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Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETZDNET key takeawaysThe GIMP image editor is not nearly as challenging as you might think.There are several things you can do to improve your workflow.All of these tips are free to use.I’ve been using the GIMP image editor longer than I can remember. When I first started my GIMP journey, I knew next to nothing about image editing; the moment I opened GIMP, I felt lost. Over the years, I’ve developed not only an affinity for the application, but I also consider it one of the better image editors available today.During years of use, I’ve learned a lot about how GIMP works and how to use it efficiently. If you’re just now starting with GIMP (especially after coming from Photoshop), you might find it especially daunting.Also: 10 Linux apps I install on every new machine (and why you should, too)Don’t panic — GIMP’s easier to use than you might think. The following tips will help you get the most out of the open-source image editor.1. Learn and customize the UIBefore you throw your hands in the air and proclaim, “I can’t work with this user interface,” I suggest you first become familiar with all the components of the UI. Although it might at first glance look like something of a mess, it’s actually laid out with plenty of thought and logic. Even so, you might prefer customizing the UI to best suit your needs. If Photoshop has been your image editor for a long time, consider using PhotoGimp, a patch that makes it easier to transform the GIMP UI into a more Photoshop-like interface.  More

imaginima/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Prompt engineer is the newest role, but many other roles will follow. Human professionals will be needed to keep AI productive and in check. Here are 11 new types of jobs only starting to be imagined. Yes, certain […] More

Can you record an iPhone call without iOS 18.1 or later? Yes. You can still record calls with another device or a third-party service. The most common approach is to use a second device as a recorder: Put your iPhone call on speakerphone and capture the audio with another iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Android phone running a recording app (for example, Voice Memos on iPhone/iPad or an Android recorder like this one). Do a quick test, play it back, and adjust volume, distance, and environment until the sound is clear. Also: Why I’m recommending the iPhone 17 over the Pro models this year (and it goes beyond price)If a spare device isn’t an option, apps and services can help — but they usually rely on workarounds that can be clunkier and may come with additional costs. Popular apps include TapeACall for iOS (Apple App Store More

Gardyn Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Gardyn just announced the new Studio 2 smart garden. It’s a compact upright garden with a 16-plant capacity that lets you grow pesticide-free produce in only 1.4 square feet.  The Gardyn Studio 2 has a high-resolution ultrawide camera that uses Kelby, a proprietary […] More

Viaim RecDot earbuds <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Viaim RecDot earbuds are avilable now on Amazon for $199 These earbuds make real-time translation far easier than you can imagine The Viaim RecDot earbuds also happen to sound fantastic. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. An earbud is an earbud… right? Until it […] More

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