Photoshop Elements Part II

Adobe Photoshop Elements Part II Tools: Toolbox This box contains all of the primary manipulation tools used in Photoshop Elements. Download this zipped (530k) file for a demonstration program that describes each tool and what it does. If you are not running Windows XP and have not installed a zip opener – here is a free one that you can download and install. Zip Central Little Black Triangle The little black...

Use Your Digital Camera to Take Inventory

Planning for a disaster seems almost pessimistic to some, but in the long run, planning for the worst can save you. I talk about backup of your important digital data all the time, and this week’s tip takes the term backup a little closer to home. One great, practical use of your digital camera is to take inventory of your personal belongings. Use your camera to photograph your heir loom china, your classic car, your...

CDR vs. CDRW

This week’s newsletter sparked a tremendous amount of email already about the use of CDR/W drives and their use. Specifically, newsletter readers were interested in knowing the difference between CDR and CDRW. In a nutshell, CDRW allows you to use a CD like a floppy disk and copy, delete and recopy files. CDRW’s do NOT work for music CD’s, and are not easily shared with other computer users. CDRW media also...