Category: windows

$1,600 Ryzen based PC has double the performance in Photoshop than a $5,200 Mac Pro.

John Aldred

Much of the software that is available for both Mac & Windows is largely identical for both. If you can use it on one, you can use it on the other. This is certainly true of Adobe’s range of software, including Photoshop. Regardless of the platform, though, one of the biggest issues many photographers and other […]

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“Apple is dead to me” – Trey Ratcliffe talks about his transition to Windows

John Aldred

Apple have taken a lot of criticism over the last year or so, especially from working photographers, editors and designers. Partially because of new dongle requirements, and due to the limited amount of RAM. Some blame this on Apple’s dedication to the iPhone and iPad above all else. Personally, I think they’re just turning their […]

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Affinity Photo 1.5 is out now for Windows and brings big new features to Mac users

John Aldred

The wait is over, Affinity Photo for Windows is here. Now Windows users can enjoy the benefits Mac users have taken advantage of for over a year. Not only is it now multi-platform, but it comes with a v1.5 update for the Mac, too. This adds a whole host of new and updated features to […]

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I took Affinity Photo Windows beta for a ride, here are my thoughts

Joseph Parry

How does one begin to give a first glance on the supposed Photoshop Killer that is Affinity Photo? I’m a windows guy, and wanted to test it ever since it was announced. Finally, there is a windows beta out there that I could download for free and take it for a spin. I’ve decided to […]

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Affinity Photo debuts Photoshop alternative for Windows in free public beta

John Aldred

Initially announced a few months ago, Affinity Photo for Windows has been anxiously awaited. Today, it’s finally here in the form of a completely free public beta. Hailed as the only real potential competitor to Photoshop, Affinity Photo’s Windows debut opens it up to a much wider audience. With the current cost of “free” lasting […]

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Instagram App is now officially available on Windows 10

John Aldred

It’s taken a while, but it’s finally happened. Instagram is finally available for Windows 10 tablets. An app had previously been released for Windows 10 Mobile back in April, but now we have it on the Windows desktop. It features all the usual features, including Instagram Stories, messaging and Explore. You’ll also be able to capture, […]

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Instagram for Windows 10 Mobile Now Available

Eric Reagan

Instagram has rebuilt its app for the Windows Phone and has released a new version for Windows 10 Mobile, now available in the Windows Phone Store. The new app features a number of new features for Windows Phone, including Instagram Direct, Explore and video. Additionally, Instagram for Windows 10 Mobile supports Live Tiles, which shows you updates right […]

These $4,000+ computers go head-to-head in the Mac vs PC Lightroom Showdown

John Aldred

This is one of those debates that’s been around for as long as I can remember.  It’s like Nikon vs. Canon, iPhone vs. Android, Ketchup vs. Mayo, and everybody’s going to have their own needs and opinions.  There’s generally no right answer in any of these debates, unless you have a specific need that forces […]

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Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer coming soon to Windows

John Aldred

Mac owners have had the opportunity to make use of applications Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer for almost a year now, but that the software has only been available for the Mac has been a frustration for Windows based photographers stuck in the Adobe world with no real viable alternative. Now, that’s all about to change, with Serif’s announcement today that […]

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