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There is a multitude of Applications in the Content Creation Industry. Some Free, some Open-Source, and some costing a hefty sum of money.

We cover everything from How-To Guides to Software Updates, keeping you knowledgeable and up-to-date so you can stay competitive.

Windows vs macOS vs ChromeOS for Work — Which Should You Pick?

Windows vs macOS vs ChromeOS for Work — Which Should You Pick?

December 7, 2022

Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS cater to noticeably disparate audiences, and have vastly different strengths and, most importantly, weaknesses. Here's which OS we recommend.

How to Screenshot on a Lenovo Laptop [ThinkPad, Legion, Yoga & More]

How to Screenshot on a Lenovo Laptop [ThinkPad, Legion, Yoga & More]

November 10, 2022

Taking a screenshot is one of the most basic things you can do on a Laptop, and most Laptops, Lenovo included, work in a very similar way. Here's how to screenshot on a Lenovo ThinkPad, Legion, Yoga, and more.

Redshift System Requirements & PC-Recommendations

Redshift System Requirements & PC-Recommendations

October 29, 2022

Redshift has conquered the GPU Rendering World by storm. But with all this popularity also come considerable performance demands. Here's our take on Redshift's System Requirements.

Lumion System Requirements & PC-Recommendations [Updated]

Lumion System Requirements & PC-Recommendations [Updated]

September 14, 2022

Lumion is one of the most popular architectural render engines for many different 3D Applications. But what do you need to run Lumion well?

Can I Use MSI Afterburner With Non-MSI Cards?

Can I Use MSI Afterburner With Non-MSI Cards?

August 23, 2022

MSI Afterburner is a fantastic tool for controlling your GPU's Clocks, Fan Curves, and Monitoring all kinds of sensors. Can you use it with non-MSI GPUs though?

SketchUp System Requirements & PC Recommendations

SketchUp System Requirements & PC Recommendations

August 15, 2022

SketchUp's official System Requirements just aren't helpful enough to figure out what kind of PC you'll need for smooth modeling and rendering performance. Here's our take.

Our Favorite Free Alternatives To Premiere Pro

Our Favorite Free Alternatives To Premiere Pro

August 1, 2022

Premiere Pro is expensive like all other Adobe apps. Here are our recommendations for Premiere Pro alternative for free!

How to Fix Photoshop Brush Lag [Try this first]

How to Fix Photoshop Brush Lag [Try this first]

August 15, 2022

Brush Lag is one of the most encountered performance issues within Photoshop, ever. Here's our Guide on how to get rid of Brush Lag for good.

OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) System Requirements & PC Recommendations

OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) System Requirements & PC Recommendations

July 1, 2022

OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) has become extremely popular. Here're the System Requirements and what kind of PC we recommend to run OBS optimally.

How To Reset Your Graphics Driver [And Why You Should]

How To Reset Your Graphics Driver [And Why You Should]

August 15, 2022

A Graphics Driver Reset helps with solving all kinds of problems you might encounter. It's also recommended to reinstall your Driver after a GPU upgrade.

Autodesk 3ds Max System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Autodesk 3ds Max System Requirements & PC Recommendations

September 3, 2022

Autodesk 3ds Max is as capable as it is performance-hungry. The official system requirements don't do it justice. Here's what kind of Hardware you'll need.

Autodesk Maya System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Autodesk Maya System Requirements & PC Recommendations

June 17, 2022

Autodesk's 3D Software Maya comes with serious system requirements - at least when doing complex work. But you can also get away with an entry-level Build.

Do You Have to Reinstall Windows After Upgrading CPU, GPU or Motherboard?

Do You Have to Reinstall Windows After Upgrading CPU, GPU or Motherboard?

September 3, 2022

Upgrading your CPU, GPU and Motherboard is done quickly, but do you have to reinstall your Windows Operating System as well? A closer look.

Our 6 Favorite Free Photoshop Alternatives (2023 Update)

Our 6 Favorite Free Photoshop Alternatives (2023 Update)

January 3, 2023

Photoshop is expensive with no perpetual license availability. Here is a list of free alternatives that can do everything Photoshop can, for free.

Substance Painter System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Substance Painter System Requirements & PC Recommendations

February 15, 2022

Substance Painter is used by creative productions far and wide. But what are the System requirements and PC recommendations you'll need to run it?

Unity 3D System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Unity 3D System Requirements & PC Recommendations

April 27, 2022

Unity's Official System Requirements are quite vague and you'll have to take a closer look at your Unity workloads to truly find the right set of hardware for your needs.

