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Well its about a month and half since I got the desktop. Since I have put a bunch of AI models on the desktop in both windows and Linux. On windows I am mostly gaming. On Linux I'm doing mostly college-projects and I'm also doing AI things. But one thing I have found out is local AI models are just not up to the mark. And with 4-5 free providers we have enough free AI that we are not limited to local AI. Another problem is I could not get the VS code Continue extension to really do great. It was kind of average and it was not really smart. So we are not really doing vibe coding. Looks like vibe coding is an expensive hobby. Anyway I do plan to put in some efforts to run some visual models and learn more in coming months. Right now though I'm in survival mode. So I have put everything on hold for next six months. So was it a good value? Very much so. Blowing 50-60k on PS5 would not have given me this much value. Also I could spend another 50K and upgrade this to a serious sy...

Color grading JPG photos from a Canon 200D requires a slightly more delicate touch than RAW files because JPGs have less "dynamic range" (the amount of detail stored in highlights and shadows). In GIMP 3 , you have access to powerful non-destructive-like workflows and high-bit depth processing that make this easier. Here is a professional workflow tailored for your Canon 200D JPGs. 1. Preparation: The "Do No Harm" Setup Before you touch the colors, you need to protect your original image data. Duplicate Layer: Press Ctrl + Shift + D . Always work on a duplicate so you can compare with the original. Check Precision: Go to Image > Precision . Even though your JPG is 8-bit, GIMP 3 works best if you set this to 32-bit float and Perceptual gamma (sRGB) . This prevents "banding" (ugly stripes in gradients like skies) while you edit. 2. Color Correction (The Foundation) You must "fix" the photo before you "grade" it. Canon JPGs tend to...

📸 Mastering the Canon 200D in GIMP 3: The Color Grading Guide If you are shooting with a Canon 200D (SL2), you know that the "Canon Colors" are beautiful but the JPGs can sometimes feel a bit "heavy" or overly warm. This guide walks you through a professional-grade workflow to transform your photos using the power of GIMP 3 . Phase 1: The "Digital Negative" Setup Before you touch the colors, you must maximize the data available in your 8-bit JPG to prevent the image from "breaking. " Create a Safety Layer: Press Ctrl + Shift + D to duplicate your image. Enable High Precision: Go to Image > Precision and select 32-bit float and Perceptual gamma (sRGB) . This prevents "banding" (ugly stripes) in your gradients. Recover the Shadows: Go to Colors > Shadows-Highlights . Set Shadows to 12 to lift the dark areas without making the photo look flat. Phase 2: Technical Correction Fix the "foundation" of the photo b...