A Newbie’s Guide to Photoshop Filters and What Each One Does

In Adobe Photoshop, filters are individual algorithms (or behind the scenes calculations) that alter the appearance of an image. For example, a simple filter might blur a selection, while an advanced filter could make a photograph look like a hand-drawn sketch. In this guide, we explain what Photoshop filters are, and what each one does.
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The 5 Best Desktop Apps to Add Instagram Filters to Your Photos

Instagram is a hit on mobile platforms, and for good reason. There’s no better way to make your selfies pop than with a little artistic touch, even if that touch comes from an Instagram filter. The only problem with Instagram is the fact that its photo editing feature only works on Android and iOS. What if
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Gmail’s New Search Filters Help You Find Emails Faster

Google is making it easier to find the email you’re looking for, and it’s all thanks to Gmail search filters. These search filters, called Search Chips, let you pare down the results of a search, making it quicker and easier to zero in on the exact email you want to find. Unlock the “Most Useful
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How to Use IFTTT Applets With Advanced Filters to Superpower Your Tasks

IFTTT is a great way to automate your everyday processes on your computer, your phone, and your smart home. But its basic functionality is somewhat limited. There is a way to create more advanced IFTTT applets that only run under certain conditions. We’ll show you how, using an option called Filters in the IFTTT developer
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Become a Snapchat Star by Unlocking These Hidden Filters

If you’re new to Snapchat, you should consider taking a look at some of the tips and tricks we’ve compiled to get started. Even if you’re familiar with Snapchat, there are some surprising things you should familiarize yourself with too. We also have a list of great Snapchat accounts you should follow. One of the
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These New Filters Help You Beat the Twitter Trolls

Twitter has added another new tool designed to help stop trolls in their tracks. The onus is very much on the user to avoid coming face-to-face with potential harassers, but as it only takes the changing of a few settings to achieve this it’s well worth taking the time to do so. Most people who
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