I got my new computer today. The old one was 3+ years, and it was time. Several SolidWorks models brought it to its knees. Here are the specs for the…
Category: hardware
‘A while ago I wrote a post called Quest for Input Device, and then another one called Design Challenge: Ultimate CAD Input Device. This was all started by a pain…
Until I get a touch screen I can run SolidWorks on, I feel that every other input device I use is going to come up short. I”ve hated mice ever…
Does your desk look like this? No, of course it doesn’t, but 10 years ago, this was the extent of your display options. These days you have more and…
Despondent that your subscription is not going to offer you useful options that make sense? This one might throw you into an even deeper funk. Don’t handle sharp objects, firearms…
Time for a new computer. Some of the modeling work I’ve done recently has been choking my 3 year old laptop. Not big assemblies, just individual parts with ridiculous surface…
Beta or VHS?\n\nBlueray or HD DVD? Direct3D or OpenGL? For years now, Direct3D and OpenGL have coexisted, but things are changing, and it”s not clear where they are going to…
I’m the guy in the airplane trying to lift a 40 pound laptop bag into the compartment over your head. I’m really doing this for your peace of mind. I’m…
Isn’t it about time for a radically new interface? How long have we been mousing around? Do you remember what it was like before the mouse? Everything was DOS style text commands.…