Blender System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Blender System Requirements & PC Recommendations

March 1, 2022

Our take on Blender's official System Requirements will tell you what kind of Hardware you'll need for your specific Blender Workloads.

Best Normal Map Generators – Our 6 Favorite Tools

Best Normal Map Generators – Our 6 Favorite Tools

November 9, 2021

Normal Maps are easily created through free Generators. They add detail to your 3D Models without the necessity of increasing polygon count.

Using the Wiggle Expression in After Effects – Ultimate Guide

Using the Wiggle Expression in After Effects – Ultimate Guide

March 1, 2022

Everything you need to know about the After Effects Wiggle Expression. Wiggle Position, Loop, Advanced Wiggle Control, and more.

How to Combine the Processing Power of Two (or more) Computers

How to Combine the Processing Power of Two (or more) Computers

April 4, 2022

Can you combine the processing power of 2 or more PCs? How do you do this and for what kind of workloads does this make sense?

Do You Need to Uninstall Your Old Graphics Drivers Before Installing a New GPU?

Do You Need to Uninstall Your Old Graphics Drivers Before Installing a New GPU?

November 9, 2021

Will your new GPU run on your old Graphics Drivers or do you need to uninstall your old Drivers first before installing a new Graphics Card? A closer look.

Best 3D Modeling Software (Free & Paid) – A Senior 3D-Artist’s View

Best 3D Modeling Software (Free & Paid) – A Senior 3D-Artist’s View

August 15, 2022

There are huge differences in 3D Modeling Software and choosing the right one can make or break your succsess as a 3D-Artist in the 3D Industry.

Cinema 4D System Requirements – What they don’t tell you

Cinema 4D System Requirements – What they don’t tell you

April 29, 2022

You'll need a stronger PC than what Maxon officially recommends in their System Requirements for Cinema 4D. Keep this in mind for running Cinema 4D.

Everything About the Blender Undo, Redo, Repeat Last, and Adjust Last Operations

Everything About the Blender Undo, Redo, Repeat Last, and Adjust Last Operations

May 9, 2022

Everything you need to know about Blender's Undo, Redo, Repeat Last and Adjust Last Operations. Follow along the Videos or Images.

Adobe Lightroom CC & Lightroom Classic System Requirements and Recommendations

Adobe Lightroom CC & Lightroom Classic System Requirements and Recommendations

February 8, 2023

Adobe's Lightroom Tools can demand some serious performance from your System even though the official System Requirements are quite low. Let's take a look.

How to move the Camera in Blender (All possible ways)

How to move the Camera in Blender (All possible ways)

September 25, 2021

Find all possible ways to move the Camera in Blender here. See which fits your workflow best and which method is the fastest.

Adobe Illustrator System Requirements (And PC Recommendations)

Adobe Illustrator System Requirements (And PC Recommendations)

February 8, 2023

Adobe's official System Requirements are fairly low and you'll need to make sure your PC is up to spec when working on more complex projects. We'll show you how.

Adobe After Effects System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Adobe After Effects System Requirements & PC Recommendations

May 9, 2022

After Effects' Official System Requirements are set so low that you'll quickly run into performance issues on more complex projects. Our recommendations are robust.

How to Update Blender (All possible ways)

How to Update Blender (All possible ways)

May 9, 2022

The best method to manage and update your Blender Versions depends on a couple of factors. We take a look at the best way for you to update Blender.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements & PC Recommendations

May 9, 2022

Adobe Premiere Pro's Official System Requirements are extremely low and you'll want to make sure you have some decent PC Specs for more complex Projects.

Best Renderers (Render Engines) for Blender in 2023

Best Renderers (Render Engines) for Blender in 2023

January 3, 2023

There are many available Render Engines for Blender. We take a closer look at the most popular Renderers, their strengths and weaknesses.

Adobe Photoshop System Requirements & PC-Recommendations

Adobe Photoshop System Requirements & PC-Recommendations

February 8, 2023

Adobe is setting the bar low with its official Photoshop System Requirements. Be sure to follow our recommendations for efficient work inside Photoshop.

Why is Blender Free? A quick look behind the curtain.

Why is Blender Free? A quick look behind the curtain.

May 9, 2022

How can Blender, a professional, high-end 3D Modeling and Animation Software, be free? Is there a catch, or is Blender just so good? Here's all you need to know.

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