[Leica] Processing question

[Douglas Barry]

Anybody here using DxO Photolab?

I'm now using my new pc with Windows 11, and PSE 15 and LR6 which I have 
on CDs, won't work on it. Before I take the easy way out and sign up to 
the monthly PS sub which will give me LR, PSE,and some cloud space 
someone at my club suggested DxO, but it may not do everything I want. I 
have read reviews of the many Adobe alternatives with a one off payment, 
but I'd be interested in hearing others' experience as the mags tend to 
think everyone's workflow should change all the time! Thoughts on your 
current workflow welcome.

To be honest, I don't shoot RAW much, nor do much manipulation, as I 
tend to try to get it right in camera. Cropping and sharpening are what 
I generally do to most images, with contrast and shadows tweaking a long 
way behind.

As spring is kicking in here, I hope to be out and about a bit more, so 
any feedback gratefully received.

Douglas