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Microsoft makes its 3D emoji library available on GitHub and Figma

Microsoft is making available more than 1,500 of its 3D emoji to creators via GitHub and Figma. But sorry, Clippy fans: no paperclip for you.

August 10, 2022 by Mary Jo Foley in Creativity Software

How to take a full-page screenshot in Google Chrome: Four different ways

A full-screen capture on Google Chrome is easier said than done. Follow this how-to for flawless screenshots, every time.

August 8, 2022 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Creativity Software

The 4 best free video editing apps: Free but powerful software

What is the best free video editing software? iMovie, of course, thanks to its ease of use for beginners. But if you're not an Apple user, you can still perfect your videos with any of the following free video editing apps. We researched and compared the best by pricing and features such as ease of use, free trials, and system requirements to come up with our No. 1 pick and several other honorable mentions.

July 29, 2022 by Lena Borrelli in Creativity Software

The 5 best screen recording apps: Software that makes capturing easy

What is the best screen recording software? Camtasia is ZDNet's top choice. We looked at tools, editing, sharing, compatibility, and cost to come up with the five best apps. Spare the stress and remember those important details with these screen recording options.

July 17, 2022 by Lena Borrelli in Services & Software

The 5 best DSLR cameras: Pro-grade kit for photographers

What is the best DSLR camera? The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is ZDNet's top choice. The cameras on this list distinguish themselves for their versatility for beginners and pros alike, interoperability with different lenses, and image and video capabilities.

July 17, 2022 by Charlie Osborne in Photo & Video

Microsoft OneNote app for Android just got even better. Here's what's new

Microsoft refreshes its OneNote app on Android with better ways to take notes across platforms.

July 12, 2022 by Liam Tung in Creativity Software

How to use the new Google Docs Pageless feature (and why you might want to)

Google has rolled out a new Docs page layout called Pageless. Jack Wallen has the skinny on this new feature and how to enable it.

July 7, 2022 by Jack Wallen in Creativity Software

Arc Studio is the affordable Final Draft alternative you've been looking for

Jack Wallen kicks the tires of Arc Studio script writing tool and comes away seriously impressed. Is this the right tool to help you get your screenwriting career off the ground?

July 6, 2022 by Jack Wallen in Creativity Software