I haven't come across a single tutorial that 'unlocks' GIMP for new users (if I'm reading your question correctly) but I've found Davies Media Design to be an excellent resource for video tutorials, both free and paid. Also Bernard Hooft has provided a free video course and book.
Be aware that lots of learning resources are being updated after the 3.0 release, so some tutorials may no longer be valid.
It is an honest question with zero subtext. You're free to mock me if you want but the post is intended for honest and sincere discussion about people's lives.
For sure. And just to be 100% clear: child welfare needs to be our top priority at all times and in all places, with no exceptions. Lemmy is international and multicultural though and the post is already producing thoughtful and responsible discussion based on lived experience.
I'm happy for mods to remove the post or even to remove it myself if the discussion becomes toxic or unsafe.
That's good to know.
All of my own drives are encrypted except for a USB stick that I use for transferring files to a windows machine.