Working on Windows 7 is beginning to feel like a trip down memory lane. Windows 8 and Windows 10 have some drastic interface differences that working on Windows 7 requires a little refocus. It's not nearly as bad as working on a Windows XP or Vista box these days but it's getting there. I have most of my computers to Windows 10 or at least Windows 8.1. However, I found … [Read more...]
Dell refreshes Precision workstation line for virtual reality professionals
Dell announced their Precision line is targeting professionals working with virtual reality. The hardware specifications of the computer configurations have been set to meet the minimum CPU, RAM, and graphics requirements set for VR viewing. Dell has more information at www.dell.com/VRready. Along with the announcement committing to the future of VR, Dell also announced a … [Read more...]
Highlights of Microsoft Build 2016
Microsoft held their annual developers conference this week. While this was Build and the focus is on developers, there was still quite a bit of Windows 10 details revealed for IT and general consumers. It started Wednesday with a keynote address and ran through Friday with a variety of technical sessions. While the keynote usually holds the largest revelations of new products … [Read more...]
April Fools Day 2016 around the web
April Fools Day is upon us once again. What weird ideas are out on the web this year? Previous compilations: 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Google always puts a lot of effort into their April Fools gags, so we'll start there. What could be more realistic than real life? Google Cardboard is updated with a new plastic, clear … [Read more...]
2D animation software behind Futurama and Studio Ghibli open-sourced and freely available
The software behind 2D animated projects like Futurama and Studio Ghibli's amazing works has been open-sourced and released free of charge. The software is called OpenToonz and is based on the "Toonz" software that was used professionally by these big studios. The license allows for the software to be used free of charge even for commercial productions. OpenToonz includes … [Read more...]