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Woohoo! It worked. Thank you!

I just emailed you the action.

Is it worth sending link in an email?

After the Icons for the Hard Drives appear, I want you to click the new EHD once, then right-click and select "Get Info." From there, I want you to post a screen shot of what comes up. This should tell us how the drive is configured and what's wrong. As an example, here is my 12TB: Make sure you include the Privileges at the bottom. I have a feeling I know what's wrong, just need to confirm things.

How odd.

I made Edge my default browser and at least it registered but received this message. It's bizarre, most of the links work but there are a couple that don't. Probably doesn't matter too much, I can just use the good ol' Save As.

I started to use the X Elite, then realized that the adjustments for brightness, color, etc was not on buttons on the monitor, but I had to open an App in the computer to use them. So I could not figure out how to keep the App open and still have the calibration screen up. I am trying again today. Hopefully it was due to the late hour and being tired.

Can you try it in a different browser?

No, nothing. (Image attached) I did the B&W one yesterday and the other two today. I've clicked the link many times. It changes from dark blue to the lighter blue when I hover over it but nothing happens when I click. The others downloaded immediately.

The download link works for me, I just tried it. Are you sure there's nothing in your Downloads folder?

Have you tried your Spyder X Elite yet?

Sorry, I meant the File Save Action download link is doing nothing. But here is my actions in PS if you still want to see it.

Hi Brian. I have set up the Dell UltraSharp 27/32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor. I actually am very intimidated by this monitor! I don't fully understand All the ports. Anyhow, I have a Datacolor spyder X Elite calibrator. I was reading what calibrators Damien recommends, and saw there is a Spyder X 2 Elite. To calibrate the Dell monitor, which calibrator do you recommend?

May I see a screenshot? Showing your Photoshop screen including that action set in your Actions panel?

Hi Damien - I have downloaded 3 of your generous actions and they downloaded easily and immediately to my Actions in Photoshop. I also did delete the default ones as you suggested. The File Save action though is not doing anything when I click on it. Any suggestions?

First things first. We need to have HD Icons on your Mac Desktop, it makes things MUCH easier to configure. Now the instructions were written on a older macOS, but the steps should be similar, though the screens might look a little different: Open the Finder. The easiest way is to click the Smiley Face on your DockBar: Then head to the Finder Menu at the top (next to the Apple Menu) and select Preferences: Once there put check-marks next to these items and change the bottom to "Macintosh HD" if you want: Finally, Click the Red Circle in the Upper Left Corner to save the new changes and close the Preferences box. Now when you insert an External HD or Camera Memory Card into a Card Reader, they will appear on the Mac Desktop. For example:

Hi, It is brand new - no data on it. I am still having difficulty with it. My son set it up for me. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089C3TZL9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 This is the hard drive and then my son put it inside this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OJ3UJ2S?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 My mac is running on Sonoma 14.6.1 Thanks!

You have to remember, when it comes to Windows Laptops, they are usually "En Vogue" for about 90-120 Days. That's it. Sometimes they hang around a little longer, which is fine. Others, notsomuch. The problem is with folks that want to edit photos and have portability; this is where they become Desktop Replacements. The truth is, I don't recommend laptops for photo editing. But people keep asking and I'm tired of fighting. It used to be that Manufacturer's had a "Spring Line" and a "Fall Line." (In the Northern Hemisphere.) The Spring Models would be released, and then go on sale in August for the College Student who were returning to School. Then the Fall Models would hit the shelves and they were meant for the Holiday Season. Rinse and repeat year after year. Unfortunately, it's not that way any more; well, Apple still does this to a degree, where they have a "Early 2025" and "Late 2025," (or whatever year,) and will release laptop updates usually in the Fall. Desktops are mostly a Spring (Early) release. As I've mentioned above, Laptops usually last for 90-120 days, then they are replaced with another model. Which is neither good nor bad, since most new models are just reconfigured options that usually aren't any better than the previous version. The problem is, that blasted IPS Based Display...and you need one if you are going to edit photos. Those screens have a wider Viewing Angle, have better Color, Contrast, Sharpness, and are way more consistent with Brightness along with everything else, from corner to corner. Which if you think about it, is kinda important if you are editing photos / video. Anyway, back to your question. Personally, if it were me and my money, I'd get the Black Lenovo for $1999.99. (Middle one.) Don't worry about it being discontinued. Worry about being able to buy one that has a IPS Screen. The first thing people need to have is the money sitting your Bank Account giving you the ability to click "BUY," at a moment's notice. Gone are the days of researching and researching, reading reviews, watching YouTube Videos, looking at a Consumer Reports Magazine, etc. You see it, you like it, it meets my criteria for Photo Editing...you buy it. Why? Because it will be discontinued and you will have to start the hunt all over again. Mac Laptops tend to be expensive, and if you want the most years out of one, you are spending more than $4000. That 14 inch MacBook Pro, will work for "now," but in 24-36 months? You are buying another Mac Laptop. Plus, editing photos on a 14" screen is a PITA. Don't forget, you will need to add a calibrator as ALL screens that are used to edit photos must be calibrated and verified against a physical set of prints. What I like about the Lenovo, is not only does it have things such as a NVIDIA RTX 4080 with dedicated Video Memory, THE DISPLAY PANEL IS IPS!!! WHICH IS DAMN NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ON WINDOWS LAPTOPS. So my answer is, buy the Lenovo and be happy. Just make sure all the Lenovo Drivers are up-to-date before installing Photoshop or else it will complain abou things.

After researching and reading your posts, I have narrowed down to three laptops. I am concerned about future updates and cost is somewhat of a factor. Looking at the Lenovo 16" Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop, there are some websites that say it is no longer available so I am concerned about investing in that.

Yes, most definitely!

You out there @rivka?

You have a "Modern Mac" and should be fine. It's the folks that have the Intel Based iMacs from 2020 and earlier who will have the majority of problems. Upgrade the MacOS, then upgrade the Photoshop 25.12. Then run things for awhile and see how it goes. One thing you do not want to do is upgrade everything when you have sessions to edit and products to deliver to clients. Upgrade in January when things are dead and you can afford to have your computer crash...not during busy-time!!

Should I be ok with upgrading to Sequoia? Its file is 7.48 GB. Has anyone had any issues? Thank you, Brian.

Perfect! I will save some money then. Thank you!

You are fine. You have a fairly new computer, and the M2 Pro is more than enough for the current version of Photoshop. If it were me, I'd upgrade to Photoshop 25.12 vs going to version 26.xx. Adobe always seems to have major issues these days with Version Upgrades, and I'd hold off until bugs have been worked out.