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    The best vlogging cameras of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

    I thoroughly enjoy testing cameras. When it comes to vlogging, you have to consider things beyond the scope of resolution. Vlogging is an event in itself. Yes, it’s easy to get started, but when you’re vlogging in certain scenarios, you’ll need to know your camera can keep up with you.For example, how’s the audio going to sound if you’re shooting in a windy location? I can answer that for you — horrible. So, your camera will need to have an audio jack that allows you to install a shielded microphone to help cut down on mic rumble.Another example — sometimes a scenario will look better in slow motion. Vlogging isn’t just filming yourself. There’s also b-roll to help enhance the story you’re telling. So, I like to check if there’s any slow-motion capability in the cameras I test. Not all have 120 frames per second recording. Some don’t even have 60 frames per second. This may or may not matter to all creators, but it’s worth noting.When discussing products I’ve not had my hands on directly, I lean on my trusted colleagues in the creator space that have had hands-on time with a particular camera. They’re great resources and will always give me the honest truth about the vlogging camera at hand, without a sales pitch. More

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    5 Trello Power-Ups I use to supercharge my project management

    Without Trello, this project would be a nightmare to organize. Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNETI’ve been using Trello for a long time. I use the project management tool to manage my article pitches to clients, my book-writing schedule, and even a massive stage production I’m preparing to launch.Although Trello is a great product by itself, it also includes Power-Ups, which allow you to add even more features to the platform. There are Power-Ups for anything you can imagine, but I’ve narrowed the field down to five that I regularly use. Also: How to create a Kanban board in Trello for a much more organized lifeNot everyone will use these add-ons, but I’m willing to bet that one (or more) of these Power-Ups will find its way into your Trello account.Let’s take a look at the Power-Ups I use. More

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    Want a programming job? Learn these three languages

    traffic_analyzer/Getty Images If you want a programming job, you better ensure you’re proficient in SQL, Python, and Java. That’s according to the 2024 IEEE Spectrum Top Programming Languages report, which looks at what employers are looking for. Also: The most popular programming languages in 2024 Between the 2022 Top Languages Report and the current 2024 analysis, there have been […] More