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Resize and compress an image for upload with Squoosh. Follow real screenshots, check pixels and file size, and know when a free tool is enough.
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Plain-English guides to software, products and everyday decisions. Check what something costs, what it needs and where it falls short before you commit.
Find cheaper flights with Google Flights
Compare flexible travel dates, include baggage costs and check booking arrangements before choosing a flight.
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10 PDF tasks: when free Acrobat Reader is enough
Read, print, fill forms and sign PDFs for free. Follow ten desktop PDF tasks and see when Acrobat Standard or Pro adds something you need.
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Calculate whole packs in Make with ceil
Calculate enough whole packs in Make with ceil. Follow a Free-plan example, compare round and floor, and check exact multiples and zero before using the result.
New Firefox design: adjust tabs, toolbar and New Tab
Adjust Firefox’s new design with clear steps for Compact Mode, themes and New Tab shortcuts. Includes Mozilla illustrations and version checks.
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10 everyday AI prompts you can copy and check
Copy ten original prompts for emails, checklists, spreadsheet help and more. Each includes a specific check before you use the answer.
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Make Numeric aggregator: sum quantities by category
Group order quantities into category totals in Make. Use SUM, fix inconsistent names with trim and lower, and check the result on the Free plan.
10 free software alternatives for everyday computer jobs
Explore ten free tools by task, with practical checks for photo, drawing and video files before you switch from a paid app.
Clean messy text in Make with trim and lower
Remove spaces at the edges of a label and standardise its capitalisation in Make Free. Build a two-module practice workflow, inspect the result and learn what trim leaves unchanged.
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10 Google Sheets formulas beginners can copy
Use a fictional stock list to learn SUM, AVERAGE, COUNTIF, IF and six other Sheets formulas. Includes expected answers and Google’s public examples.
Buying digital downloads: a practical checklist
Check file formats, software requirements, licences and printing before buying a digital template or printable.
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10 Chrome shortcuts for beginners
Find text, zoom, save bookmarks and recover closed tabs. Ten Chrome shortcuts with separate Windows, Linux and Mac keys and clear steps.
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How to write AI UI prompts with Google Stitch
Write a clear UI prompt, inspect the generated screen and request a focused revision in Google Stitch. Includes original screenshots and limits to check.
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Is Make Free enough for your workflow?
Check Make Free's limits, fill in a monthly credit budget, and decide what to measure before you rely on a workflow.
10 computer file terms explained for beginners
Understand file extensions, formats, pixels, compression and project files. Learn what to check before resizing, converting or sharing a file.
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Make filters for beginners: stop the wrong records
Build a harmless Make Free practice scenario, add two filter rules and test which records pass before using the rule in a real workflow.
10 everyday tasks you can do with free browser tools
Compress, resize and export pictures, sketch a diagram and check colour contrast with free browser tools. Includes steps, screenshots and limits.
Free AI chatbots: what to switch off before you start
ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Claude all have free plans. Check their account requirements and the settings that allow your chats to be used for AI training.
How to translate a PDF with Google Translate
Translate a PDF in your browser with clear screenshots, file limits and steps for downloading and checking the result.
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How to plan your first automation workflow
Use a filled example and a copyable workflow brief to plan your first automation. Check expected results and whether the build is worth your time.