r1ch Loc: Colorado

It was. He always does that, and is the master of sarcasm. Most people ignore him.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I can understand how you feel. However, personally I find the majority of Paul's responses helpful and technically accurate. He is a master!!
Mark

r1ch Loc: Colorado

I would agree with yssirk123 luminar Neo is very easy to edit with. But layers and doing composites are not easy and not intuitive. I would recommend On1. But you have to understand that using layers is something you have to learn and it is similar with any program including Adobe. Adobe is a complicated mess and I would not suggest any of their products elements and photoshop, from smart objects to adjustment layers, too complicated.

On1 is easier than Adobe but you still will have to learn.. a lot. Luminar Neo is even easier than On1 for editing, but layering and composite are going to be more difficult than On1. Corel is very much like Elements with easy mode and expert mode if you can't figure out Elements then pass on Corel.

Phone applications are pretty easy to edit but again as soon as you start talking composts and layering this where it becomes complex.

If you cannot make a folder in windows, I suggest you give up or continue using what you have now, Picasa I believe. All programs require folder and being able to store things in different folders. The program when being installed will often ask you which folder and if you don't understand folder structure, you are lost.

Macs use to try and hide folder structure from the user but I don't use it and I don't know if that has changed.
Macs make things easier (in my opinion but I have never used one) according to others but you pay a price for ignorance or refusal to learn, and that costs you money. Maybe throwing money at Mac might be an option.

My fear for you is if you cannot make a folder. How can you back up your PC. If you can't do that you are at risk of losing every picture you have ever taken.

rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines

Good answer!!!

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City

rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines

Good answer!!!

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City

rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines

Good answer!!!

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City

r1ch Loc: Colorado

He may be a master but I have seen only sarcasm posts or mindless drivel pseudo intellectual quips and maybe 1 where he provides actual information. What good is that or what good is him being here? I see others starting to say they are tired of him so just making an observation and I have not been here that long. He has free speech, he can say what he wants.

But I think he thinks he is an assented being trying to sound intellectual, spouting off thing similar to "If you immediately know the candlelight is fire, the meal was cooked long ago."

So here is my try. "In one blink of your eyes you have missed seeing yet when the mind is enlightened, the spirit if freed and the body matters not." Yep, he has checked out.. his spirit is gone but his mouth babbles on... LOL

rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines

You know not whereof you speak. He is one of the most helpful contributors on UHH, supplying MUCH useful information for those willing to learn!!! Occasionally, one of his posts will come a little too close to home for some people!!!

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City

r1ch Loc: Colorado

Your opinion. He has not said anything useful or even witty. But I have not been here that long to say he has not ever helped. The posts I have read have been so short they are not helpful. Hitting close to home is not helping.

rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines

If you will peruse some of his many past posts, you will change your opinion. There are lots - and very informative - to see.

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City

r1ch Loc: Colorado

Here are some examples
"If your photos are not good enough, buy a new camera."
"When you know you need a mirrorless camera, you have the knowledge to succeed."
"Repeat after me: there are no dots in pixel-based images."
"You can save the most money by not buying equipment you don't need."

..." You probably have what you need if you would just try instead of claiming an inability to read or watch, do and learn."
He already knows what he has and has failed using it. He is looking for something easier. The guy may be old. And old saying. You cannot teach an old dog new tricks. But if you are old, computers are not intuitive because your brain when young never went through the process of learning a operating system. Some older people buy special phones because and apple or android standard os are too complicated for them. Something not understood by younger people.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Apparently, you have not followed his posts for very long. I appreciate (Paul Sager), his photography and knowledge. Perhaps we just differ in our opinions.
Mark

r1ch Loc: Colorado

I don't appreciate his considering attitude to those who don't know as much as he does, maybe this is something new and he is becoming jaded.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I understand his comments are occasionally sarcastic. Mostly, I see them as humorous, but I understand not everyone agrees. I respect your opinion.
Mark

rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines

I suppose I could be unusual, but I was 94 last January, and am trying new software all the time - with no problems whatsoever! It's something I enjoy. For those who are technically challenged, YouTube can be of considerable assistance.

Re the quotes from Paul's postings - recognize the first two as irony! The latter three are excellent advice for anyone truly interested in learning!!! -- as is most of his instruction and/or advice. Many find it quite useful; if you don't, you are not required to read it!!!

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City