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The five top picks presented here are computer-base programs—not apps for mobile devices. And because they’re free you can give them all a try to determine which one best suits your needs.

https://www.shutterbug.com/content/best-free-photo-editing-software-2023-video

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Social bookmarking is a way for users to save and share their favorite webpages, allowing them to easily access and organize their bookmarks from any device. They are mainly used for content curation.  They are especially useful for users who …

Most browsers claim to care about your security, but that doesn’t mean they do (especially out of the box). Here are some features to find and enable.

https://www.makeuseof.com/what-makes-web-browser-secure-look-for-features/…

The Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Bill 25) modifies the Act respecting Access to documents held by public bodies and the Protection of personal information. This Quebec Act defines the obligations of public …

If you’re looking for free ebooks to download and dive into, these digital libraries are worth checking out.

https://www.makeuseof.com/digital-libraries-download-ebooks-free/…

As many in education know, commentary about ChatGPT is appearing on the news, social media, and the internet. As I always do, I am exploring its use in my classes (elementary-level gifted education). This post describes its use in education …

These are the best free screen recording apps that have no time limit, or watermarks, and are available in high resolution videos.

https://www.makeuseof.com/free-screen-recording-apps-without-time-limits-or-watermarks/…

Want to try an online course but worried it won’t match up to learning in person? Keep reading to dismantle the biggest myths about online learning.

https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/6-myths-distance-learning…

We’ve compiled some of the handiest computer tricks you should be taking advantage of. The ultimate goal is to help you become more productive by shaving valuable seconds off your workflow. Of course, you can always pass along these tips …

At every turn, academic integrity has been both supported by and tested by technology.As with any commitment to growth and innovation, it is important to acknowledge new challenges and new opportunities. Today, facing a new frontier with AI writing and …

MotionIt.ai creates professional slides & videos for pitch decks, conference presentations & more. Simple steps, export to Google Slides, PowerPoint & PDF.

https://www.motionit.ai/…

The stress of living through pandemic lockdowns has accelerated aging in the brains of teenagers. A recent study by researchers from Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, concluded the pandemic had ‘sped up’ some of this reorganizing, …

OpenAI has recently released their latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot prototype powered by a model from the GPT-3.5 series. It provides a service where you can ask questions and it comes back with a detailed answer in a conversational way. …

Z-Library, recently taken offline by the FBI, was a free, online shadow library that offered students relief from these expenses. Users could download textbooks from numerous academic publishers through the site for free. For students, the shutdown of Z-Library seems …