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Ctrl+Console lets you swipe through Lightroom (pictures)

The two-screen Lightroom Sorter iPad app offers some remote control in Lightroom's Library module.

Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Lori Grunin
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Welcome to the foyer

Ctrl+Console has a "foyer" that contains all of the apps you've bought. You click the gear icon to access connection settings.

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Connect

Here's where you pick which computer you'd like to connect to.

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IP communication

The desktop utility opens an IP connection between Lightroom and your computer; the iPad app transmits keyboard shortcuts to Lightroom via the Wi-Fi network that both are connected to. This may not work on some corporate computers with security settings that may prevent the system from opening any ports.

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Library module

Because of the big, simplified interface, the company thinks the product should appeal to new Lightroom users who don't want to memorize shortcut keys like P for flagging.

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Survey mode

In Survey you get the same controls, but this mode allows you to process batches of photos.

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