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It’s been a big year for digital creativity. As the creative software editor for TechRadar Pro, I’ve spent the last 12 months covering a seemingly relentless stream of updates, beta launches, platform overhauls, and the maturing of AI tools from nice-to-haves to essential for professional workflows. And these are the 8 most exciting updates I’ve seen in 2025.From one of the best photo editors becoming completely free to the arrival of generative AI models that seamlessly integrate into existing pipelines, the creative apps space continues to dramatically shift. These new tools mean it’s never been easier to ideate, generate, and…

“You’re only five ingredients away from high-protein dinners your family will love,” says Senior Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin. “For me, the best way to stay on track is to keep things easy and approachable.” That’s why she rounded up a handful of her favorite protein-rich recipes—all of which come together quickly with minimal ingredients. 5-Ingredient Salmon Teriyaki Bowls Peyton Beckwith Here’s a 5-ingredient Trader Joe’s copycat that will fill you up on even the busiest weeknights. Nicole gives it “10 out of 10” stars. Skillet Chicken and White Bean Stew Peyton Beckwith Chicken thighs, cannellini beans, tomatoes, and spinach cook…

If you’ve been following this series of exploration of vectors and their application in SEO, we have covered the building blocks of the plugin I’m sharing with you: Understanding the basics. Solving content issues. Scaling up to handle massive amounts of data. Automating 301 redirects at scale. Running Python scripts in a terminal is powerful, but it isn’t where SEOs and content writers spend most of their day, and there has been a friction point. It wasn’t accessible. We are bringing what we learned directly into your WordPress, a content management system which powers 43.3% of the web. I built…

What does Facebook engagement mean?Facebook engagement refers to how how Facebook users interact with your content through reactions, comments, shares, and clicks. It shows whether a Facebook post is relevant enough for your audience to stop scrolling and take action.Engagement matters because Facebook’s algorithm uses these interactions to decide how widely your posts appear in the news feed. When people actively comment, share, or click, your post reach increases. When they don’t, organic reach declines, regardless of your follower count. For most brands, Facebook engagement is the main signal that determines whether content gets seen or ignored.Engagement also gives you…

I can’t grow anything. Multiple attempts to create a cottage garden, first in Idaho and now in South Carolina, have brought disappointment. Both are challenging climates, but where others have succeeded, I’ve been left with little more than a pile of cherry tomatoes for my vast efforts (those things are bulletproof).I’d all but given up on the idea of ever successfully growing my own food — I can’t even keep those pots of herbs you buy at the grocery store alive for more than a week — until I met the Gardyn Studio 2.A smart indoor garden, the Gardyn Studio…

It’s health kick season, and if you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to get some vitamins in your system, I’ve found just the deal for you.Compact and capable, Magic Bullet’s mini juicer is 50% off at Amazon right now. It’s got a neat capacity that’s ideal for single servings, and can be stored easily between uses. It also pours directly into a handy travel cup, which makes it ideal for taking on the go.Small but mighty (Image credit: Magic Bullet)This juicer is a centrifugal model which creates juice by blitzing ingredients at high speeds and separating solids from liquids. With…

Cooking everything together on one sheet pan keeps prep simple and cleanup quick.Steaming the pierogi at the end delivers tender interiors and crisp, golden edges.Tangy dill pickles and cool sour cream add vibrant contrast to the hearty entrée. Frozen pierogi are a grocery store go-to that my kids never seem to tire of. For years, when I was really in a pinch, I’d boil them and serve them plain or with pan-fried onions and sour cream. My kids loved it, but I always wished it was a more well-rounded meal. And if I did add veggies (or even just the…

Photograph: Matt KamenBoot up the C64U, and you’re greeted by a re-creation of the C64’s menu. Here, you can type in operation commands just as you would back in the day, using the BASIC programming language. Problem: I don’t have the first clue about BASIC. However, in what is possibly the greatest throwback of all, the C64U comes with a spiral-bound, 273-page user guide. It is an absolute tome. Somewhat surprisingly, it’s not a reprint of anything that came with the original, but rather a tailored guide to what the C64U does, where it differs from the C64, and how…

Don’t let a slow Roku ruin your New Year’s Eve plans. Whether you’re counting down to midnight or hosting a movie marathon to start 2026, a freezing screen is the last thing you want to deal with. That annoying spinning circle is usually the moment people give up, declare their device obsolete and start shopping for a replacement. While it’s true that tech slows down over time, you don’t have to tolerate constant buffering and stuttering. Zooey Liao/CNETBefore you dump your streaming stick in the trash, you’ve got to try a few ridiculously simple fixes. There are several steps you…

Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to…read more