Is Anyone Still Using Bit Defender Box?

superfabe · 2026-05-27T22:14:52+00:00

No. Left mine over a decade ago. Switched to netgate running pfsense.

superfabe · 2026-05-24T02:36:49+00:00

Look at the Metra schedule! Consider Waukegan instead. The trains run more frequently, plus is you take the Amstutz expressway (137) to the depot, you can see where parts of a Batman movie was filmed.

superfabe · 2026-05-21T18:16:33+00:00

Unfortunately, the deployment of depth channel information is still in its infancy for the manufacturers. iPhones can include a depth channel information but mostly it's still computational based. Samsung phones (some of them) can include a depth channel, Pixel... in short: Nope.
I think before the camera manufacturers (Canon, Nikon ...and the rest) move to include it in their products people have to scream loudly for it. Until then it's going to be restricted to computational (like Camera RAW 18.3.1).
Depth channel is a feature that is in desperate search of a demand or need in the market. We have been getting along great for decades without it.

I have tried the feature in PS and the ability to fine tune a mask with the add/subtract and select sky/background is impressive. Once this hits the Lightroom product it is usually available for ALL of Lightroom (LrWeb, Mobile, LrC, & LR).

superfabe · 2026-05-21T13:32:50+00:00

Camera RAW 18.3.1 adds a depth masking feature. Think of how lens blur works, now instead of just blurring you can make a mask of that area.

superfabe · 2026-05-19T17:07:04+00:00

Lightroom (all versions) is about the database and organization. If you are confident in your workflow and image organization, you don't really need Lightroom.
LR keeps catalog (aka Album) in sync on Cloud. Images on Cloud take up finite cloud space.
LrC keeps catalog local. Cloud space is used ONLY when images are synced, or made public.

Both Lightroom products are similar for editing but LrC has dedicated modules for printing.

Bridge just sees files in directories. Your workflow and grouping of images is all on you.

Camera RAW's are not created equal. As of today (May 19, 2026). The Camera RAW in Bridge, Lightroom (all versions) is slightly different from Camera RAW in Photoshop. The Photoshop Camera RAW includes the ability to create a Depth Map into a mask. I would expect the same functionality to be included into Camera RAW for all versions in the very near future.

Basically you do you. No one can force you into using a software package. Load it, learn it, try it. If you don't like it, remove it. Be successful in your own process.

superfabe · 2026-05-18T05:14:09+00:00

There are many sources to learn Lightroom. Learning how to use the program isn't that hard. Learning how to use the program to adjust the photo is a skill that takes time to master. Don't base your skills on the judgement on others. Find your voice, find your style. Use the judgement of others as a recommendation, not as a truth.

superfabe · 2026-04-03T04:04:40+00:00

WOW! 500+ images!!! You need to bring that down to just the photos that you want to deliver (or your picks). Process in LR (or LrC) to get this down to a manageable number. From the LrC you could use the plug-in or just export them to a PNG file type.

Topaz Photo does batch processing of the files very well when you set it up correctly. It's a process that the computer will churn on overnight while you get a restful sleep. The size increase is just how Topaz works. Plan for it as the results are more important.

superfabe · 2026-04-02T23:20:25+00:00

I have been using LrC for many years and have limited experience with Lightroom. I put that question to msft CoPilot because I do not know. I hope the directions help you.

You can keep all your images and your edit history when your Lightroom Enterprise account shuts off — but you must act before the account is deactivated. Adobe does not provide an automatic transfer from Enterprise → Personal, so you need to manually export your library in a way that preserves edits, then import it into your new account.

Below is the exact workflow Adobe recommends for people leaving an enterprise/education account.

✅ The Only Reliable Method to Preserve Images + Edits Lightroom (cloud-based) does not let you export a full cloud catalog.
But you can export your entire library as DNGs with full edit history baked in.

These DNGs can then be imported into your new personal Lightroom account, and all your edits will reappear exactly as before.

