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Ads vs. Paywalls: The Ongoing Tug-of-War for Website Moneyby Noah Davis on April 24, 2025 at 12:33 pm
Ads vs paywalls: both have their perks, but neither is perfect. Ads flood your screen and slow things down, while paywalls lock up content and leave some users […]
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Vidu Q1 Launches Cinematic-Grade Visual Effects and Audio Generation To Take On VFXby Adarsh Verma on April 24, 2025 at 11:39 am
Vidu, the generative video startup by ShengShu Technology, is back with a new model it calls... The post Vidu Q1 Launches Cinematic-Grade Visual Effects and […]
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Best Local 2 Player Games on PS5 (April 2025)by Hisan Kidwai on April 24, 2025 at 11:05 am
The PS5 is a fantastic console, with some of the best performance and graphics. However, despite... The post Best Local 2 Player Games on PS5 (April 2025) […]
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How to Integrate ChatGPT With Visual Studio Codeby Thoriq Firdaus on April 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm
In the past, if you ran into a coding issue in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and wanted help from ChatGPT, you’d usually have to copy your code, paste it into […]
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All CS2 Ranks and Rating System Explained: 2025 Guideby Deepti Pathak on April 23, 2025 at 10:34 am
If you’re new to Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) and you’re looking to figure out the ranking and... The post All CS2 Ranks and Rating System Explained: 2025 Guide […]
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Building An Offline-Friendly Image Upload Systemby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Amejimaobari Ollornwi) on April 23, 2025 at 10:00 am
Poor internet connectivity doesn’t have to mean poor UX. With PWA technologies like `IndexedDB`, service workers, and the Background Sync API, you can build […]
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7 Top Plugins For WordPress (2025 updated)by WDD Staff on April 22, 2025 at 12:27 pm
Designers understand the importance of pushing boundaries while keeping user experience at the forefront. Yet, not every creative idea is easy to implement […]
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Attack on Titan Revolution (AOTR) Codes (April 2025)by Hisan Kidwai on April 22, 2025 at 10:37 am
Inspired by the super popular anime and manga series Attack on Titan, Attack on Titan Revolution... The post Attack on Titan Revolution (AOTR) Codes (April […]
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Hiding Secret Files in Images Using Steghideby Hongkiat.com on April 22, 2025 at 10:00 am
Ever wanted to hide sensitive information in plain sight? That’s exactly what steganography allows you to do. Unlike encryption, which makes data unreadable […]
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10 Exoskeletons That Could Soon Change Our Lives!by Deepti Pathak on April 22, 2025 at 6:23 am
Exoskeletons, like the Iron Man suit, have long been a fantasy for many—and for good reason.... The post 10 Exoskeletons That Could Soon Change Our Lives! […]
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Fresh Resources for Web Designers and Developers (April 2025)by Thoriq Firdaus on April 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm
We are back with another collection of fresh resources for our fellow web developers. This month, we have a variety of tools, frameworks, and libraries that […]
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The Rise of 3D Web Design: Innovation or Just Another Flashy Distraction?by Noah Davis on April 21, 2025 at 12:25 pm
3D web design has the power to pull users in, keep them engaged, and make experiences unforgettable—but only if it’s done right. When it’s smooth, […]
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How To Get the Light Switch Wallpaper on Your iPhoneby Hisan Kidwai on April 21, 2025 at 10:14 am
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen the viral light switch wallpaper... The post How To Get the Light Switch Wallpaper on Your […]
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Lesser-Known PlayStation Games You Need to Play Like Right Nowby Adarsh Verma on April 21, 2025 at 7:07 am
Sure, you’ve played the heavy hitters – God of War, Spider-Man, The Last of Us. But... The post Lesser-Known PlayStation Games You Need to Play Like Right […]
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What Does It Really Mean For A Site To Be Keyboard Navigableby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Eleanor Hecks) on April 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Keyboard navigation is a vital aspect of accessible web design, and a detail-oriented approach is crucial. Prioritizing keyboard navigation prioritizes the […]
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Why Every Web Designer Secretly Hates Their Past Workby Simon Sterne on April 18, 2025 at 12:44 pm
Every web designer cringes at their past work, realizing that what once seemed like a masterpiece has aged into an unrecognizable mess of bad typography and […]
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10 Best iOS Apps to Create and Edit GIFsby Agus on April 18, 2025 at 10:00 am
GIF animations are small compressed files of looping fun that is, more often than not, used for memes. While you can create GIFs straight from a browser […]
