So I have had my “newest” mac for a few weeks now.  And I am enjoying it for the most part.  I am almost use to the keyboard and command versus control.  Certain quirky stuff is still getting to me.  I know it is “intuitive” but maybe not to me.  Deleting stuff is harder.  Yes – I understand the trash can.  But if I am browsing – I cannot right click and delete…  Stuff like that…  Still strange.  Installing programs and downloading stuff still do not quite feel right.

And my biggest headache is Adobe.  They WILL NOT let me transfer my license and keep older Photoshop versions on my PC.  Basically I want to move my CS4 license to Mac.  And still be able to use and have PS CS3 and below for training and for testing actions.  No go.  They said I would need to destroy all.  So I explained to them how many people I influence to use their products.  They seemed uninterested.  I asked could I convert all versions to Mac?  They said NO. They do not have old versions – that they destroy them once a new one comes out.  Really? Destroy?  Hmmm – I find that hard to believe.

So it looks like I will need to shell out money to re-buy CS4 again.  Buying the same thing 2x is NOT fun.

But what is fun is PhotoJoJo. Upon hearing of my Mac purchase, they sent me two super FUN things.  One even could be quite helpful.

The 1st, a total Mac Novelty – a Mac OS frame.  It is so cute (not real big for the price) but a great gift for the Mac/Photoshop fan who has everything.  They will love this photo frame.

I need to find just the right picture for it.  Then again that background is so cute with the new blank transparent layer – maybe I will just leave it empty.

The next thing they sent was this keyboard cover with shortcut notes on every key.  Very cool! I have mine on though I already know the shortcuts.  You never know, maybe I will forget one.  But also it kind of feels nice to the touch. For those of you fairly new to photoshop, this Photoshop “Skin” really could be a HUGE help to you. Definitely something to consider.  They have them for some other products besides Photoshop too: Final Cut, Aperture, Pro Tools, After Effects…  I which they had one for Lightroom.  For some reason my brain cannot retain all the Photoshop ones and all the Lightroom shortcut keys too.

Thank you to Photojojo for showing me some cool “toys” that were not available for my PC.  If you need to buy a gift for someone who loves photography, you must check out their store.

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