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PSP does nothing for me. I prefer to use Lightroom's print module which provides more flexibility in configuring print layouts.

Start by using Canon photo paper & ink. Be careful not to set double colour profiles. I use Lightroom and set the paper profile in LR only. Don't calibrate your monitor too bright - I use 90 Cd/m2. ...

For viewing I use a 5000K 4W GU10 LED. This is contrary to the theory discussed above but it's a cost effective solution which provides a good match for viewing prints compared to my monitor ...

I'm happy to post my password to Facebook since my computer says the password is ********

The colour your brain perceives depends on the colour temperature of the light source to view the object.

There is some duff advice in this thread! You need to colour match your workflow if you want the final print to match what you see on your monitor. It's important to calibrate the monitor colour ...

(1) Install a cheap SSD (2) Install Windows 7 if you have a licence, else buy a cheap licence available from various sources. Use the 32 bit version if you have limited RAM.

Defender is fine these days. I augment Defender with offline scans using AdwCleaner and Malwarebytes Free.

Lastpass has vulnerabilities some of which have been published e.g. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/30/lastpass-warns-users-to-exercise-caution-while-it-fixes-major-vulnerability Wh ...

I wouldn't trust any third party password saver since there is a common point of failure should the facility be hacked. I prefer to store passwords under my own control. I store the passwords on a ...

Beware of registry cleaners which can do more harm than good. I only use CCleaner to tidy up junk files and delete unneeded restore points. I leave the registry well alone.

Here are the ones I find most useful and reliable: Autoruns - to check / disable startup items Macrium Reflect Free - system imaging / backups AdwCleaner & MalwareBytes Free - for offline security ...

Good idea. Is there any benefit shooting in RAW mode? Is it best to apply noise reduction on each photo before stacking or just stack the photos without noise correction then apply any noise ...

Use TreeSize Free to check your folders since it shows the size of hidden files/folders.

Installing an SSD will make the PC much more responsive. Also use Autoruns to disable startup stuff your don't really need. Run Disc Cleaner to tidy up the PC and ensure all disks have been ...

First use Autoruns to check/disable stuff you don't really need to run in the background. A basic GPU may also help and can be reused if you upgrade your PC. Note you can probably still get a free ...

Also see https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cc-2015-updates-links-windows.html#lightroom

I never trust buggy MS Feature Updates and defer them by 6 months (Pro only option). The release of this update is now being staged via Windows Update and will only be sent to your PC when MS ...

His unconscious brain understands the issues but he conscious brain has no knowledge of the consequences.

I have the Deep Silence 1 bought in 2012. The catches holding the front fan doors stopped working after 5 years but Nanoxia sent me some new fan frames (witch catches) free of charge - so good ...