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Harry Guinness

Harry Guinness is a writer and photographer from Dublin, Ireland. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Lifehacker, the Irish Examiner, and How-To Geek. His photos have been published on hundreds of sites—mostly without his permission.

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The best secure messaging apps in 2025

Secure and private messaging isn't just for spies, whistleblowers, and revolutionaries. It's an important and powerful tool that everyone should take advantage of. Why let anyone who wants to intercept your messages when you don't have to?

By Harry Guinness

12 min read

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The best mind mapping software in 2025

Mind mapping is a powerful creative exercise for brainstorming ideas and finding connections. You start by writing down a central idea or theme, then draw lines branching out into new "nodes," each with their own related idea or theme.

By Harry Guinness

15 min read

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The 7 best Canva alternatives in 2025

Canva is one of the best design tools you can use—but it isn't the only one. Here are the best Canva alternatives.

By Harry Guinness

12 min read

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The best free graphic design software to create social media posts in 2025

As you scroll through your Facebook or Twitter feed, what catches your eye: a boring wall of text or a bold, strong image? Obviously, it's the image (photos are clichéedly called "eye-catching" for a reason).

By Harry Guinness

14 min read


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