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Lap, a nearly perfect photo manager

Lap, a nearly perfect photo manager

| Nando Harmsen | 1,303 views | 10 comments

A lot of software for editing photos is missing one important thing: a good photo manager. Don't have one? Then you're stuck using your computer's file browser. But Lap could be the solution.

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Don't want AI editing? Turn it off in ACR

Don't want AI editing? Turn it off in ACR

| Nando Harmsen | 820 views | 0 comments

When editing photos, many programmes bombard you with AI options. Don't want or need AI editing? In Adobe Camera Raw, you can turn the option off.

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Updates for LrC, LR and ACR

Updates for LrC, LR and ACR

| Nando Harmsen | 1,045 views | 0 comments

In August 2026, Adobe released a number of updates for Lightroom, Lightroom Classic and Adobe Camera Raw. Not all features appeared in all three programmes.

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The new DXO PhotoLab version 10

The new DXO PhotoLab version 10

| Nando Harmsen | 1,046 views | 0 comments

DXO has recently made the new version of PhotoLab available. This version contains a number of improvements. It is important to know that it is not an update. It is a new version, and therefore not free.

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An honest comparison between DxO PhotoLab and Lightroom Classic

An honest comparison between DxO PhotoLab and Lightroom Classic

| Nando Harmsen | 1,528 views | 5 comments

For many, Lightroom Classic is the go-to photo editing programme. But there are others, including DxO PhotoLab. I compared the two. The choice mainly depends on what you want to use it for.

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DXO Photolab photography tip: Use sensible file management

DXO Photolab photography tip: Use sensible file management

| Nando Harmsen | 1,059 views | 2 comments

Do you use DXO Photolab, or are you planning to start using it? Make sure you manage your files sensibly. This ensures that all your photo edits and information about your photos stay together perfectly. It prevents problems.

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What to consider when switching photo editing software

What to consider when switching photo editing software

| Nando Harmsen | 1,676 views | 11 comments

You have been using the same photo editing software for years. Then you decide to switch to different software. That never goes completely smoothly. There are things you need to consider. Think carefully before taking the step.

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Hasselblad RAW files finally work directly in Capture One

Hasselblad RAW files finally work directly in Capture One

| Elja Trum | 1,239 views | 0 comments

I honestly didn't even realise this wasn't possible yet, but from now on you can import Hasselblad RAW files from three cameras directly into Capture One.

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