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How to Fix Epson Printer Communication Error on Macby Hongkiat Lim on April 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Recently, my Epson printer suddenly stopped working with a frustrating Epson printer communication error. Everything was fine until I tried printing – the […]
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The Surprising Factors That Impact How Consumers Choose Where to Shopby Adarsh Verma on April 17, 2025 at 12:03 pm
Key takeaways Consumers will not necessarily visit a store with a physical location unless it is... The post The Surprising Factors That Impact How Consumers […]
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9 Best WordPress Themes for 2025by WDD Staff on April 17, 2025 at 9:43 am
Let’s be honest—there’s no shortage of WordPress themes that look good on the surface. But when it comes to keeping pace with evolving design standards, […]
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Fostering An Accessibility Cultureby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Daniel Devesa Derksen-Staats) on April 17, 2025 at 8:00 am
While there’s no definitive playbook for building an accessibility culture, Dani shares lessons from his experience in shaping it through habits rather than […]
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How To Install Chrome on Ubuntu: 2025 Guideby Deepti Pathak on April 17, 2025 at 7:47 am
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser, and for good reason. It’s fast, has a... The post How To Install Chrome on Ubuntu: 2025 Guide appeared first […]
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NBA 2K25 Locker Codes (April 2025)by Hisan Kidwai on April 17, 2025 at 7:18 am
NBA 2K25 is the latest iteration in the long-running basketball game series, which allows players to... The post NBA 2K25 Locker Codes (April 2025) appeared […]
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AI-Driven Personalization in Web Design: The Future or a UX Nightmare?by Noah Davis on April 16, 2025 at 12:59 pm
AI-driven web design is either a game-changer or a UX nightmare, tailoring experiences or trapping users in a digital echo chamber. When done right, it feels […]
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Inclusive Dark Mode: Designing Accessible Dark Themes For All Usersby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Alex Williams) on April 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Dark mode isn’t just a trendy aesthetic. It’s a gateway to more inclusive digital experiences, but only if designed thoughtfully. Discover how to craft […]
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Top 10 Web Design Trends for 2025by Carrie Cousins on April 14, 2025 at 12:21 pm
Now that we are fully involved in 2025, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on some of the things happening with website design. There are a handful of web […]
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The Joy of Web Design: Embracing Creativity in the Age of AIby Louise North on April 11, 2025 at 12:06 pm
Web design is a deeply emotional craft, where creativity and human connection come together to tell stories and evoke feelings. In a world of AI and […]
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Gild Just One Lilyby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Steven Garrity) on April 10, 2025 at 3:00 pm
“Gilding the lily” isn’t always bad. In design, a touch of metaphorical gold — a subtle animated transition, a hint of color, or added depth in a drop […]
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Thin Fonts Are a Usability Nightmare—And Finally, Designers Are Waking Upby Noah Davis on April 9, 2025 at 4:07 am
Thin fonts may look sleek, but they’re a usability nightmare—hard to read, inaccessible, and especially frustrating on mobile. Thankfully, some brands and […]
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Using Manim For Making UI Animationsby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Joas Pambou) on April 8, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Animation makes things clearer, especially for designers and front-end developers working on UI, prototypes, or interactive visuals. Manim is a tool that lets […]
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Aqua Is Back, Baby: Run Early Mac OS X Right in Your Browserby Simon Sterne on April 8, 2025 at 12:13 pm
Your browser just became a time machine. With Infinite Mac you can run classic Mac operating systems—from the original 1984 System 1.0 all the way to early […]
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Are We Over-Simplifying UX? The Role of Friction in User Engagementby Noah Davis on April 7, 2025 at 12:31 pm
Reducing friction in web design isn't always the best approach; sometimes, a little complexity can enhance user engagement and decision-making. The key is […]
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Midjourney Just Dropped V7 Alpha — And It’s Kind of a Big Dealby Alex Harper on April 4, 2025 at 2:58 pm
Midjourney just launched its V7 Alpha update, bringing faster image generation, better quality, and built-in personalization. It also introduces Draft Mode for […]
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How To Build A Business Case To Promote Accessibility In Your B2B Productsby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Gloria Diaz Alonso) on April 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm
