There’s always something new to spend money on when it comes to tech, here is 5 great things you can get for free.
Here’s a secret that these companies don’t want you to know: There’s a lot you can get without spending a dime.
Take photo storage. Are you using the free space you can get from Apple, Google, and Amazon? Tap or click here for the best ways to store the photos and videos on your phone.
Speaking of money, I hear from people all the time who want to cut Netflix, Hulu, and other expensive streaming services.
Here’s a list of 15 sites you can find movies to watch for free. Some services include ads, but you won’t run into illegal downloads or malware.
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Storage and movies aren’t the only things you can get for free. Here are 5 freebies you can thank me for later.
#1. Photo editing software
Photoshop is the program synonymous with photo editing, but the software subscription is expensive.
Here are a few free ways to crop, brighten and otherwise adjust your photos:
- Canva: This user-friendly browser and app-based editing software is ideal for creating presentations, social media graphics, marketing materials, posters, and anything else you can dream up.
- Pixlr X: This tool runs in your browser; no download is required. It has advanced features like photo filters and drawing options, but it really shines with simple-to-use cropping and resizing tools.
- GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program): This professional-grade photo editor works similarly to Photoshop. Unlike Photoshop, GIMP is free to download.
Tap or click here for an in-depth breakdown of the pros and cons of each option.
Photoshop is also testing a free, browser-based version of its photo editing software.
Right now, you need an Adobe account to access it. Tap or click here for more details and a direct link to try it.
#2. Video editing software
Video editing is the second 5 great things you can get for free. This is one of those things that you don’t need until you really need it.
Maybe you were tasked with putting together a video for a wedding or class reunion, or you finally want to start a YouTube channel.
Most dependable video editing programs cost an arm and a leg. Notice I said most.
When it comes to free options, DaVinci Resolve takes the cake. Tap or click here to see how it makes editing easy.
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If you have a Mac or iPhone, you’ll be glad to know Apple iMovie is a surprisingly good video editor.
Tap or click to see how to turn your clips and photos into a masterpiece with iMovie.
#3. Word processing software
When it comes to productivity software, Microsoft Office is the gold standard. Of course, it’s pricey.
I have recommended LibreOffice for years. It’s an open-source software suite that works much like the apps in Microsoft Office.
It also saves new files in Office formats, so you don’t have to worry about file conversions.
Tap or click here for a step-by-step guide to downloading LibreOffice.
Already using Google Docs? Tap or click for a simple trick that makes starting a new document a snap.
#4. Freeze your credit
Freezing your credit is free. If you ever get prompted to pay, you’re on the wrong site, clicked a shady ad, or spoke to a scammer.
The trick is knowing the spots to freeze your credit. It’s not just one place. Tap or click for the steps you need to take.
This page is worth bookmarking for the next time you get an alert that your personal info was exposed in a data breach.
#5. Burner email addresses
Do you want a coupon code but not the spammy emails that come with it? Use a burner email address.
You can use a free disposable email service like 10–Minute Mail. It’s easy to create a temporary email address to ensure your security, so you don’t have to give away your personal and work email addresses.
Use an iPhone? The Hide My Email feature is powerful, easy to use, and requires no additional downloads.
Tap or click for a simple way to protect your inbox privacy.
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