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July is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for a new collection of desktop wallpapers. Created with love by artists and designers from across the globe, they are bound to bring some good vibes to your...

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Looking for backup solutions for WordPress websites? Here are seven popular options (that are all compatible with WordPress.com).

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Blob, Blob, Blob. What's the most effective way to create blob shapes in CSS? Turns out, as always, there are many. Let's compare them together! CSS Blob Recipes originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family....

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KelpUI is new library that Chris Ferdinandi is developing, designed to leverage newer CSS features and Web Components. I've enjoyed following Chris as he's published an ongoing series of articles detailing his thought process behind the library, getting deep...

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The CSS if() function enables us to use values conditionally, which we can already do with queries and other functions, so I’m sure you’re wondering: What exactly does if() do? Let's look at a possible real-world use case. Poking...

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As online scams become more sophisticated, Carrie Webster explores whether good UX can serve as a frontline defense, particularly for non-tech-savvy older users navigating today’s digital world.

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