#graphics

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Just discovered long-pressing a pinned tag in Fedilab opens a menu where you can filter and check a “Media only” option. This changes the timeline to a stack of media embedded in toots, with only basic meta information overlayed.

Great when following tags about visual art.

Fedilab screenshot, with a menu opened above a stack of fullwidth images from toots’ embedded media: * Change column name * (checkbox) Media only * (checkbox) show NSFW * Any of these * All of these * None of these

The 3.0-RC release of The Gimp is now 98% close to what I need from it. Its selections work better, and it has something akin to adjustment layers. I just still need the Selective Color adjustment layer feature that has, and to recognize adjustment layers when loading PSD files. If they could add those two, it'd be 100% for me. But even now, it's good enough for what I use it for (editing my scanned paintings).

The cat is our Minime.

Gimp 3.0 running on Linux Mint with the adjustment layers seen on the right

PSA: Security flaws in all Nvidia GeForce GPUs. Update drivers ASAP
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2504035/security-flaws-found-in-all-nvidia-geforce-gpus-update-drivers-asap.html
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42030463

* 8 vulnerabilities, all with a “High” severity rating
* possible for attackers to gain access to your entire system by exploiting one of the vulnerabilities
* hackers can not infiltrate/execute malicious code in your PC, read/steal pers. data
* GeForce s/w, Nvidia RTX, Quadro, NVS, Tesla: both Windows/Linux

7 reasons Photopea is the best free alternative to Photoshop and Lightroom, and 1 why not

Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom have long been the benchmarks in the industry. However, their ongoing subscription costs can be a burden for students and hobbyists. If you’re seeking an alternative to Adobe’s creative suite, consider trying Photopea. ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/7-reasons-photopea-is-the-best-free-alternative-to-photoshop-and-lightroom-and-1-why-not/

users: If you’re ready to level up your game, check out my 📖 "Unlocking LaTeX Graphics: A Concise Guide to TikZ/PGF and PGFPLOTS" at https://latex-graphics.com. Treat yourself, your coauthors, and your students to a time-saving resource that will facilitate clearer and more engaging communications. As they say🤔, a graphic📊 is worth a thousand equations. I've also launched a YouTube channel where I will cover the contents of the book, and all the examples are available on GitHub and Overleaf. Check it out!

USA Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) hosting free Training Webinars
Wednesday 4 Sept at 3 pm ET
Thursday 5 Sept at 10 am ET

* Overview of the trainings & resources available at InformationLiteracy.gov
* Checklist on how to recognize real VS fake information online
* Fact sheet on how to spot trustworthy information online
* Social media messages & graphics
* Website w/resources & community engagement ideas

https://www.imls.gov/events/informationliteracygov-training-webinar