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inblooms guides

Practical, plain-language guides to the everyday tasks our tools help with.

How to compress images for the web without losing quality

A practical guide to shrinking JPG, PNG and WebP images for faster websites โ€” which format to pick, what quality to use, and how to hit a target file size.

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QR codes explained: how they work and how to use them safely

What a QR code actually stores, the difference between static and dynamic codes, how to make one for Wi-Fi or a link, and simple tips so your codes always scan.

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Loan repayment methods: equal payment vs equal principal

Understand the common ways to repay a loan โ€” equal payment, equal principal, graduated and interest-only โ€” and which one costs less over the life of the loan.

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EXIF and location data in photos: why it's there and how to remove it

Photos can quietly store the time, camera and even the GPS location where they were taken. Here is what EXIF metadata is, why it matters for privacy, and how to strip it.

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How to create strong passwords and passphrases

What actually makes a password strong, why length beats complexity, how passphrases work, and practical habits that keep your accounts safe.

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How to merge and split PDF files for free

Combine several PDFs into one or pull out the pages you need โ€” right in your browser, with no quality loss and nothing uploaded.

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Colour contrast and web accessibility (WCAG), explained

Why colour contrast matters for readability, what the WCAG AA and AAA levels mean, and how to check your text and background pass.

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Percentages made easy: discounts, tips and tax

The three percentage questions you actually use day to day โ€” a percent of a number, what percent one number is of another, and percentage change โ€” with simple examples.

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The Pomodoro technique: focus better in short sprints

What the Pomodoro method is, why short focused sprints with breaks work, and how to use a timer to get more done without burning out.

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How to type emoji and special characters anywhere

Where emoji and special characters come from, why they sometimes look different across devices, and the easiest way to copy and paste the one you need.

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Private browser tools: what local file processing means

How browser-based file tools work, when local processing helps privacy, and what to check before using an online converter.

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WebP vs JPG vs PNG: which image format should you use?

A plain-language guide to choosing between JPG, PNG, WebP and AVIF โ€” what each is best at, when to convert, and how to keep files small without losing quality.

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JSON formatting and validation, explained

What JSON is, why formatting and validation matter, and how to fix the most common errors โ€” in plain language for anyone working with APIs or config files.

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Privacy-first browser tools: local processing, uploads and safer workflows

A pillar guide to choosing browser tools that keep image, PDF, text and calculator work local whenever possible.

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Image tools workflow: compress, convert, clean and publish

A practical workflow for web images: resize, choose a format, compress, remove metadata and check colors.

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Document tools workflow: PDFs, invoices and clean sharing

How to connect text cleanup, PDF tasks, invoice documents and safer sharing in one browser-based workflow.

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Online PDF tools: merge vs split vs convert

A decision guide for choosing the right PDF action: merge, split, extract, organize, image export or conversion.

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Invoice vs quote vs receipt: what to send when

A plain-language comparison for freelancers and small businesses choosing business document types.

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