Adobe Lightroom vs Photoshop: Which Should You Use?

June 16, 2022

Did you know that Adobe sells two photo editing tools? Photoshop, which you’re probably familiar with, and Lightroom. In some ways, they’re incredibly different programs, and yet at the same time, they also have a lot of overlap. Do you need to adjust lighting, color, or sharpen an image? Both programs can do that.

So which should you use? Or should you use both? We’ll get into those questions in the top story.

Other Highlights:

• Marcus took a look at Shelly’s new smart plug, and it’s pretty darn good for the price.
• Alexa in an oven may sound dumb, but in this case, it’s actually pretty smart.
• More bad news for Rivian (does it ever stop?).
• …and more!

-Josh

Beginner photographers often ask whether they should use Lightroom or Photoshop. And the answer is a lot simpler than you’d expect. Functionally, Lightroom and Photoshop have a lot of overlap, but they’re very different tools that excel in different situations. Read More »

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The Chinese augmented reality (AR) company Nreal announced that it’s bringing select Steam games to its popular Nreal Light and Nreal Air AR glasses. This way, users can enjoy some of their favorite Steam titles right from the couch. Read More »

Building a new electric vehicle brand from scratch, then beating big names like Ford to market is no easy task. And while Rivian did precisely that after several delays with the exciting R1T electric truck, the new R1S all-electric SUV is facing similar struggles. Read More »

To build hype ahead of the July 12th launch event, Nothing just revealed a full photo of the Phone 1. This photo confirms some leaks and rumors about the device, though notably, the Phone 1 is less transparent than we expected. Read More »

The longer you have your office chair, the likelier it is to get worn down or need replacements. When the time comes to replace a wheel on your chair (or, heaven forbid, all of them), this set of five rubber chair casters is a great replacement option. They work on both hardwood floors and carpet, and have a neutral color that’ll blend in with any room. The stem measures 7/16 x 7/8 inches, and the rim size measures three inches. Plus, their ultra-smooth and quiet design won’t scratch, smudge, or damage your floor so you can throw out that old desk mat.

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LEGO has unveiled its third Ideas creation so far this year, the new LEGO Ideas Jazz Quartet set. Music lovers will enjoy building the 1,600-piece set and four different Jazz band members and their instruments. Read More »

Most streaming sticks from Roku, Google, and Amazon cost less than $50 and support 4K video. But the NVIDIA Shield TV starts at $150, a price that’s only matched by Apple TV boxes. It’s an outrageous amount of money to pay for a streaming stick, but still, the NVIDIA Shield TV is worth every penny. Read More »

Smart appliances are usually half-baked, touting features that aren’t useful or just don’t work. But GE seems to be taking this whole “smart home” thing seriously. Its new Profile Top Load 900 washer uses smart features to take the guesswork out of laundry, and its Alexa integration does more than just send notifications to your phone. Read More »

The time has come for us to say our final goodbyes to Internet Explorer, everyone’s favorite browser for 25 memorable years. Microsoft announced that it is pulling support for the browser on June 15th, 2022, leaving Microsoft Edge in its stead. Read More »

Two years ago, Review Geek scored the Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless headphones a 9/10 after a detailed review. But one small detail kept us from giving the Momentum 3 Wireless a perfect score—the battery life kinda stank. Did Sennheiser take that complaint to heart? Uh, yeah. Read More »

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Yoga is known for its relaxing and mind-calming properties, but it can also be a great and challenging workout that will tone your muscles, strengthen your core, and definitely make you break a sweat. Read More »