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How to Choose Good Computer Monitors

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The Computer Screen / Monitor The computer screen, or monitor, is the most important part of the interaction returned by your computer and is largely an question esthetic preference.  That’s why it’s important to find a screen that you like watching for long periods of time, and that will not strain your eyes.  Because you cannot gauge a screen quality online, always go check in a physical store before you buy a screen.  This way, […]

Laptops vs Desktops, Mac vs PC computers

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Choosing the Right Type of Computer Laptop Computers for 3D graphics Laptop computers are not a very good form factor when trying to make 3D, because of the screen size, battery life and the inadequate ventilation for long term heat dissipation during 3D renderings.  Additionally, the form factor will make it much more expensive in the performance-to-price ratio because of the miniaturization, and you may find it difficult to upgrade it later on. You may […]

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Protecting your Equipment with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

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What is an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) An Uninterruptible Power Supply (or UPS) is a piece of equipment designed to protect your computer in case of power failure.  It resembles a small, but surprisingly heavy box, and it replaces your multi-plug power bar.  It usually has both surge-protection outlets and battery-protected outlets.  In fact, it can act as a battery for your desktop computer for a few minutes during a power loss.  But mainly, it […]

Building a computer

Assembling your Build from Components

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General Considerations Assembling your own computer parts from scratch is quite entirely another challenge than selecting the right parts and having them shipped to your door.  It is strongly recommended that you ask a professional to install all of the components, at least for the CPU, motherboard and fans inside of the computer case.  You should be able to find a local professional to install everything for you, for about 60$.  While you’re there, ask […]

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We Have a New Mascott!

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We have a great new Mascott for the 3D Wombat, made by the wonderful illustrator Jonathan Miller: BLOG: www.millertoons.blogspot.com PINTEREST: www.pinterest.com/knowble123/my-illustrations/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/knowble1233 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-miller-1b722512/