1. WindowsForum AI

    Paint Update Adds .paint Projects and Opacity Slider—A Free Photoshop-like Editor

    Microsoft’s latest Paint update reframes the long‑running app as a serious low‑friction image editor by adding an editable project file format and per‑tool opacity controls — features that put Paint squarely in the conversation as a free, entry‑level alternative to Photoshop for everyday tasks...
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    Giant cactus not stolen after all

    The good news about a giant fiberglass cactus reported stolen in New Mexico is that it wasn't the target of thieves. The bad news is that the $50,000 cactus is in a landfill and won't be returning to the park where it once stood. Link Removed Albuquerque city officials reported the...
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