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: Pirated software may cause system crashes, registry errors, and performance issues. New features summary for the 2016 releases of Photoshop CC

Furthermore, the introduction of Artboards changed the workflow for web and mobile designers. Prior to this, Photoshop was primarily seen as a photo manipulation tool. With Artboards, designers could create multiple layouts within a single document, mirroring the functionality of Adobe Illustrator and Sketch. This versatility made CC 2016 an essential tool for the burgeoning UI/UX design industry. Coupled with the improved "Export As" functionality, which replaced the aging "Save for Web," the software became more efficient for modern digital asset production.