A reader named Ray sent me this question: "I was just reading your discussion of software scams, illegal software etc. You convinced me to stay away from the horde of ... Read More

I recently purchased TMPGEnc DVD Author for a video project I was working on. This software doesn't come with a lot of predesigned templates for DVD menus, but it does ... Read More

For me, software training videos work better than any sedative to lull me to sleep. But if you're the type who prefers a visual approach to learning software, the video ... Read More

The Painter's Edge Bundle includes Corel Painter 8, Photo/Graphic Edges 6, Getting Started With Painter 8 Training CD, and Photo/Graphic Edges 6 Training CD. This is a $550 value for ... Read More

VicMan Software has announced the release of Jpeg Enhancer 1.2, an advanced digital image processing program for Windows. This tool offers you a number of innovative and unprecedented image refining ... Read More

If you've been frustrated or overwhelmed by the complexity of other painting and drawing programs, SketchBook Pro is a great way to sketch out ideas, annotate images, and explore computer-based ... Read More

Dorothy writes: "I have a picture on a dark colored paper and I would like to remove or replace the background paper to a lighter color. So I can see ... Read More

Since this week's acquisition of Picasa by Google, the software is available now as a free download. Previously, it was priced at $30 after the 15-day trial period. The software ... Read More

Angela writes: "I have a vinyl cutter/plotter and need to use vectorized images. The machine will do the vectorization. However, my questions are about using graphics that are suitable for ... Read More

According to Reuters, Google has acquired Picasa, makers of Picasa photo management software and Hello P2P photo-sharing software. Just a couple of months ago, I was raving about Hello's Bloggerbot ... Read More

Ken writes: "A while ago I switched from cd's to dvd's for storing my images. I've used only brand name media in the hope that it will last. I've been ... Read More

Another five sets of free layer styles from John Woods have been posted. This batch includes: Ancient Rune #3 Brass Beveled BT Glass Wing Pattern Iron Rust #1 Refraxtion #2 The layer ... Read More

Jasc Paint Shop Photo Album 5 allows you to import, organize, enhance, and share your digital photos. It offers four ways to browse your photo collection, plus many fun effects ... Read More

Everybody loves to get a great deal, but if that amazing offer on cheap software sounds too good to be true, it probably is! If you give these sites your ... Read More

Take a peek at this video preview of Photo Triage, the photo management system Microsoft Research Labs is working on. This could be how we display and organize our digital ... Read More

Creative professionals, photographers and artists looking to enhance their Corel Painter skills and explore new creative possibilities are encouraged to attend one of the many Corel Painter training sessions being ... Read More

StudioLine Photo 2 is an unusual approach to digital photo management and editing. Although the non-standard interface increases the learning curve somewhat, its innovative editing and annotation tools make it ... Read More

Adobe employee Andrei Herasimchuk of Design By Fire is having another giveaway. This time the prize is a copy of Adobe Illustrator CS, signed by "everyone who helps make it ... Read More