Learn how to reset Photoshop's preferences to their default settings in this episode. Make it a habit to delete the current preferences when you're working in a lab, so you're not surprised by preferences set by other users. And if you're experiencing odd behavior in Photoshop, try resetting the program's preferences to eliminate the possibility that the preferences file has been corrupted.

Resetting Photoshop's tool options is a smart move to avoid being fooled by sticky option settings, like the dimension settings in the Crop tool Options bar. Learn how and why to reset tool options in this podcast episode.

If you're in the San Jose area this week check out the Web Video Summitt at the San Jose Marriott. This conference is all about creating and distributing video over the net. I'm on a panel on Teaching and Learning with Web Video with my pals Lynda Weinman of lynda.com and Alex Lindsay of Pixel Corps at 2:00 pm Wednesday June 27. And I'm signing books on Wednesday at 3:30 in the Exhibit area. Stop by and say hi.