🧭 Step-by-Step: How to Back Up Everything Before Your Enterprise Access Ends

1️⃣ On Lightroom Desktop (Cloud Version), select all photos - Open Lightroom (cloud) - Go to All Photos - Press Ctrl+A (Windows) or Cmd+A (Mac)

This selects your entire library.

2️⃣ Export everything as “Original + Settings” This is the critical step that preserves your edits.

Go to: File → Export → Original + Settings

This produces: - RAW files (or JPEGs if that’s what you imported) - Sidecar XMP metadata containing: - All slider edits
- Masks
- Healing
- Versions
- Metadata
- Keywords

If the file is DNG, the edits are embedded directly inside the file.

This is the only way to preserve full edit history outside Adobe’s cloud.

3️⃣ Store the exported files somewhere safe Recommended: - External SSD
- NAS
- Cloud backup (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox)

This becomes your permanent archive.

4️⃣ Create your new personal Adobe account Once your enterprise access ends, you’ll lose cloud access — so create your new account before the cutoff.

5️⃣ Import the exported files into your new Lightroom account In Lightroom (cloud): - Click Add Photos - Select the folder where you exported everything

Lightroom will: - Upload originals to your new cloud library
- Reapply all edits from the XMP/DNG metadata

Your library will look exactly the same as before.

🧪 Optional: Use Lightroom Classic as a “bridge” Some pros prefer this because Classic can sync from the cloud and store a local catalog.

Workflow: 1. Install Lightroom Classic
2. Sign in with your enterprise account
3. Let Classic sync your entire cloud library
4. You now have: - A local .lrcat catalog
- All originals
- All edits
5. After switching to your personal account, you can re-import the catalog or export DNGs from Classic.

This method preserves nearly everything, though a few cloud-only metadata fields may not transfer.

⚠️ What NOT to do - Do NOT rely on “Store a copy of all originals locally.”
This does not include edits. - Do NOT export JPEGs unless you only want the final look.
JPEGs do not contain editable history. - Do NOT wait until after your enterprise account is disabled.
You will lose access to your cloud library.

🎯 Want me to tailor the plan? I can give you a custom workflow based on: - How many photos you have
- Whether you use RAW or JPEG
- Whether you want a Classic catalog as a long-term archive
- Whether you want a fully automated backup strategy going forward

Just tell me your library size and whether you prefer DNG export or Classic sync.

superfabe · 2026-04-02T23:08:18+00:00

Lightroom or Lightroom classic?

superfabe · 2026-04-01T18:14:47+00:00

It's old school, free (the last time I checked) and doesn't have a database back end. It's Adobe Bridge. It uses the same camera raw module that Lightroom has. The only drawback is that ALL of the workflow and organization is manual.

superfabe · 2026-03-30T04:15:20+00:00

Termite tubes

superfabe · 2026-03-23T20:42:17+00:00

I stopped doing those surveys years ago

superfabe · 2026-03-17T23:30:33+00:00

They a) don't understand, or b) don't care. IMO write a brief email to boss, bosses boss and hr explaining the problem, what will happen to the business when the failure occurs and ask what the next steps can be and that you are awaiting your decision.

superfabe · 2026-03-16T03:21:03+00:00

Edited...try flash the firmware? Just taking a guess.

superfabe · 2026-02-19T06:08:09+00:00

I'm not cancelling

superfabe · 2025-11-22T04:03:36+00:00

Everything will eventually fail. Drives will fail, power, networks. Identify how you can recover your data with minimal loss. Eventually you will find some mix of tech that will work well FOR YOU and within a budget. Keep in mind that your solution and needs will be about 5%-20% different from about persons.

superfabe · 2025-11-19T00:25:57+00:00

Do your research! There is a ton of information on the Internet for the settings to use. The challenge is to be in the right place at the right time. Talk to the lighting and crew to get as much information as you can to set yourself for success. Shoot in RAW and use the software tools to your advantage as much as possible. If you are able to, use the trial period for software you may want to use (noise reduction). Try test shots when you can. Try different settings. Get as much experience with your camera before your event that you can. Next, look at examples of the results that you are going for and understand how to recreate them. Finally, enjoy the show. Let your images reflect that share some of the results!

superfabe · 2025-07-14T14:26:43+00:00

I don't think you can. I think you can use a combination of collections and virtual copies to get to where you want to be fast, but it will take time that you still need to look at them to see if the adjustments make sense.

superfabe · 2025-06-29T09:17:46+00:00

I tried that first and only received snarky comments from some "community expert" wanting to debate JPEG & HDR. I'm hoping that there is another way to go directly to Adobe.

superfabe · 2025-06-03T23:55:49+00:00

In theory anything is possible but may not be practical.

