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Short, practical guides about the tools on this site.

ATS-friendly CV in 2026: what actually matters

April 24, 2026 · 7 min read

What an Applicant Tracking System actually does, what it doesn't, and the small CV choices that genuinely make the difference — with a free CV maker to try them.

Learn multiplication the easy way (without tears)

April 23, 2026 · 5 min read

A parent-friendly guide to the times tables: which order to teach them, the tricks that actually stick, and free printable practice sheets.

Fun online learning tools for kids (2026 guide)

April 22, 2026 · 5 min read

A round-up of free, ad-free browser tools that help children practise spelling, math, memory and creative writing.

The Pomodoro Technique for students (and anyone who studies)

April 21, 2026 · 4 min read

What the 25-minute focus method is, why it works, and how to use it to study smarter — not longer.

Markdown cheat sheet for beginners

April 20, 2026 · 4 min read

The 90% of Markdown you'll actually use, on one page — with a live editor to try it.

10 free online utility tools you'll actually use in 2026

April 2026 · 5 min read

A practical tour of simple, privacy-friendly utilities every developer and everyday user should have bookmarked.

How to generate strong passwords (and why length beats complexity)

April 2026 · 4 min read

The simple math behind password strength, how to think about entropy, and when a passphrase is better than a random string.

How to write a clean CV for free — a practical step-by-step

April 2026 · 6 min read

What to include, what to cut, and how to export a polished CV as PDF without signing up to anything.