DM2 creates shortcuts on all open and save dialog boxes

I've recently discovered yet another time saving app called DM2. This nifty little app creates an icon on all Windows open and save dialog boxes and through that it gives you instant access on your favorite folders.. But that's not all, you also get custom shortcuts for your volume controls, a menu with constant access to your favorite folders and a host of plug-ins that come preinstalled.
If you find yourself always looking for some specific folders in your 5 hard drive system just to save a screengrab than this app is for you, or buy a mac..
This app along with Colibri are my 2 most favorite time savers. GO open source..

Photo restoration needs time and patience above all..

If you're about to start restoring some of your old family photos, be prepared. Knowing the tools is only half of the skills required. Patience and trial and error are the other half.
This image took me some 6 hours to fully restore, I know it sounds silly but the level of damage cannot be represented in a small thumbnail.

A few Photoshop lessons can get you a long way..

I've been watching PhotoshopTV for quite some time now and I have been developing a greater respect and a wider variety of knowledge about Adobe's flagship product.
I recently bought a book on photo restoration by Katrin Eismann called "Photoshop Restoration and Retouching".
So after some reading I decided to put my knowledge to the test and here are my first results.