DVD & Blu-Ray Discs Today Nowadays, optical media disks like CD and DVD are becoming obsolete. In fact, there are good chances that Blu-Ray is likely the last optical media of it’s kind. However, you might still need a disc writer on your home computer, especially if you work in the film, games or music industry. Even today, all movies are still published on DVD and Blu-Rays after their theater release. For the music industry, […]
Why use a Graphic Drawing Tablet? Have you every tried to draw a curve or write letters using your mouse? It’s very hard and it’s not a question of practice! Using a standard mouse to draw or paint will never yield good results because it is a binary input system, that is either ON or OFF. It allows you to draw a line of constant intensity without any reactivity to pressure or directionality. On the […]
Processor Brands When if comes to choosing the brand of your processor (CPU), it’s never as easy as it seem. You would think it should be simple because there are only two brands to choose from on the market. Intel AMD Before you read this, make sure you’re familiar with the basic technical specifications of a CPU by reading our article on choosing the best processor. Which is Better? The problem is that […]
Intel Xeon Processors Xeons processors are the corporate-class of CPU from Intel. Those generally appear as more expensive CPU, when compared to mainstream versions with the same clock speeds. This is because they offer other advantages that are more business-oriented. Although, we do not recommend them for home users, it is worth noting how they compare to regular processors. Here are a few advantages of the Xeon class or CPU: They permit a longer product […]
GPU Introduction The GPU, short for the Graphics Processing Unit, is the processing chip dedicated to computing every visual information to display on a monitor. The GPU is the second most important component of a computer system, after the CPU. It can be either: Integrated: Combined with the CPU Dedicated: A separate add-on electronic card What is called the graphics card or video card is the physical container housing the dedicated GPU with its electronic […]
Ergonomy at the Computer Nowadays, many people work long hours sitting at a computer desk, watching a screen. This is especially true in the world of CG animation because digital artists must absolutely use computer software as a tool to create works of art. But most of us have habits formed by many other factors than an ideal ergonomy for the body. Here are the good and bad sitting habits when working at a computer […]