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Short reads for beginners: how to find the right project, install it without hassle and swap paid programs for free ones.

How to find a GitHub project's official repository and avoid fake copies

How to reach the right repository for a GitHub project, check the owner and the Releases page, and spot the common signs of a fake copy.

How to install a program from GitHub without knowing how to code

Which file to download from the Releases page on Windows, Mac or Linux, what the system warnings mean, and the easier ways to install.

How to switch from a paid program to a free one (without losing your files)

Step by step, how to replace a paid program with a free one: what to check first, how to test both side by side and how to bring your files along.