*Adobe Photoshop CS4:* To harness the power of Photoshop, you have to learn
to use Adjustment Layers and Masks—often major stumbling blocks for new
users. CS4 solves this with panels that make these tools accessible to
everyone. And any upgrade that makes Photoshop easier is a winner in our
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