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Tales from the IT FrontlineLooking for Help with Microsoft Publisher?
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What’s New in Affinity by Canva – April 2026 Update | Version 3.2 Full Deep Dive
The April 2026 3.2 update to Affinity by Canva is HERE!
What’s New in Affinity by Canva – March 2026 Update | Version 3.1 Full Deep Dive
The March 2026 update to Affinity by Canva is HERE – and it’s packed with powerful new features that will transform the way you design!
Mockups in Affinity by Canva | Create Professional Product Mockups for Free
Take your designs to the next level with stunning, realistic mockups … all inside the FREE Affinity by Canva!
Bulleted and Numbered Lists in Affinity by Canva
Master professional text formatting in Affinity by Canva using bulleted and numbered lists.
Mastering Master Pages in Affinity by Canva
Learn how to use Master Pages to build consistent multi-page documents like a pro in Affinity by Canva.
Working with Images in Affinity by Canva
Join me for a complete guide to professional image handling in Affinity by Canva.
Fun and Games in Affinity by Canva
How about some Fun and Games in Affinity by Canva … Create Printable Paper Games from Scratch
Design a Church Newsletter in Affinity by Canva
Create professional parish communications made simple.
Microsoft is Pulling the Plug on Your Favourite Tool … Now What?
In October 2026, Microsoft Publisher will vanish and if you rely on it, your design workflow will vanish too.
Mastering Text Styles in Affinity by Canva
Professional Typography Workflows Made Simple. Take control of your typography in the FREE Affinity by Canva!
Design a Recipe Layout in Affinity by Canva
Professional Food Design Made Simple … with a gourmet gluten free sausage roll
Working with Colour in Affinity by Canva
Working with Colour in Affinity by Canva or Working with Colour in Affinity by Canva if you’re in the US! | Master Professional Colour Management