When passion for accessibility meets business indifference, what bridges the gap? Gloria Diaz Alonso shares how she turned frustration into strategy — by […]
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How Gmail’s UX Reflects Your Habits (and Exposes Your Flaws)by Noah Davis on April 3, 2025 at 12:10 pm
Gmail’s UX is powerful but overwhelming, balancing endless flexibility with a cluttered, default experience. It reflects users’ habits more than it guides […]
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Apple Releases New “Exhausted” Emoji – It’s All of Us, Always!by Simon Sterne on April 2, 2025 at 3:26 pm
Apple’s new “Face with Bags Under Eyes” emoji perfectly captures the universally relatable feeling of chronic exhaustion. It’s already being hailed as […]
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Building A Drupal To Storyblok Migration Tool: An Engineering Perspectiveby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Edoardo Dusi) on April 2, 2025 at 12:00 pm
In this article, Edoardo Dusi shares the engineering and architectural choices made by the team at Storyblok and how real-world migration challenges were […]
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Why You Should Consider NordProtect for Your Identityby Alex Harper on April 2, 2025 at 11:47 am
NordProtect is an identity theft protection service that monitors your personal data, including dark web activity and credit changes, to keep you safe from […]
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Blossoms, Flowers, And The Magic Of Spring (April 2025 Wallpapers Edition)by hello@smashingmagazine.com (Cosima Mielke) on March 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm
The beginning of the new month is the perfect opportunity to give your desktop a makeover. If you’re looking for some beautiful and unique wallpapers to […]
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Do Ugly Websites Sell Better? A Contrarian Look at Web Design and Conversion Ratesby Noah Davis on March 31, 2025 at 12:33 pm
The idea that ugly websites can sell better challenges traditional design principles, suggesting that authenticity and imperfection sometimes drive higher […]
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Fresh Resources for Web Designers and Developers (March 2025)by Thoriq Firdaus on March 31, 2025 at 9:58 am
It’s time for our monthly roundup! We’ve got a collection of the best new web development tools, resources, and frameworks for our fellow web developers. […]
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Transform Your Photo into Artistic Masterpiece with ChatGPTby Hongkiat Lim on March 29, 2025 at 9:55 am
ChatGPT has once again become the talk of the internet with its latest AI image generation update. This feature transforms your photos into various artistic […]
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Extraordinary Things: Where AI Meets Surreal Designby Alex Harper on March 28, 2025 at 1:07 pm
"Extraordinary Things" is a creative project by Yashas Mitta that blends AI-generated surreal designs with human collaboration to turn wild digital concepts […]
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How To Argue Against AI-First Researchby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Vitaly Friedman) on March 28, 2025 at 9:00 am
Companies have been turning their attention to “synthetic,” AI-driven user testing. However, as convenient as it might seem, it’s dangerous, expensive, […]
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Adaptive Video Streaming With Dash.js In Reactby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Teng Wei Herr) on March 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm
HTML `` is the de facto element we turn to for embedding video content, but it comes with constraints. For example, it downloads the video file linearly over […]
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Vibe Coding: Revolution or Recipe for Disaster in App and Game Development?by Noah Davis on March 27, 2025 at 11:49 am
Vibe coding is a new concept where developers use AI tools to generate code through simple text prompts, bypassing traditional coding methods. While it offers […]
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Running Large Language Models (LLMs) Locally with LM Studioby Thoriq Firdaus on March 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Running large language models (LLMs) locally with tools like LM Studio or Ollama has many advantages, including privacy, lower costs, and offline availability. […]
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How to Use UUID for WordPress Author URLby Thoriq Firdaus on March 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm
In WordPress, you can register multiple authors, and each author will have their own URL. The problem is that this author URL shows the author’s username, […]
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Write Clear Git Commit Messages with AI and Commitizenby Thoriq Firdaus on March 21, 2025 at 10:00 am
Writing clear, consistent Git commit messages can be a struggle, especially in a team setup where there multiple developers writing code and contributing to […]
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Previewing Content Changes In Your Work With document.designModeby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Victor Ayomipo) on March 21, 2025 at 8:00 am
You probably already know that you can use developer tools in your browser to make on-the-spot changes to a webpage — simply click the node in the Inspector […]