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John Bogna

Contributing since April, 2021

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About John Bogna

John is a freelance writer/photographer based in Houston, Texas. He's covered tech and how it interacts with our lives since 2014, with bylines in How To Geek, PC Magazine, Gizmodo, and more. 

Latest Articles

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Features
What Is Lens Focus Breathing?

You might notice this phenomenon when adjusting your camera's focus.
Features
How Does an Electric Vehicle Work?

Ever wondered how electric cars really work? We break it down here.

Closeup of a Canon 6D mark2 camera display with a focus on the ISO button.
Features
What Is Camera ISO, and Why Does it Matter?

Confused about your camera's ISO setting? Learn what it is and how it fits into the exposure triangle here.

Closeup of a SanDisk CFExpress card being inserted into a camera.
Features
What Is a CFexpress Card?

These cards are gaining popularity for their incredibly fast data transfer capabilities.

Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera
Features
Mirrorless vs. DSLR Cameras: What's the Difference?

Are mirrorless cameras better than DSLRs? Read up on the pros and cons of each.

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Features
How to Use Lightroom's Masking Tool

Curious about Lightroom CC's 2021 update? We go over some new masking tools here.

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Features
How to Combine Masks in Adobe Lightroom Classic

The intersect feature helps you get the most out of Lightroom Classic's new masking tools.

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Features
Privacy vs. Security: What's the Difference?

We hear them used interchangeably all the time, but are privacy and security really the same thing?

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Cloud & Internet
What Is a MAC Address, and How Does It Work?

You'd have a pretty hard time getting online without a MAC address.

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Features
What Is a Network Adapter?

Even though they're called adapters, they're often built-in to your device, or may even be virtual.

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Features
What Is a Zero-Click Attack?

They're regularly bought and sold on the black market, so should you be worried?

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Google Play Store
How to Use a Light Meter App to Shoot Film

Want to shoot 35mm film but don't have the money for a stand-alone light meter? Use your smartphone.

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Cloud & Internet
What Is BGP, and Why Does the Internet Depend on It?

Learn how BGP holds the internet together.

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Photoshop
How to Download, Install, and Run Photoshop Actions

Whether you want to streamline your workflow or just experiment, Photoshop actions are a powerful tool.

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Features
How to Adjust Exposure With Range Masks in Lightroom

Any easy way to adjust the shadows and highlights in your images.

Web designers working on user experience plans on a whiteboard.
Features
UI vs. UX: What's The Difference?

Are UI and UX the same? A quick primer on what they are and what they mean.

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Mac
How to Block Tracking Pixels in Apple Mail

Apple's new way to block tracking pixels, plus ways you can do it without the latest OS.

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Features
What Is UX, and What Does It Stand For?

Learn what it is, what it stands for, and why it's important to design.

Woman working on web design on multiple computer screens
Features
What Is UI, and What Does It Stand For?

You've probably heard it mentioned in web design and programming.

A/B Testing on a Smartphone in Person's Hand
Features
What Is A/B Testing?

It's a common term in web design and marketing.

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