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One of the very useful tools for storing data such when files were opened or closed or what features were used is the history log in Photoshop. The history log can be in text format as well as XML http://www.graphicxtras.com/products/photoshop-tools.htm Turn on the option via the preferences

Nozzles for Painter from graphicxtras.com The nozzles still work amazingly well in even in the latest version of Corel Painter

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A quick tutorial on how to create ghostly text / type in Photoshop 

A quick tutorial on how to create random cuts to Illustrator paths 

http://www.graphicxtras.com/products/illustrator-pattern-swatches.htm How to create random dot patterns in Illustrator using blob brush

How to draw a quick grid in Illustrator tutorial A quick guide to drawing a quick grid in Illustrator