A lot of people start exploring the world beyond photoshop by learning how to use Adobe Photoshop, the most popular graphics software in this industry. The same thing happens with other graphic design softwares like GIMP or InDesign!

These apps all have similar tools that allow you to edit textures, shapes, colors, and fonts. But what if we told you there was an even more powerful app out there? One that goes way beyond those limitations?

We’re talking about the architecture program used to create this article you are reading right now! (Don’t believe us?) Let’s take a look at some examples of its power then explore why it’s so incredible.

Example one: shape blending

In the above example, notice how the roofline is slightly different than the rest of the building. This is because the architect blended the two shapes together using the tool mentioned before!

Shape blending allows you to combine two separate objects into one larger object. For instance, say you want to create a rooftop with a curved ridge line but you don’t have a template or picture of such a structure. You could trace off several individual roofs until you get something close enough for your project!

This would not be necessary if you had access to a fully-fledged architectural drawing program like SketchUp or AutoCAD.

Installing and updating your system

When you install Ubuntu, there are two different ways to go about installing it. You can either do a clean installation, which removes all of your current software and apps before letting you choose to install Ubuntu as a fresh operating system or upgrade, which is choosing to reinstall most of your applications but keeping your settings and files.

The first way to install Ubuntu is through what’s called a clean installation. This one uses less space than the other option, but it may cause more headaches in terms of having to re-install everything!

Updating an operating system means bringing up any missing components or features that the new version offers. It will not completely replace the old one, it will add some new ones! That is why it is referred to as upgrading instead of just adding onto the existing program.

Understanding file permissions

File permissions are an integral part of any computer software. Whether you’re reading this article online or through a browser-based app, these next steps will always include explaining how to set permission levels for files.

If you’ve ever opened a document or image form your computer, you’ve probably noticed that there is an option to “View Permissions.” This feature allows you to check which users can access what parts of the item.

You get this option when you open someone else’s work or material that they have protected with security features. By viewing their settings, you can learn how to protect yourself from the same tools!

File permissions were one of the first ways people used computers to organize information. Before we had easy ways to share documents and pictures, people organized things by having different people view only certain pieces.

Now that technology has advanced, it’s time to use them in smart ways! The way that permissions apply to new apps and programs is similar to how they worked back then. Let’s take a closer look at some examples.

Learning to use the command line

When working with computers, there is an integral part of the computer that gets overlooked – the terminal or command prompt! The command line interface (CLI) allows you to create commands for different software applications.

For example, if you wanted to edit your documents using Microsoft Word, you would need to be able to run this application first. Using the CLI, you can do so by typing “command word” and hitting enter. The program will then show up in your windows search bar as well!

There are many ways to learn how to use the CLI. You can either learn it through YouTube videos, blogs, or reading beginner-level books. There are even some apps that have helpful tips and tricks embedded within them!

This article will go over all of these tips and tricks to help you get started.

Learning some Linux shell scripting

While learning how to use and design with Adobe Photoshop or other graphics editing software is great, there are many free tools that can be used to create beautiful designs! You do not need expensive software to get creative touches onto your pictures.

There are several graphic designing softwares out there like GIMP which is completely free to download and use. By knowing some basic command lines in Linux you can easily edit, organize, and produce wonderful looking images using this software.

You do not have to stick to just adding bells and whistles to already designed photos either; you can take things one step further and develop your own unique style!

There are plenty of resources available online and through YouTube tutorials for all levels.

Identifying your hardware

The next step in learning how to use Linux as an architect is to determine what equipment you have! This article will go into detail about some of the most important pieces of software that can help identify your computer’s make and model, along with where you can find it for installing or using it.

There are many ways to do this, so feel free to choose which one(s) seem helpful to you. Some of the more common tools include Google Chrome (for web browsers), Microsoft Word (for word processors like LibreOffice Writer and PowerPoint), Photoshop (for graphics editors like GIMP and Pixlr-Shop), Excel (for spreadsheets such as Openoffice Spreadsheet and Numbers), and OneNote (for taking notes).

The first thing we should talk about is making sure your computer has adequate RAM. More RAM means better performance when running programs at once, and having enough RAM makes it possible to allocate larger windows and files without being slowed down.

A Windows machine comes preloaded with Windows Explorer (file manager), but you can replace it with any other file manager you want! Most people prefer Files because it is intuitive and easy to navigate. You can also add features to it by going outside of the app itself (this way is referred to as “extending” the program).

You can easily install another one of these apps by searching through the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Finding out your system's version

It is very important to know what operating system you are using! Not only does this tell you how close you are to getting rid of Windows, but it can also help determine if there are any recent performance improvements or new features with your current software or settings.

There are several ways to find out just that- by looking at the OS display properties, through the browser, via error messages, etc.

But one of the most reliable methods is going into Settings > System > About This Computer. Here, Microsoft has clearly labeled each element for users to see which operating system they use.

The Version Element contains an extensive list of information including name, model number, Ubuntu release, KDE Plasma, Xfce desktop, LXDE desktop, and more.

Creating your home directory

In almost every operating system, including Ubuntu, there is an easy way to create an account with limited access. This restricted user can use the computer but cannot modify any settings or files. These users are typically given their own login credentials so they can log into the computer using their own username and password.

In order to create this new account, you will first need to empty out your current user accounts. You can do this by clicking Settings in the top left of your screen. Then click Users. From here you can choose “Manage Accounts” to delete all existing usernames and passwords.

Making a backup

When you are done with all your projects, it is important to make sure that you have protected yourself by making backups. This can be done several ways, either through an external hard drive, or creating an online account where you store everything else!

There are many free tools out there designed specifically for archiving and restoring windows and mac files. For example, Adobe has one called photoshop save as.psb which you can use to restore any of your photos or videos!

These types of apps usually have a paid version too, if you feel like buying more features. They are very cost-effective when used properly so do not hesitate to look into them!

Google docs also offer this feature, but only in the cloud.