Jackie Dove
Jackie is an obsessive, insomniac tech writer and editor in northern California. A wildlife advocate, cat fan, and photo app fanatic, her specialties include cross-platform hardware and software, art, design, photography, video, and a wide range of creative and productivity apps and systems. Formerly senior editor at Macworld and creativity editor at The Next Web, Jackie now writes for a variety of consumer tech publications.
Latest articles by Jackie Dove
Skylight Frame review
By Jackie Dove published
The Skylight Frame will fit nicely in any home or office while offering an adjustable bright, clear tableau for your favorite photos and videos.
Aeezo Digital Photo Frame review
By Jackie Dove published
Budget digital photo frame checks all the boxes for image quality and aesthetics.
Shotcut 21 review
By Jackie Dove, Theano Nikitas published
Shotcut’s free open source video editor serves up all the basics but it is less consumer friendly than some competitors.
Aura Carver Frame review
By Jackie Dove published
The widescreen Aura Carver Frame, entirely cloud based and app controlled, displays thousands of photos with accurate ambient light.
Aura Mason Frame review
By Jackie Dove published
The Aura Mason Frame’s high resolution screen displays photos with exquisite color and detail.
CyberLink PhotoDirector 12 Ultra review
By Jackie Dove published
CyberLink PhotoDirector 12 Ultra is a full-featured photo editing program with numerous AI elements promises to transform your photos with artistic flair.
VideoPad review
By Jackie Dove published
With an interface that’s easy to use and learn, and offering plenty of essential features, VideoPad is an appealing, cross-platform video editor.
Adobe Photoshop CC 2021 review
By Jackie Dove published
Adobe has harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to simplify complex, labor intensive operations and amplify Photoshop’s functionality for photographers, graphic designers, and artists.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 review: Artificial intelligence takes control
By Jackie Dove published
Adobe continues to expand its effort to facilitate complex photo editing for consumers by emphasizing Adobe Sensei AI technology.
Best productivity apps in 2021
By John Corpuz, Jackie Dove published
These are the best productivity apps for iOS and Android devices, from note taking apps and office suites to calendars and to-do lists.
Adobe Premiere Elements 2021 review
By Jackie Dove published
Adobe's consumer video editing app is easy to use and increasingly relies on its artificial intelligence engine to let users accomplish impressive, complex special effects for their videos.
HitFilm Express 14 review
By Jackie Dove published
With a few new tweaks, HitFilm Express 14 maintains its position as the best free video editing software.
Adobe Premiere Elements 2020 Review
By Jackie Dove published
The best cross-platform video editor under $100.
CyberLink PowerDirector 18 review
By Jackie Dove published
Best video editor for Windows
HitFilm Express 12 Review
By Jackie Dove published
HitFilm Express is maturing as an app, as exemplified by Version 12's interface overhaul, publishing features and under-the-hood performance enhancements.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019 Review: A Very Useful Update
By Jackie Dove published
The latest version of Photoshop Elements doesn't have a lot of new features, but new users and anyone with an older version of the app will appreciate the changes that are there.
Amazfit Bip Review: A Cheap Smartwatch That’s Worth Buying
By Jackie Dove published
This inexpensive smartwatch highlights health and fitness and is surprisingly good for less than $80.
Avid Media Composer | First Review: A Free Entree into a Flagship Video Editor
By Jackie Dove published
Media Composer | First is a powerful pro-level app for Media Composer aspirants, but it's not for the faint of heart.
DaVinci Resolve 15 Review: Video Editor for Enthusiasts
By Jackie Dove published
The latest version of this free video editor for enthusiasts integrates visual effects and motion graphics.
How to Download Your Photos From Flickr Before They Disappear
By Jackie Dove published
If you have more than 1,000 photos on Flickr, you could lose them by March. Here's how to download them for safe keeping.
Adobe Premiere Elements 2019 Review: Still the Best Video Editor
By Jackie Dove published
Adobe Premiere Elements continues its long reign as the overall best consumer video-editing app, with new automated features and simplified workflows for quick video editing.
VSDC Review: Video Editing the Old-Fashioned Way
By Jackie Dove published
The interface may take some getting used to, but VSDC is a solid, reliable app for basic editing tasks.
Corel VideoStudio Ultimate 2018 Review: Best for 360-video editing
By Jackie Dove published
Corel VideoStudio Ultimate 2018 offers a deep and complete set of video-editing tools that are easy enough for beginners to master.
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