Merge branch 'main' into 2d-tutorial-bounty

Author: AristurtleDev

articles/getting_started/2_choosing_your_ide_rider.md

@@ -14,9 +14,8 @@ You can download and install Rider from: [https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/downlo
 ![Rider download](./images/2_chosing_your_ide_rider_download.png)
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> Rider has a 30 day free trial license, but after that you will need to purchase one to continue using it.  It is worth trying to see how it compares it VSCode.
+> Rider is free for personal use, you do have to register and create an account, but otherwise all features will be unlocked.
 >
-> **Hint* - or visit a nearby .NET user group, who often have JetBrains licenses available as giveaways, as they are very a generous and supportive company.
 
 ## Setting up Rider for development with MonoGame
 

articles/getting_started/tools/mgfxc.md

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ The resulting compiled effect file can be used from your game code like so:
 
 ```csharp
 byte[] bytecode = File.ReadAllBytes("mycompiled.mgfx");
-var effect = new Effect(bytecode);
+var effect = new Effect(graphicsDevice, bytecode);
 ```
 
 This is how the stock effects (BasicEffect, DualTextureEffect, etc) are compiled and loaded.