricing plans tailored to your needs, including a free beginner plan.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Performance Optimization: Choose builders that emphasize website performance optimization, including fast loading times, image optimization, and mobile-friendly designs. Open-source: Free to use and modify, offering greater control over your website’s code and data.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Elefint , a design studio that works with social impact organizations and nonprofits, teamed up with TechSoup to build our new free design basics course. Stay tuned for our Design for Nondesigners 201, coming soon, which will build on this beginner course. Image : Dragon Images / Shutterstock. spanhidden.

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