The Best of Hermit Crab
9 most popular Hermit Crab articles, as voted by our community.
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Hermit Crab on DIY
9 DIY Smart Home Automation Projects for a Shoestring Budget
Home automation isn't cheap. But can build a DIY smart home on a shoestring budget! These nine examples show you how.
Hermit Crab on Mind Maps
5 Ways to Use Mind Maps for Visual Blogs
Mind maps are a powerful productivity tool which you can use across a variety of areas. Let's see how mind maps can help you create a visual blog.
Hermit Crab on Music Production
The Best Free Music Production Software for Beginners
If you're just starting out making your own music, here's the best free music production software for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Hermit Crab on Technology
8 Bold Tech Predictions for 2023
Things move quickly in tech, with lots of exciting changes in store. Here's eight of our top tech predictions for 2023.
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These free AI apps can take a sentence you type and turn it into a realistic painting or an image.
9 YouTube Channels to Watch Free Shows and Movies (Legally)
Whether you like horror, classic films, or soap operas, there's a YouTube channel with free and legal movies and shows waiting for you.
7 Addictive Online Geography Games to Learn About the World and Travel Virtually
These geography games will quiz you on knowledge of countries, places, and territories in unique ways and also teach you a bit about our Earth.
7 Insanely Useful Features to Try On Your Samsung Phone
Samsung Galaxy devices are packed with useful tools and features. Here are seven that you might not have tried, but are well worth checking out.
5 Travel Planning Apps With Live Maps to Plot a Trip Itinerary
These free travel planning apps show all your activities and attractions on a live map and help you plot an itinerary.
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