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InDesign Secrets: Tips for Naming EPUB Files

Friday, February 27, 2015 9:00 AM

File names with spaces and special characters will get your EPUBs rejected by ebook retailers. Get tips for naming your EPUB files — with InDesign Secrets.

Real-Life Math: What Are Your Chances of Winning the Lottery?

Friday, February 27, 2015 7:00 AM

Math can be fun—when you're making millions! Here’s how to calculate your chances of winning the lottery — specifically, the MegaMillions jackpot.

Turbocharge Your Typing on iPads and iPhones

Thursday, February 26, 2015 8:00 AM

Typing on iPads and iPhones can be tedious. Check out these third-party custom keyboards and other tricks to make it much easier!

Use Damage Textures to Create a Vintage Photo Effect in Photoshop

Thursday, February 26, 2015 7:00 AM

Find out where to buy—and how to hunt for—antique textures that you can add to your images in Photoshop for that distressed, vintage photo effect.

Recording Home Office Expenses in QuickBooks

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 8:00 AM

If you run your business from home, you can use part of your home office expenses as company expenses. Here's how to record them in QuickBooks.

Swift 1.2 Is a Major Update—But Doesn’t Replace Objective-C

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7:00 AM

The new version of Swift has lots of changes, and while Swift 1.2 has promise, it's still buggy and unreliable for anything but small projects.

Turn an MRI Scan into a 3D Volume in Photoshop

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 10:30 AM

This week Deke’s Techniques gets personal as Deke assembles images from an MRI scan of his own knee into a 3D volume in Photoshop CC!

Use These Siri Commands to Manage Texts, Emails, and More

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 7:00 AM

If you have an iPhone or iPad with Siri, you’ve got a built-in social assistant at your beck and call. Try these Siri commands for managing communications.

Want More Free Time? How About a Whole Month?

Monday, February 23, 2015 7:00 AM

Imagine if you had an entire extra month each year. It's possible to have that much more free time—if you follow these four steps.

3 Cheers for the Mixology App — Stirred up by a lynda.com Member

Sunday, February 22, 2015 7:00 AM

Developer Matt Hillebrand shot hundreds of stunning cocktail photos to go with the recipes in his popular Mixology app — and he learned it all on lynda.com.

Which Is the Best GoPro Battery? We Test Them!

Saturday, February 21, 2015 9:00 AM

We put several batteries to the test to find out the best GoPro battery. Find out which runs longest, which charges fastest, and more—on Video Gear Weekly.

5 Tips For Songwriters: Getting Through the Slumps

Saturday, February 21, 2015 7:00 AM

Here's advice for struggling songwriters from a guy who's been writing for the music industry for 20 years. Don't give up! Just follow these tips.

A Peek Inside the Music Industry

Friday, February 20, 2015 9:45 AM

Meet The Simpsons composer, a Soundgarden producer, and a guy with 23 Grammys (!) in our new music-industry interview series.

Freelancers: How to Use Pinterest to Promote Your Business

Friday, February 20, 2015 7:00 AM

Did you know freelancers can use Pinterest to attract and retain clients? Here's how to use the social media platform to promote your freelance business.

InDesign Secrets: Hiding the Annoying Content Grabber Icon

Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:30 AM

You know that little "O"-shaped icon that appears when you pan over an image in InDesign? It bugs. Here's how to get rid of it.

What's the Coolest Thing You Ever Made with Photoshop?

Thursday, February 19, 2015 7:00 AM

In honor of Photoshop's 25th anniversary, we asked our expert artists to share something they created with this ever-popular, genre-shaking tool. Come see!

How to Avoid a Tax Audit (Hint: Use FreshBooks!)

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7:00 AM

Stave off a grisly audit by staying organized in FreshBooks, from storing receipts online to connecting to your bank feed.

Create the Look of Chiseled Letters in Photoshop

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 10:30 AM

This week's Deke's Techniques shows how to create the look of chiseled letters using Photoshop's Smart Objects and Smart Filters.

Author Spotlight: The Multi-Dimensional George Maestri

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 7:00 AM

Author George Maestri explains why 3D and animation are important skills for anyone in creative fields today—and how a lynda.com course once saved his hide!

Understanding Copyright for Photographers — and Beyond

Monday, February 16, 2015 7:00 AM

Protect your images! Our expert breaks down the who, what, when, where, and why of copyright for photographers.