Using a dual-monitor setup has many advantages. You can double your screen size, work on two totally separate desktops, or run two different programs. It’s the configuration of choice for most programmers, as well as many content creators and even office workers. But dual-monitor workstations require special considerations for travel. Sure, you can throw your …
For the creative professional, having the right tools is essential. For instance, there’s nothing stopping you from creating beautiful images on out-of-date hardware. The dinosaurs in Jurassic Park were animated before Windows 95 even came out, but they still look great today. But if you tried to do the same job today on the same …
Digital artists know how hard it is to work with a mouse and keyboard. They’re a great interface for many things. Typing, programming, and even a lot of editing functions are just fine with default controls. But if you’re actually trying to draw or touch up a piece of art, a mouse is a clumsy …
If you’re an artist, you’re probably particular about your tools. This only makes sense. If you’re painting, you want to use the best brush. If you’re drawing, you want the best pens, pencils, or charcoals. And if your art is of the digital variety, you want the best screen and stylus. For many people, this …
Unlike many types of gaming peripherals, gaming monitors actually contribute deep and significant differences to your play. Not only are gaming monitors specifically built for the fast-moving action of games rendered well-above the 60 FPS, they’re also designed to provide the kind of rapid responses that you just can’t get on an ordinary display. And …