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

Wacom and pixiv announce Drawfest – register now for free digital art classes

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 16 April 21

News The digital drawing festival will feature live stream events and free art tutorials, teaching manga styles, character creation and realistic lighting.

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Should you switch your job for a career in coding?

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 11 August 21

Feature As tech companies cry out for software engineers, we look at whether or not it’s possible to switch to a career in coding when you don’t have a background in the area.

Rosetta Stone deal: Save $80 on the Unlimited Languages pack

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 16 June 21

Deals Get yourself a 12-month Rosetta Stone Unlimited Languages package and you can learn French, Spanish, Japanese and more.

Save $70 on the Cricut Maker with this special spring deal

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 16 June 21

Deals The top-tier die cutting machine is currently on offer for just $299.

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Michaels launches FREE online crafting classes for macramé, crochet and more

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 9 April 21

News Michaels is offering digital sessions in a wide range of activities, with free craft lessons for both adults and younger children.

The most useful coding languages to learn in 2023

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 11 August 21

Feature Still trying to decide which coding language to learn in 2023? Our handy guide will help you narrow down your choice.

LinkedIn Learning review

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 11 August 21

Review LinkedIn Learning has a huge catalogue of courses, but is it worth paying the premium membership fee?

These are the most common obstacles for college students in remote learning environments

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 29 March 21

News Surveys from several universities reveal that remote learning students need financial support, a dedicated learning space and a good sense of community

Elite Singles review 2021

By Anna Burleson, Ruth Gaukrodger published 26 March 21

Review Elite Singles is aimed at busy professionals who are looking for long-term relationships.

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Plenty of Fish review 2021

By Anna Burleson, Ruth Gaukrodger published 26 March 21

Review Plenty of Fish is one of the big players when it comes to online dating apps and sites, with a free messaging option that brings in a lot of users.

This 45% Rosetta Stone discount lets you learn an unlimited number of languages for a whole year

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 23 March 21

Deals This generous Rosetta Stone discount means you can spend a full 12 months grappling with languages like Spanish, French and German.

eHarmony review 2021

By Anna Burleson, Ruth Gaukrodger published 23 March 21

Review eHarmony is geared towards helping its users find meaningful, long-term relationships.

Tinder review 2021

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 23 March 21

Review Tinder kicked off the swiping craze – but is it still king in 2021?

OkCupid review 2021

By Anna Burleson, Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 26 March 21

Review OkCupid is an edgy dating platform that offers a fun and easy approach to finding love.

Match.com review 2021

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 23 March 21

Review Match.com has a large user base and a good success rate – but it doesn’t allow users to message freely without paying for a subscription.

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