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How to make a realistic jelly material in Blender
By Pietro Chiovaro published
Recreating the translucency and reflectiveness of a jelly can be a challenge, but Blender’s material toolset makes it a doddle

How to master materials in KeyShot
By Paul Hatton published
Go beyond textures and define the look of your 3D model with materials, using one of the best stand-alone renderers on the market

How to make a laptop battery last longer
By Tom May published
When your computer runs out of juice, it can ruin your day. So follow these 10 tips to make a laptop battery last longer.

3 reasons why you should opt for a controller over a Joy-Con this Christmas
By Beth Nicholls published
Buying Advice Joy-Cons have a lot of faults, and now I've switched (pardon the pun) I'd never go back.

Print and broadcast have died. What's a creative to do?
By Lance Evans published
Who needs creatives when advertising is just clicks?

How to keep laptops cool: don't let your portable PC overheat
By Tom May published
Overheating causes slowdowns and crashes, so here's how to keep your laptop cool, even on the warmest days.

What requirements do you need for a graphic design laptop?
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Buying Advice This is everything you need to know when buying a laptop specifically for demanding creative design work.

When two advertising giants merge, how are creatives affected?
By Lance Evans published
The true impact of the Omnicom/IPG merger: explained.
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