You will need to re-take the Levels Class in order to learn how it's done in Elements. It's only $14 to do so.
No no no no no. No FastStone. Bridge is now free for everyone to use, not just Photoshop peeps. So you'll still use Bridge.
Right. Because only the Adobe apps are colour-managed. That is, only those programs recognise and utilise your monitor profile.
That's another pointer towards a problem with the calibration profile.
Hi @Windy1, given that I can't see what you're talking about, it suggests a problem with your screen or calibration, not with the files (which is good news!).
First, how long since you last calibrated?
PLEASE don't print any canvases before you know how to do it properly.
https://www.damiensymonds.net/trainingsharp.html
Truth is, even 100ppi is higher than you need for canvas. But it's hard to convince people of that.