Why most free tools aren't free.

A field guide to the five ways "free" online tools cost you something else — ads, limits, watermarks, data harvesting, and the free-trial lie. Plus a 30-second checklist for spotting dishonest ones before you paste your data in.

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The complete guide to image compression in 2026.

A practical, no-nonsense reference for web developers, designers, and bloggers. JPG vs PNG vs WebP vs AVIF, quality settings explained, batch workflows, and the 15-minute checklist that cuts your image weight by 60–80%.

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More coming. Roughly one article per tool. Check back soon.