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Easy Noise-free Audio Solution for YouTube, Voice Calls, and Streaming

In this article, we want to share our experience with video recording and audio noise issues, from the point of view of a novice YouTuber. We start the journey with limited equipment. then tried upgrading the microphone, fixing noise using software, until finally discovered NVIDIA RTX Voice and Krisp for real-time and easiest noise reduction solutions, not only for recording but also for voice calls like Zoom, Teams, Skype, etc. 

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Inkscape & Photoshop #1: Convert SVG to PSD with Editable Vector

Can Inkscape be a vector companion app to Photoshop? How good is integration? In the first part of this article series, let’s figure out a way to convert Inkscape SVG to editable Photoshop PSD that keeps vector shapes, layers, and other objects. We will use Photopea as the converter, then see the compatibility limitation and also the workaround.

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Godot vs Defold, Which One is Better for Me?

Ok, this is a continuation of my previous article. I’ve been finding a game engine for my next hobby game and did a bit of research on my 2 topmost candidates which are now Godot vs Defold.

Godot is probably a people top of mind when it comes to open-source Unity alternatives. However, Defold is also great. They just went ‘open source’ this year. Although it’s arguably not an ‘open source’ per OSI definition, I’d say it’s open-source enough for me. 

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Wick Editor Tutorial

This time we’re going to talk about Wick Editor. I came across this website by chance and it surprisingly good for animation.

According to the website, Wick Editor is a free and open-source tool for making games, animation, and everything in between. People often compare it to Adobe Flash/Animate. So we are curious and decide to give it a try. This tutorial will walk you through how to animate with Wick, along with 2 exercises on creating simple animations.

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Finding the Perfect 2D Game Engine

Its been a while since the last time I made a game with Flash, and somehow I want to do it again for fun. But, I’m really overwhelmed by the choice of game engines! There are a lot, and almost all of them are accessible. Now you can develop & publish games with Unreal Engine for free. Its something hard to imagine a decade ago. How the industry has changed.

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Tips on choosing the most durable laptop: Business Grade Laptop

“What is the most durable laptop brand?”
“I’m looking for a future-proof laptop for work that lasts for years.“

If you’re looking for a laptop, either a new or used one, there are so many laptop brands out there, and so many models, making a decision becomes overwhelming.

Especially if you have past experience of having a laptop that doesn’t last long, broken right after the warranty expires. Even though you’re certain to treat it carefully and never drop it. We surely don’t want to make the wrong choice again.

It turns out that a tough and durable laptop can be recognized by certain characteristics.

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Raster vs Vector

There are lots to talk about graphic design and digital image manipulation, however before we get there, let’s talk about fundamental things, there are two types of digital graphic images: vector and raster (aka bitmap).

Both vector and raster have their own characteristic, advantages and purpose. So they are both competing and also complement each other.

Let’s talk about each one of them.

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