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    Help choosing a Mini PC for Photoshop

    I have been researching for a while now on a good Mini Pc that's capable of running Photoshop without any issues. I have decided on 2 models, both Geekom. I will purchase through Amazon (Australia). I like that they have a 3 year warranty and 2 HDMI ports for my dual monitor (Asus ProArt) setup...
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    Saving JPG files in PS

    Hi all. Can anyone explain why Photoshop is reducing the size (not dimentions) from 8MB to 3.5MB when I save as a JPG? I open a JPG (size 7.4MB), add a 10 adjustment layers with masks and save the PSD file. I then select: File > Save As > select JPEG (*.JPG;*.JPEG;*.JPE) for "Save as type:" None...
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    Help identifying a filter.

    I created this image by following a Youtube tutorial by Marty from Blue Lightning TV afew years ago. I lost all files from a ransomware attack and I would like to know what the filter was that created this effect, so I can search for the tutorial. Thanks in advance,
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    Styles

    Hi Crew, I have several layers with various effects, modes and opacity. Is there a way to save all of those adjustments as a single style or do I need to save each layer's adjustments as a separate style? TIA - appreciated.
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    PSD file size

    Hi All. I'm interested to know if it's possible to have Photoshop remove the Hi-Res preview that is included when saving a PSD file. I have added a solid white layer to the top of the layers panel and this reduces the file size by only having the white layer as the preview. Thanks in advance for...
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    Hue/Sat problem

    Hello Gurus. I add a new Hue/Sat adjustment layer and make adjustments using the sliders. If I select another layer then re-select the Hue/Sat Layer the 3 sliders have returned to "0" and aren't retaining the slider locations. Is there a way to retain the position of the sliders? It would help...
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    Batch Automation Droplets problem

    I have created a Droplet for a small project using CC2020. I have created a Droplet and hve a folder containing 20 images. When I drag that image folder onto the Droplet, an older version of Photoshop (CS5 I use for another project), opens and then produces an error "Droplet can't communicate...
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    Spirolglyphics

    Go any of you gurus know how to create a spirolglyphics image to use as a coloring in stress relief? There are plenty of books to use but I'd like to create one for myself in Photoshop if possible? Here's a sample of one that's been completed.
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    Help with Clone Tool Options

    Recently I lost the ALIGN check box on the Clone Stamp Tool options bar. It is normally like this: ... and now it's like this. Also the words "Mode:" and "Sample:" have disappeared. When I reset to the default settings (preferences), it's all back to normal. I regularly backup the files in...
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    Action help

    Hi Guys and Gals, I'm having difficulty with a simple action I'd like help with if it can be done. I have an action that just creates a new blank layer, resets swatches to black and white and then grabs a brush that I created and places it as a watermark in the corner of an image. My problem is...
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    Combining Styles

    I'd like some help if possible on how to combine 2 or more style on a layer. In CS5 if you applied a style to a layer (eg: a TEXT layer), you could add another style by holding "Shift" and clicking on the style you wanted. This would combine the two styles with the latter overriding the existing...
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    Collapsing Layer Effects in an Action

    Hi all. does anyone know if it's possible to collapse Layer Effects in an Action? Look forward to seeing if this can happen. Cheers :)
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    Eyedropper problem

    Hi folks. I have just upgraded to CC2020 latest version because of a couple of bugs in the earlier 2020 version - it wasn't keeping the "Blend If" slider settings in an action. That's all good now BUT now when I use the eyedropper tool to sample OUTSIDE of the Photoshop window it picks the...
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    Blending Modes CC2020

    I'm having a problem that I'd love to solve if anyone can assist. I have exhaustively searched for a remedy to no avail. I record an action to change the look of an image to just show the shadows in a specified colour. With only a Background layer open (below), I then record the following steps...
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    Pixel Bender

    Hi menmbers! I'm interested in getting hold of the old Pixel Bender Plug-In which was available in from Adobe Labs for PS CS4 and CS5 back in the day. It's not available from Adobe Labs any more - they still have the tool kit but I'm after the PLUG-IN. As it was a freebie, has anyone got a copy...
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    How can I retain textures in the drop down list Photoshop cc2020

    PS comes with its own built in textures in the Filter Gallery > Textures > Texturizer which are BRICK, BURLAP, CANVAS and SANDSTONE Does anyone know if it's possible to add more textures and have them always available in the drop down list? Much appreciated if this can be done.
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