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Yes please, I am usually standing where you see the family with the cell phones -but that was family and I was unable to .. so I had to be above them.. NOT the spot to be but it was my only choice. I have about 20 to fix .. I don't think the robe she had on was weighted at the bottom so was floating way too much.

To cover the leg, do you mean?

Hi how do I extend the robe?I have tried everything with my limited knowledge. I have about 20 to fix up.

You don’t need Anti-Virus software. It’s not the 1990’s. Believe it or not, Windows Defender is fine for what it is. Just make sure you keep it updated by running Windows updates But Avast getting in the way does make sense. McAfee, Norton / Symantec, etc have been draining resources and getting in the way for years. Thanks for the reminder.

So... after doing some digging in the internet, I came across a suggestion to turn off my graphics processor and also disable Avast; and guess what? Seems to be working now. I don't even know if laugh or cry at this point of Windows. They need to come up with whatever it is after 11 pronto!

Thank you again so very much. Will do.

Yes. Ventura is very stable and a mature OS at this point. I found no problems with PS CC 2023 and my 2017 Intel 27" iMac. If you are running CleanMyMac X, make sure you update it to the latest version before running it. Utility programs such as those need to stay current with the OS.

Thank you soooo much Brian! This indeed helps. So far it is just the mail on my computer that isn't working (I am doing a run around by going to gmail directly). I am definitely behind on PS as I am running 2023 but for my work, it is ok for now. I will hold out then until April/May as I would like to get as long as possible from my computer. This one is 2017 but it is running Big Sur. Do you think I should try updating to Ventura like you have?

Here is an interesting read that agrees with my thinking: M4 vs. M5 Chip Buyer's Guide: How Much Better Really Is M5? Give it a read. I still think the M4 Mac Studio still has some life left in it. Maybe not a full 8-10+ years, but you should get at least 5-7 years out of the thing.

This is a real tough question at this point. While the M5 Macs have been released for the 14" MacBook Pro, the Desktops are rumored to be updates in April - May of 2026. Which is typical for Apple's product cycles. The tough part from my POV, is that the current M4 products and my recommendations from earlier this year are still viable, and with M5 Macs coming next year, I want to stress that the next generation is upon us. If you can hold out until then it might be worth waiting. Unfortunately, it always seems to happen at this time of year that people just can't wait any longer and NEED SOMETHING NOW!! When I configure my computer configurations, I'm building for the Photoshop and programs for years down the line. Yes, they tend to be more expensive, but I have had users get 8-10+ years out of models that I picked for them. Some folks are still running on Macs from around 2013!! That said, those folks are less these days, for obvious reasons. The good news is, Apple's pricing remains consistent from each newer model year, it's just an overall performance boost. So what to do? It really depends on your budget as there are two paths you can go as far as the Desktops are concerned: Buy a Mac Studio, especially "Brian's This Goes to 11" Configuration." Buy a Mac Mini. Save a little cash, but not as much as one would think. In either configuration, you are purchasing the 27" Apple Studio Display for $1600. Plus a new Calibrator if yours has a few years on it. The bottom line is this: Practically ALL computers today are fine for the current version of Adobe Photoshop. The issue is...how long does that computer last for the Photoshop versions a few years from now? Personally, I like 7-8 year cycles for my stuff, but if you go with a lower-end model, or last year's technology...you might be in the market sooner, rather than later. That said, if you and I had this same discussion say...4-6 months ago, I'd tell you to buy a Mac M4 Studio without second thought. For the average day-to-day stuff, there isn't THAT much difference between a M4 and a M5. The difference is, ALL OF THE AI CRAP...that will run better on a M5 in the future vs a M4. Adobe keeps adding AI Crap, so it might become an issue in about 5-6 years from now IF you went with the M4 Macs. Of course, that's if you ever use the Fancy Tools and other AI Crap. For some, 5-6 years is still decent. You will never-ever-ever win the "Catch Up Game." There will always be something bigger, better, faster, more. To paraphrase Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings, "All we have to decide is what to do with the time technology that is given us we purchase..." Scroll down to the "Mac Studio - This Goes to 11 Version" section. That's what I would buy. There's your problem. If you let your macOS get too far out of date and you buy a new fancy iPhone, with the latest iOS...you are gonna have problems. I have had the exact same issues with my 2017 iMac and when I update my iPhone 13 Pro to the latest iOS. Specifically, it's not the iPhone per se, but your iCloud Account getting in the way. How old is your Mac? I'm currently running and stuck on macOS Ventura with my 2017 Intel iMac. The next OS above this one needs a 2019 iMac. The only real way to fix this is to upgrade your macOS to the latest version that you can. Or just buy a new Mac if you want a long term solution.

Hi Brian. I have 2 questions. 1. I will need a new iMac soon (within the month) and wondering if you have any update to your recommendations from early 2025. 2. Yesterday, I had to get a new iPhone Now my email on my desktop won't download new messages. It says I need to put in password in Internet Accounts. I try to do this and all I get is the spinning rods. I can access this gmail from gmail, just not on my Mac email. Does this make sense?? Has my new phone interacted and caused an issue? Help! I am operating Big Sur, 11.7.10. I shut my computer off each night. Last run Clean My Mac 3 weeks ago. Thank you so much for your help.

