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PowerToys – 11 awesome features Microsoft won’t add to Windows – Add handy features to your Windows computer with this free download.
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It’s time we fix the unethical design of cookie consent windows – Thoughts on creating a more transparent cookie consent UI.
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Contextual Spacing For Intrinsic Web Design – Learn how to coexist with unpredictable browsing environments through spacing.
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25 Free Watercolor Brush Sets for Adobe Photoshop – Add all manner of watercolor effects to your images with these Photoshop brush sets.
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Scrollex – A react library that lets you build beautiful scroll experiences using minimal code.
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Free illustrator Colour Palettes+ Pack – Get inspired with this pay-what-you-want collection of color palettes.
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Building a combined CSS-aspect-ratio-grid – Tips for building a layout that requires multiple image aspect ratios.
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What to Know Before Using Social Media APIs on Your Website – Social media APIs can be beneficial, but they’re not without risk.
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You Don’t Need A UI Framework – Why UI frameworks rarely deliver on their promised convenience and efficiency.
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Drop-in Minimal CSS – Easily add minimal CSS boilerplates to your projects with this handy tool.
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Learn CSS Subgrid – Discover the purpose of subgrid and how it will make CSS Grid even more powerful.
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Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User – How to simplify your designs using the very same principles a chef uses.
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Syntax Highlighting (and More!) With Prism on a Static Site – The secrets behind adding syntax highlighting on a Next.js-powered blog.
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Image Trail Animation for an Intro – An intro animation concept with an initial loader and an intro screen that animates to a new layout using various effects.
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The 10 Best Plugins for Adding eCommerce to WordPress – Whether you need an all-in-one solution or something niche, WordPress has an eCommerce solution for everybody.
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