Articles by: Ruth Gaukrodger

Ruth has worked across both print and online media for more than five years, contributing to national newspaper titles and popular tech sites. She has held a number of journalist roles alongside more senior editorial positions, and is now the Digital Learning and Hobbies editor for the Top Ten Reviews brand.

Articles by: Ruth Gaukrodger

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Best remote control cars 2023: The best RC cars for kids and adults

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 24 May 23

Buying Guide Want one of the best RC cars? Charge your batteries for the best remote control cars you can buy today.

Best learn English software 2022

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 15 March 22

Buying Guide Get the best learn English software to perfect your language skills on your terms.

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Best family tree makers 2023

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 14 June 22

Buying Guide Use the best family tree makers to record your history and trace your lineage.

Best online tutoring services

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 20 December 21

BUYING GUIDE Here’s our definitive ranking of the best online tutoring services.

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Best ASL online courses 2022

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 6 January 22

Buying Guide Here are all of the best ASL online courses currently available, for those who want to master American Sign Language through digital lessons.

Best online learning platforms 2023

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 10 November 21

Buying Guide These are the best online learning platforms for anyone who wants to learn remotely on a flexible schedule.

Best coding courses online: Person coding on laptop

Best coding courses online 2022

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 18 January 22

Buying guide We’ve tried and tested the best coding courses online, so you can find the perfect class and start learning how to master languages like C# and Python.

How to use MyHeritage to sharpen, colorize, and animate old photos

How to use MyHeritage to bring old photos to life

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 29 June 21

How to MyHeritage has a handful of photo-tweaking features that can help you enhance and animate your old family snaps.

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Listen to the first Harry Potter for FREE on Alexa devices

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 24 June 21

News Audible and Pottermore Publishing have teamed up to bring the first instalment in the Harry Potter series to Alexa-enabled gadgets.

The best Amazon Prime Day Instant Pot deals 2021

Best Amazon Prime Day Instant Pot deals 2023

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 17 August 22

AMAZON PRIME DAY Amazon Prime Day is finished for now, but this year's event saw some top discounts on Instant Pots

Cheap Rosetta Stone deal! A lifetime of language lessons for just $159

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 21 June 21

Deals Amazon Prime has wiped $40 off the Rosetta Stone Unlimited Languages Lifetime subscription. Hurry - limited time deal.

Jonathan Van Ness shares self-care tips in new Skillshare class

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 17 June 21

News The Queer Eye star will be doling out expert advice in the exclusive new Skillshare class, giving tips on how to tune into your own needs.

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Switching careers? Here's how long it will take to retrain

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 11 August 21

News Coursera’s Global Skill report shows that it could take as little as 35 hours for someone to retrain for a new career.

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Instant Pot Duo Mini: Save over $35 and get free delivery in the Walmart sale

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 14 June 21

Deal Walmart has slashed the price of this compact 3 quart Instant Pot model to just $63.94.

Rosetta Stone Father's Day deal: Save $20 on the unlimited languages lifetime subscription

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 16 June 21

Deal Give the gift of languages on June 20 with this Rosetta Stone Father's Day deal.

AncestryDNA Sale: Image of Ancestry DNA Kit

AncestryDNA sale: Save $40 on the DNA testing kit

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 10 June 21

Deals The latest AncestryDNA sale has landed just in time for Father's Day – but you'll have to order fast if you want it to arrive before June 20.

Learn a new language for free on your next American Airlines flight

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 1 June 21

News A new partnership between Rosetta Stone, Skillshare and American Airlines means that you can pick up a new skill at 35,000 feet.

Instant Pot 6 quart 7-in-1 stainless copper model

Instant Pot Duo 6 quart deal: Save $20 on this 7-in-1 pressure cooker

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 26 May 21

Deals The ever-popular 6 quart Instant Pot model is regularly sold-out on Amazon, thanks to its low price – but you can currently nab it for just $60 at Walmart.

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Vaccinated users on Tinder, OkCupid and Match.com get online dating perks

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 25 May 21

News A new partnership between the White House and major online dating platforms is encouraging swipers to take up the vaccine.

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Udacity review 2023

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 11 August 21

Review Udacity is a tech-focused learning platform for serious students, who prefer the freedom of self-paced learning.

Endangered languages get a boost from eLearning platforms and Google AI

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 24 May 21

News Nearly 42% of spoken languages are currently at risk of extinction – but some big tech companies are determined to preserve them, through a mix of tools, courses and community outreach.

Udacity sale: Save nearly $300 on these nanodegree programs

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 18 May 21

Deal The online learning platform, Udacity, has knocked 75% off its standard subscription fee for the first month, so you can test out one of its many digital skills programs.

Rosetta Stone languages discount: Save 10% on a lifetime subscription

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 5 May 21

Deals You can currently grab an unlimited lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone for just $179.

How does genealogy work?

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 23 April 21

Feature Curious about genealogy? Here's everything you need to know about the subject, from the top search sites to the most important databases.

Tinder has revealed the most useful languages to learn for online dating

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 22 April 21

News English, Spanish and French are the most commonly spoken languages on the Tinder Passport platform, which is free until the end of the month.

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