Laptops are ergonomic nightmares. Make sure your next computer is a desktop.

Ok. Thank you!

What does your set up at home look like? How tall is your desk? Do you have anything on the wall? My desk is too short to edit on my laptop. I put it on a thick book but then typing on it is awkward. I have the writing tablet which has helped so much with editing. I feel like my set up can be improved but not sure what to invest in yet. thanks.

I'm on 581.57 My Nvidia Panel doesn't have those options. I guess I need to look into it.

Hold Up!!! Before buying anything, are you sure you using the latest version of the NVIDIA Studio Drivers for Windows 11? It seems that version 576.80 now supports the 5000 Series of NVIDIA's products. I also found this: Adobe Lightroom | Panning lags at 100% (1:1) zoom level | Windows 11 I also saw this: How can I override the default graphics processor for a program? Let's exhaust everything before you fork out money. I hate-hate-hate wasting money on this shit.

Check out "Part 2 / This Goes to 11" for what I would buy when it comes to a Mac Studio. Macintosh Recommendations - Early 2025 Version Alternatively, if you wait a few weeks and Apple comes out with a new Studio Display, you might want to pick one up and purchase a Tricked-Out Mac Mini M5 Pro, which should be released in a few weeks. You will have the benefit of having a M5 chip, and not spending as much money as you would a M4 Mac Studio. It is worth waiting a few more weeks.

Hmm...checking out the latest NVIDIA Studio Drivers, it doesn't list the 5000 Series of cards and were last updated a year ago. It's these drivers that are designed for Adobe's Products; I feel the drivers you are using, that are meant for video games / general computing, is the source of your issues. Plus Windows 11 is problem all by itself. (Microsoft is keeping with tradition of every-other-operating-system to be "Good." Windows XP --> Windows Vista (Sucked) --> Windows 7 -- Windows 8/8.1 (Sucked) --> Windows 10 --> Windows 11 (Sucks so far...) See a pattern? At this point, I'd wait a few weeks. Apple is about to make M5 announcements for new products. I will say, start saving, and you will be forced to purchase the stupidly over-priced Apple Studio Display if you want the full "Macintosh Experience." Yes, Apple does this on purpose, as they changed the signal coming out of the HDMI port. With the new Studio Display, you are using the Thunderbolt Port for Video. Anyway, I don't think we will see a M5 Mac Studio in November, likely it will be April / May of 2026 with the M5 chip. Apple tends to release MacBook Pros with the newest chips in the latter part of the given year. So if you can hold out until early next year, I would. No sense in blowing around $5000 not to get the latest-and-greatest. That said, I do see rumors that Apple might be updating their Displays, and the Studio Display might be refreshed. Hold off on buying anything until around Veteran's Day on the 11th. As far as feedback from others, there is A LOT of Macintosh hate, and practically everyone will tell you that it's a waste of time and money. I'm not one of those people. Buy whatever you like. One of the things that Adobe takes advantage of, is that there are only a certain number of Video Cards / Hardware that Apple uses, so it's easier to make things compatible when all you have to worry about is around 7-10 different Video Cards, vs the hundreds for the Windows side. Of course, Adobe Photoshop is Adobe Photoshop and LR is LR. As time goes on, it's becoming more and more bloated with all of this AI Crap that I'm not 100% sure you will eliminate lag entirely; I've seen Photoshop act stupid on both sides of the fence.

Hi all, I just cannot deal with this Windows BS anymore. I recently upgraded my graphics card to an RTX 5070, I have an i7-13700, 64GB of RAM and even downgraded to Lr 14.3.1 and STILL the damn system lags. I doubt that V15 fixed any of the gross slowness of it as it I'm going to blame it on windows. With that being said. I'm seriously considering moving over to Mac. Since the OS is far less demanding that the crappy Win 11, does anyone have any feedback on how you Lr performance is with current (or close to) editions? Thanks.

I am taking a look at the Gs Richcopy website, and users reviews, sounds good . Will try the trial vesion .

If you prefer a third-party tool, besides Gs Richcopy360, there are robust options that offer advanced features, reporting, and a simpler user interface : ShareGate or Goodsync : Data migration tools known for its user-friendly interface, comprehensive reporting, and strong capabilities in handling content and security mapping between on-premises file shares and SharePoint Online.

Thanks, Brian

Yeah...that's not gonna work, well not the way you are thinking. It's the NTFS and ACL Permission stuff that you are wanting, it's gonna be a bit of a PITA. SharePoint online mapping isn't automatic and you will likely have to deal with users/groups permissions. Your best bet is to use the Microsoft SharePoint Migration Tool. Or try GS RichCopy 360. It's been awhile since I messed with this sort of thing. I think you should search out some FB Computer Networking Groups to see if someone has already done this as my current knowledge is limited.