Perhaps you’re a gadget lover who just has to have the next big thing. Maybe you’re looking for a gift for the person who seems to have everything. Since today's high-end digital photo frames can do all sorts of things (they even double as simple computers for those who don’t have one), a digital photo frame could be just what you need. As with any technological gadget, a bit of background knowledge will help you choose the right one and buy more wisely. Here's what you … [Read more...]
If you've always wanted Photoshop, but couldn't afford the high price tag ($1,000 for the full Photoshop version, or $100 for Photoshop Elements), now's your chance to use Photoshop for FREE from now on. Adobe has created an online-version of their Photoshop program. They call it Adobe Photoshop Express. One of the best things about it is the fact that the program is completely Web-based so you can access it from any computer at any time. Check it out!... … [Read more...]
Remember when I wrote about sites that compare shipping costs for packages? Well, that's helpful when you have to ship something (even a letter) and you first want to find out which courier service is the cheapest -- UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, etc. Next, I was curious to see if anyone was comparing online photo printing sites and prices for digital photos. The answer is yes! Following are some helpful comparisons & reviews of online photo printing sites... … [Read more...]
According to The Art of Money: Adobe is planning a FREE online version of Photoshop, but while we wait (until late 2007)... Woah. Really? That would be tooooo cool. Yep! Here's the scoop about Adobe's Free Photoshop program online from CNet. Here's some news that came out yesterday from Adobe about their soon- o be released Creative Suite 3. Want more info about photo editors?... Check out my summary of the best photo editing programs and why you need one. … [Read more...]
Question: What do you need a photo editor for?... Answer: To remove red-eye, resize, crop, rotate, lighten or darken or apply fun effects to any digital photograph. Photoshop Is Great... But It's Not For Everyone Personally, we use Photoshop for all this. But not everyone has access to such a program. And, it's so good, that it's almost too complex and can be overkill for just the basic edits you need to do on a regular basis. … [Read more...]
With the rise in digital photography, it's easier than ever to accumulate hundreds... if not thousands of digital photographs! Some people still don't know how (or haven't take the time) to get the images off the digital memory card and onto the computer. Others simply use a card reader to dump all of their digital images onto their computer's hard drive -- without having any means of organization in place. Which means... when you're trying to retrieve a particular photo, it's nearly … [Read more...]
I read in a magazine that "digital camera users typically add 500 images to their computer's hard drive every year." I like what they said next: "...which means we're fast creating the virtual equivalent of the picture-filled shoeboxes in our closets." How many pictures do you take daily?... weekly?... yearly? And what are you doing with all of those images? … [Read more...]
I initially heard about Sharpcast from Kim Komando: "Once you sign up, you can download a small program. Then you start adding your photos to it. You can arrange them into different libraries. You can also share your photos with friends and family, so it's got that covered, too. Then, in the event something happens to your computer, backups -- or, heaven forbid, your house -- you can retrieve them from the Internet. You get 2 gigabytes of storage, so you have plenty of room. Did I mention it's … [Read more...]
If you've got digital photos (from a camera phone or digital camera), then you're probably looking for fun new ways to: A) Share your photos with others; and B) Organize all your pictures in some meaningful order. Following are a bunch of resources to help you with all your online photo needs, including some reviews of the most popular online photo sharing services... … [Read more...]
There are 3 ways to get digital photos from your camera to your computer: 1. Attach the cable that comes with the camera to your computer's USB port (free!) 2. Use a stand-alone card reader that accepts one or more different types of media card ($10-$30) 3. Use an integrated card reader that is built into your printer or hard drive ($150 and higher) Following are the Pros and Cons for each of the most popular means of transferring photos from your camera to your computer, as well as … [Read more...]
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