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Upgrade Your Photography Game With $35 Off Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023 Today Only

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Looking to elevate your photography in 2023? Getting up to speed with photo-editing software can be a huge help in creating the pictures that you want. While Adobe’s fully fledged Photoshop software is the best out there, it’s probably overkill for most amateur shooters and has a much steeper learning curve than something like Photoshop Elements. And today only, B&H is giving you the chance to upgrade to the latest iteration of Adobe’s Photoshop Elements for just $65, saving you $35 off its regular price for both the digitally delivered and boxed versions.

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Photoshop Elements 2023 is described by Adobe as an easy-to-use solution for quick photo editing and sharing. Where full Photoshop is the go-to photo editing software for professional photographers and graphic designers who want to manually tinker with every detail, Elements is designed for those that want to improve their photos by using automatic adjustments and guided edits.

That’s not to say you can’t produce some striking results with Photoshop Elements, there’s just a little more hand-holding which makes it ideal for those new to editing or wanting quick results. You can use it to make instant edits, such as opening closed eyes or turning frowns into smiles, or use the built-in Adobe Sensei AI to add 3D effects, animations, filters, overlays and more.

The 2023 version of Photoshop Elements has also been reengineered to take up 30% less space on your computer and launch up to 50% faster. It’s the first version with official support for Apple silicon-powered Macs, too.

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Tariff Surprise: Smartphones and Computers Get Exempted in Late-Night Reversal

The Trump administration has spared iPhones, laptops and other electronics from its reciprocal tariffs, but it’s unclear if that’ll last.

Another twist in the tariff saga: Smartphones, laptops and other consumer electronics may not see soaring prices due to tariffs after all, at least for the time being.

Late Friday, the Trump administration exempted such products from the reciprocal tariffs it had imposed earlier, including the 125% fees levied on imports from China, where many tech and electronics products are manufactured.

A notice to shippers posted late Friday by US Customs and Border Protection included a list of tariff codes for product categories that won’t be subject to the fees. Code 8471 covers computers, laptops, disc drives and automatic data processing, Reuters reported. Flat panel displays, memory chips and semiconductors will also sidestep the tariff fees, the news outlet said.

Industry observers had feared massive price hikes on tech and other gear as a result of tariffs, and concerns had prompted some consumers to rush to buy iPhones and other products. Apple Store employees saw an uptick in foot traffic last weekend, with one worker telling Bloomberg that the surge felt like the holiday shopping season.

It’s unclear whether the exemption will stay in place, however, with both Bloomberg and The New York Times reporting that different tariff fees may end up affecting electronics equipment down the line.

What this means for you

If your head’s spinning over all the back-and-forth tariff developments, you’re definitely not alone. What does it mean for the prices you’ll see when crossing things off your shopping list? The short answer is: Don’t be surprised if you wind up paying more for at least some goods and services. For details, you can check out our Tariffs Explained piece.

And before this latest news, we asked CNET experts to give us their best predictions and advice when it comes to shopping for tech products like laptops, phones, TVs and more. See their responses in our Buy or Wait guide.

Although a CNET survey showed that some people are rushing to buy tech gear before anticipated price rises, experts caution against busting out the credit card. If you already had your eye on a particular product and you’d set aside the money for it, buying now, or during an upcoming sale, could help you save money. It could also help you breathe a little easier. But again, be wary of taking on debt. Find out more here.

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 13, #406

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 406 for April 13.

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is a real puzzler. Even once I solved it, I had to get the spangram before I knew what the heck was connecting all the answers, and even then, it took me a minute. If you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far

Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: Orange door hinge

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Sounds like a hue.

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints, but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:

HELP, HELL, THEY, HEEL, SEAT, POSE, PLAT, PILE, COPE, COLE, ROLE, SHELF, LOAD, POLL, GREY

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you’ve got all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:

FLEW, QUEEN, HELLO, PILOT, HEIGHT, PLAQUE, SPREAD (The colors they rhyme with are blue, green, yellow, violet, white, black and red.)

Today’s Strands spangram

Today’s Strands spangram is COLORRHYMES. To find it, start with the C that’s four letters down on the far left and wind up, then down and over.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 13, #202

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 202, for April 13.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Connections: Sports Edition is tough every day, but I found today’s puzzle to be a tiny bit easier than usual. Team and athlete names are scattered throughout, so be sure to look for those. Read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That’s a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can continue to play it free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Hoops info.

Green group hint: Fore!

Blue group hint: Honored athletes.

Purple group hint: Charm City.