# beginner
7 articles
What Is a VPN? A Simple Guide for Beginners
VPN explained without jargon. Learn how VPNs work, why you need one on public WiFi, and how to set one up on your phone in 3 minutes.
Mar 8, 2026 · updated Mar 26, 2026 · 10 minRen'Py Audio Guide: Music, Sound Effects, and Voice
Learn how to manage BGM, sound effects, and voice in Ren'Py 8.5. Covers format selection, channel mechanics, loop points, and audio file organization.
Mar 5, 2026 · updated Mar 27, 2026 · 9 minRen'Py Choices and Branching: From Menus to Multiple Endings
Learn how to implement choices and branching in Ren'Py 8.5. Covers menu syntax, jump vs call, flag management, conditional choices, and multiple endings.
Mar 5, 2026 · updated Mar 27, 2026 · 9 minDistributing Your Ren'Py Game: From Build to itch.io
Learn how to build and publish your Ren'Py 8.5 game on itch.io. Covers platform-specific notes, macOS signing, and build.classify() file control.
Mar 5, 2026 · updated Mar 27, 2026 · 8 minGetting Started with Ren'Py 8.5: From Install to First Build
Set up Ren'Py 8.5, create your first project, write a scene with choices, and build distributable files. Covers Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Mar 5, 2026 · updated Mar 27, 2026 · 11 minRen'Py Image Basics: show, scene, and Transitions
Learn how to display images in Ren'Py 8.5. Covers naming rules, scene/show/hide differences, transitions, expression switching, and position and layer control.
Mar 5, 2026 · updated Mar 27, 2026 · 10 minFFmpeg Commands: A Practical Guide from Basics to Advanced
A practical FFmpeg command reference with copy-paste examples. Covers video conversion, compression, trimming, merging, GIF creation, audio extraction, watermarks, subtitles, and noise reduction.
Jul 19, 2024 · updated Mar 29, 2026 · 16 min