The Puppet Tool in Adobe After Effects lets you bring static images to life by creating natural, flexible animations—think bending arms, waving flags, or animating characters. Instead of redrawing each frame, you can quickly add points (“pins”) and move them to create smooth, organic motion.
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Clipping masks in Photoshop let you control how one layer shows through another—think of them as “stencils” for creative editing. Whether you want to place a photo inside text, create custom shapes, or make polished composites, mastering clipping masks will unlock a ton of creative flexibility.
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Batch editing in Lightroom is a game-changer if you have dozens—or hundreds—of photos needing the same look or corrections. Instead of adjusting each image one by one, you can apply your edits to an entire set, saving massive amounts of time and ensuring consistency across your project.
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Resetting your Mac’s PRAM (Parameter RAM)—now commonly called NVRAM—and System Management Controller (SMC) can resolve a surprising range of issues, from odd display resolutions and boot problems to power-management quirks and fan noise. While modern Apple Silicon Macs handle many of these settings automatically, Intel-based Macs still rely on manual resets for a clean slate.
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Creating a bootable USB installer for Windows lets you install or repair Windows on any PC—even those without an optical drive. Whether you’re setting up a fresh system, troubleshooting a malfunctioning PC, or upgrading to the latest Windows version, a USB installer is your go-to tool.
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Whether you’re wrapping up work for the day or want your computer to power off after a long download, scheduling an automatic shutdown can save you time, energy, and hassle. In this guide, you’ll learn easy, built-in methods—and a few bonus tools—to schedule shutdowns on both macOS and Windows. By the end, you’ll be able to:
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Clipboard History in Windows 11 lets you store and access multiple items you’ve copied—text snippets, images, and more—so you can paste them later. Rather than juggling one piece of content at a time, you’ll be able to recall any recent copy with a simple shortcut. By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to turn on Clipboard History, access past entries in an instant, and supercharge your workflow.
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Hot Corners let you activate system features and shortcuts by simply moving your pointer to a screen corner. Instead of digging through menus or memorizing keyboard shortcuts, you get one-swipe access to things like Mission Control, Screen Saver, or even Launchpad.
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Mirroring your iPhone display on a Mac lets you enjoy mobile apps, photos, videos, and presentations on a bigger screen.
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Enabling Developer Options lets you customize system behaviors, enhance performance, and troubleshoot issues more effectively.
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