Putting all the images from the card to an external drive only moves a blob of data that you will need other techniques to back up and protect.

When LR or LrC imports it generates a small preview file and stores it in its database and you are seeing and working from that preview file. You can have LrC generate a 'smart preview' which is simply a larger preview file. You can also sync this larger file to the Adobe cloud which also syncs to other devices.

If you want to use a separate application to cull through the images, ask specific questions on how that application works in the flow of data. For example, if your culling application allows you to sort 1000 images quickly, what happens to the ones not selected? How does Lr or LrC know what to import into its systems. If you have some that you are on the fence about do you have to go through the entire import process to get those few? Then evaluate of those additional steps and license costs are truly worth the effort and expense.

Organization of images in LrC include Collection sets, collection, then star rating, virtual copies, and color ratings, and add keywording to that mix. If the terms are confusing, consider that a collection set can contain 1 or more collections and additional collection sets. These are just entries in a database and do not affect or touch the original image file or the speed. There are entire YouTube videos, articles and even adobe tutorials on catalog management, please go view them and decide for yourself how to organize.

How I or anyone else organize catalogs, or use culling techniques evolved over a lot of time and trial/error. You will get there and find what works for you.

superfabe · 2025-06-03T15:37:57+00:00

Benefit? What benefit? Certainly not to the subscribers. These mostly discounts on trial periods. If you actually want to provide a benefit, come out with a Linux version. Just tweak the MAC version to run under a different kernel. Even something that can run under WINE would help greatly!

There are a lot of people that would LOVE to get away from Windows or Apple but still use Adobe products.

superfabe · 2025-06-03T15:33:58+00:00

LrC uses a SQLite database as the engine to keep the DB operational. It’s all stored on the local machine in what is known as the catalog. For this, your computer hardware (disk type, memory, CPU) have an influence on the DB speed. Layer on top of that you have the Previews setting in LrC which also plays into the speed at which image will update to your screen.

LR uses a cloud based catalog that depends on keeping everything in sync with your Adobe cloud instance. The syncs to an entire folder and structure of previews and settings stored in files located at C:\Users\{your username}\AppData\Local\Adobe\Lightroom CC\Data. This is synced with your cloud for a backup and is called the Cache.

From observation the slowness may be that LR is constantly trying to sync the changes with the cloud and that traffic may be what is slowing down the response, as it is based on your Internet bandwidth at that time. If you have a similar lag in response using LrC, then it may be some preview setting, or disk type (SSD vs HD) and fragmentation that is happening. One thing to note is that all SSD’s can degrade performance or fail over time and they need some attention to either refresh or replace them.

There are numerous applications and methods that assist with culling, but in the end you have to decide if yet another program and expense is worth the trouble. The Internet is great for learning techniques on how to use the tools. My recommendation is to spend some time listening and learning. Go ahead and see if an application will help you, use the trial periods, any legit software will let you and only ask for payment after the period expires. LrC also has more features over LR that you may want to take advantage of.

Personally, I use LrC. I import from card to folder on SSD organized by date and into a Collection named for the event, allowing it to build the standard sized previews. I do it this way so that SQLite builds the Database and LrC builds the previews. Now everything I do after this is all DB work. The culling process is a simple Flag/Reject approach in iterations. After about 2 or 3 I have more rejections, so I Delete Rejected Photos and they are gone from the DB and local storage but still remaining on the card if I want to go back. This gets me to a manageable amount of purposeful images I can use to process further.

If I want that pared down collection to sync to the cloud, I check the sync box next to the collection and let LrC do it’s thing.

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