diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b561fb0..c4fdf58 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@ Each lecture after this will use the following software. Please make sure to ins
    and GitHub Desktop (link here: https://github.com/apps/desktop).
    - Some classes will use GitHub. GitHub is a website that allows you to store, interact with, and share your Git repositories online. [Please register an account with GitHub](https://github.com/) if you don't already have one.
 
+   - Some classes will use GitHub. GitHub is a website that allows you to store, interact with, and share your Git repositories online. [Please register an account with GitHub](https://github.com/) if you don't already have one.
+
 *NOTE:* It's also important that you have a quality laptop. I recommend a laptop with at least 16GB of RAM and at least 500 GB of storage (at a minimum). 
 So much of your schooling and of your job will revolve around your laptop. 
 It's important to invest in a good one. If you have any questions about your laptop, please ask in the discussion section on Canvas.
diff --git a/docs_src/01_setting_up_environment.md b/docs_src/01_setting_up_environment.md
index e09100c..299bfbe 100644
--- a/docs_src/01_setting_up_environment.md
+++ b/docs_src/01_setting_up_environment.md
@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@ This is an option you can choose when you install Anaconda. (See the image below
    and GitHub Desktop (link here: https://github.com/apps/desktop).
    - Some classes will use GitHub. GitHub is a website that allows you to store, interact with, and share your Git repositories online. [Please register an account with GitHub](https://github.com/) if you don't already have one.
 
+   - Some classes will use GitHub. GitHub is a website that allows you to store, interact with, and share your Git repositories online. [Please register an account with GitHub](https://github.com/) if you don't already have one.
+
  - **GitHub**
 
 ```{note}
diff --git a/docs_src/index.md b/docs_src/index.md
index a9f18a2..ae2056a 100644
--- a/docs_src/index.md
+++ b/docs_src/index.md
@@ -35,9 +35,10 @@ Each lecture after this will use the following software. Please make sure to ins
    - There are several VS Code extensions that I recommend installing. To learn about extensions, see [here.](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/extension-marketplace) I recommend installing at least these two extensions: the [Jupyter](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-toolsai.jupyter) and [Python](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-python.python) VS Code extensions.
  - Git
    - Although there are many different Git clients and Git GUI's that you could use,
-   I prefer that you install GitHub Desktop. You will need to install both 
-   Git (link here: https://git-scm.com/downloads) 
-   and GitHub Desktop (link here: https://github.com/apps/desktop).
+   I prefer that you install GitKraken. You will need to install both 
+   Git (link here: https://git-scm.com/downloads) and GitKraken (link here: https://www.gitkraken.com/).
+   You can also try GitHub Desktop if you like (link here: https://github.com/apps/desktop), but please at least install GitKraken.
+   - GitKraken is free for students. You can get a free license by signing up with your student email address. More information about this here: https://www.gitkraken.com/github-student-developer-pack
    - Some classes will use GitHub. GitHub is a website that allows you to store, interact with, and share your Git repositories online. [Please register an account with GitHub](https://github.com/) if you don't already have one.
 
 *NOTE:* It's also important that you have a quality laptop. I recommend a laptop with at least 16GB of RAM and at least 500 GB of storage (at a minimum). 
diff --git a/docs_src/syncing_files_with_git_and_github.md b/docs_src/syncing_files_with_git_and_github.md
index feffee6..8958aa2 100644
--- a/docs_src/syncing_files_with_git_and_github.md
+++ b/docs_src/syncing_files_with_git_and_github.md
@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@ GitHub repo.
 
 Let's now review the major Git concepts, as outlined here: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/sourcecontrol/overview
 
-## GitHub Desktop
+## GitKraken
 
-Now, let's orient ourselves with GitHub Desktop. It will often be easier to view changes in GitHub Desktop than in VS Code, but that's a preference. (Also, in the future, you might take a look at GitKraken, my favorite Git GUI (which has a pro plan that is free for students).)
+Now, let's orient ourselves with GitKraken. It will often be easier to view changes in GitKraken than in VS Code, but that's a preference. 
 
 ## Pulling Changes from GitHub