Q. I want to edit my digital photos but don’t want to spend the money for Photoshop. Are there any low-cost programs that will allow me to do some reasonable editing of my photos? — Mark

Diversionary tactics are nothing new in politics, so don't be too shocked that they are being employed in the Scottsdale city election campaign.

The Adult Education Department at Mesa’s East Valley Institute of Technology is offering three classes starting in February for those wanting to learn more about air brushing, Adobe Photoshop, and computers.

Today’s artists and crafters use the Internet not only to promote themselves, but to sell their wares. Good-quality images sell a product; inferior images don’t.

It’s a little known fact that you don’t have to spend hundreds on programs like Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop. You can find free, feature-rich alternatives online. Don’t let the price dissuade you from trying them. These programs are terrific.

Madison Avenue, take heed: The American Medical Association has weighed in on the controversial and widespread practice of photoshopping models and actresses -- Kate Winslet, Faith Hill and others -- to make them look younger, thinner and/or more voluptuous.

There's something at once modern and old-fashioned about Corinne Geertsen's photography.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Adobe Systems Inc., one of the world's largest providers of document-design software, will acquire Macromedia Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.4 billion, the companies announced Monday.

Chelsea Kozak has always been interested in technology. Through the use of various devices and with age, that curiosity turned into a desire for more knowledge.

"Leaders of today, inspiring leaders of tomorrow:" It's a simple statement, but one that means a lot to the students of Mrs. Lamp's reading class at Cerritos Leadership Academy.

"Leaders of today, inspiring leaders of tomorrow:" It's a simple statement, but one that means a lot to the students of Mrs. Lamp's reading class at Cerritos Leadership Academy.

Louise Bunker’s seventh-grade class listened anxiously Wednesday as two executives from Cactus Flowers critiqued the advertisements the students created in class.

An iconic Valley photo lab will continue its tradition of providing custom finishing and photo restoration under a new owner in its longtime location.

An iconic Valley photo lab will continue its tradition of providing custom finishing and photo restoration under a new owner in its longtime location.

Danny Tyree

Queen Creek High School has added a program aimed at helping seniors move into the real world. It also ends up helping local businesses.

August 30, 2004

If you ever watch old mystery movies, there is usually a scene where a guy is walking down a side street on a rainy night when he hears a “Psst. Hey fella. I have a secret to tell ya” coming from a dark alleyway. Well I am giving you the same “Psst. I have a secret to tell you.” It is an easy way to tell if your computer is running well and your Internet is slow and some simple things you can do to fix this.

Q: I’m trying to get a decent image uploaded to my Facebook Timeline, but it’s so wide that nothing is fitting the way I want it to. Any suggestions? — Carey

Q: Just got an iPad ... Any general pointers? — Eileen

Q. I am currently using a 3-year-old Windows XP laptop and am planning to buy a new laptop. Could you please suggest to me whether I should go for a Mac or a Windows 7 laptop? I would really appreciate your analysis. — Aman

Q. I no longer have a fax machine and only need to send and receive faxes on occasion. Any suggestions on the cheapest way to send and receive faxes once in a while from home? - Anne

 The current Blackhawks are a textbook marketing creation. They very well could be the real thing, an actual competitive hockey team, but I have no way of knowing that right now.