Introduction The mouse is (still) your main input to the computer, along with the keyboard. It is the only way to point at things visually and tell the operating system or 3D software what to do. Therefore it’s most important that you find a good, comfortable mouse. You need to make sure that you are personally comfortable with it during long-term use, to avoid repetitive strain injury. Indeed, you will make over 2 million clicks […]
Finding a Good Keyboard There are so many different keyboard types to choose from, that it’s hard to find a great one. It’s even harder to imagine how comfortable it would be to long hours of work. The best is to shop in a real (not online) store and test them for yourself. Do you want to know what is really important to consider for long hours of 3D work? Then you’re in luck […]
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 […]