Adobe announced this week at Adobe MAX, The Creativity Conference their Creative Suite as we've always known is no more. They've replaced the software package with the "Creative Cloud," essentially the same products, but without the option of owning a physical copy. You'll rent Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for a fee each month...and this may be the future of software. 

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Look around and you'll notice the warmer weather has brought forth an explosion of bright patterns and vibrant colors everywhere you look. But even so, basic black and white remains a fashionable staple for the tech set. Here are several ways to accessorize your tech and home in the simplicity of black and white...

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Confession: I'm totally a pen-chewer. While the habit offers the benefit of keeping people from stealing my stuff, it's mostly just an annoying habit resulting in torn-up pens made useless long before the ink runs out. At least now I can salvage something from all those wasted ballpoints to organize the cords in my office with this little pen hack...

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Microsoft Wedge Keyboard
• $50.99 (Amazon)
• Microsoft

Designed as a companion piece to Windows 8, this compact keyboard one ups Apple's Wireless Keyboard with even smaller and lighter specs. And except for the biggest of hands, the Wedge is still perfectly fast and comfortable to type on. An aluminum base construction gives the keyboard a premium look and feel comparable to anything out there, while the auto on/off rubber cover makes the Wedge well suited for throwing into a travel bag with a tablet or ultrabook companion, no matter the operating system (as long as you've got Bluetooth connectivity). More

You can tell a lot about someone by their computer desktop wallpaper. Proud parents often have a favorite photo of their child. Pet owners often do the same with their furry friends. Others like to adorn their screen with vacation photos, favorite movie characters, or sports stars. I veer toward the abstract...

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Don't you hate it when you reach for your laptop's power cord or your smartphone's micro USB cable and you discover it has fallen onto the floor or behind a desk? A paperclip and some tape is all you need to prevent this from ever happening again...

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I’m sure popular and medical wisdom would both indicate when you’re injured, you should rest. Similarly, when you’re recuperating in bed, working on your laptop isn’t helpful for faster recovery. That said, this week I found myself in a situation where I had to spend a considerable amount of time in bed (ironically, I threw my lower back out rearranging furniture in my home office, and the first few days immobilized me), but I also had to keep working (I’m a freelancer and can’t afford to miss my deadlines).

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Running a small business out of your home has never been more attainable. Affordability of home office supplies have dipped, while the options for utility and features have spiked — the perfect combination for setting up a streamlined workspace at home. We've rounded up a handful of "pro" upgrades for anyone looking to boost productivity with a modest investment for the home office below...

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Poketo iPhone 5 Case
• $38.00
• Poketo

Available in 6 lovely spring season hues, Poketo's case+wallet combo is twice as nice, protecting your valuable Siri-housing phone, while also offering two compartments for stowing away credit cards and cash. It's an ideal accessory for eliminating the need for a phone case and a separate wallet. Additionally, all the iPhone's buttons, camera, charging and audio connections are left accessible, so you'll never have to take your phone out of the protective case to use it.
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Whenever I’m stressed while working, I find myself sitting in an odd, bunched-up position, or crouched over my desk. Sitting with bad posture is definitely not ideal for anyone who works off at a computer 80% of the time. Here are a couple of elements I would use to create an ergonomic work space. More