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AKVIS Draw 5.0 adds blend modes, local processing

AKVIS Draw 5.0 adds blend modes, local processing

Posted by | Jun 14, 2017 | , |

AKVIS (www.akvis.com) has rolled out Draw 5.0 for macOS (10.7 and higher) and Windows. It’s a new version of the tool that converts digital images into realistic pencil drawings.

Version 5.0 offers blend mode options that allow you to refine the effect you want by mixing the original image with the drawing effect in a variety of ways. The selection tools let you create a combination of photo and drawing.

Draw 5.0 is available as a standalone application and as a plugin to a photo editor.

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Copy Fast for macOS upgraded to version 1.1

Copy Fast for macOS upgraded to version 1.1

Posted by | Jun 14, 2017 | , |

Tension Software has updated Copy Fast (http://tinyurl.com/y9pjbghu) for macOS to version 1.1. It’s a tool that lets you instantly copy the content of files that are ready to be used.

Copy Fast resides in the right part of the menu bar as a status menu icon, ready to be used also when other applications are active. Version 1.1 is a maintenance upgrade.

Copy Fast requires macOS 10.10 or higher. It costs $4.99.

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Kool Tools: Edifier MP700

Kool Tools: Edifier MP700

Posted by | Jun 14, 2017 | , |

Cheap portable speakers are all about compact size and mainly focus on making the music streaming from a phone louder, without a strong focus on sound quality.

The $229.99 Edifier MP700 (http://www.edifier.com/us/en/speakers/mp700) delivers a high-end audio in a portable package with two drivers and two silk dome tweeters for balanced sound. The streamlined design has a full length handle making it easy to carry and it can double as a stand to angle the speaker for improved listening. 

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Hybrid cloud becomes a strategic imperative

Posted by | Jun 14, 2017 | , |

Cloud computing is no longer a decision made solely for tactical reasons like cost savings or ease of implementation, according to InSight (https://www.insight.com/en_US/home.html). Key strategic business demands—the need for greater business agility, data capabilities, and better customer and user experiences—are compelling companies to embrace cloud systems, according to the research group.

Respondents to an InSight survey are nearly split when it comes to hybrid and private cloud adoption, while total public cloud usage captures only a fraction of the market:

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Apple updates Pages, Numbers, Keynote for macOS, iOS

Apple updates Pages, Numbers, Keynote for macOS, iOS

Posted by | Jun 13, 2017 | , |

Apple has updated both the Mac and iOS editions of its iWork suite. The upgrade adds 500 new shapes that can be inserted into any Pages, Numbers or Keynote document.

Apple says that “new auto-correction and text replacement options save time while typing”, and the Stock and Currency functions will return data from the previous market day’s close. 

The upgrades are available at the Mac App Store and the Apple App Store.

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