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Ruby Helyer

United Kingdom, United States
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She/her. Content writer and graphic designer/illustrator. Part-time Brit.
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5 best free alternatives to Adobe creative software you should use instead

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By Ruby Helyer
| XDA Developers
Adobe software is often the go-to for creative projects. With Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro being some of the most popular Adobe tools, you might wonder if there are other better tools available elsewhere. There are plenty of features in Adobe that make me wish I used open-source toolsinstead, but open-source isn’t the only option if you’re making the switch from Adobe software.
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This little machine makes crafting addictive, and I can’t stop using it

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By Ruby Helyer
| MUO Verified
While digital crafting and 3D printing make it easy to create impressive products from your home, I've found something I like even better. This incredible machine takes my crafts from looking homemade to professional quality in a matter of seconds. HTVRont is a competitive Cricut alternative If you’ve worked with home crafts, whether digital or traditional, you’ve likely heard of Cricut. But in recent years, a viable alternative has also been making a mark in the digital craft world: HTVRont.
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These underrated photography apps are free and you probably haven’t tried them

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By Ruby Helyer
| MUO Verified
There are so many photography and camera apps available for mobile that it can feel overwhelming to choose which to install for your device. Most people are one-and-done and don’t think about putting more than one on their phone. But with different apps come different benefits and a range of results for your mobile photography.
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