Instructions for downloading, installing, and using the iCloud desktop app in Windows 10
Samsung SSD Speed Comparison
Our systems have moved to almost entirely to solid-state drives (SSDs) for primary storage, making our old video looking at hard drive vs SSD boot times rather outdated. But are all of the SSDs we use equal, or are there benefits to one over another for typical computer usage? We compared four of the Samsung models we carry to see how they compare in boot up, file copy, and application launch times.
Rethinking SaaS
I had an experience with Office 365 that’s made me reconsider how I feel about the SaaS (software as a service) model. When Microsoft began offering Office as a subscription, I jumped at the opportunity. The idea of paying a reasonable monthly fee in exchange for the latest version and features seemed like a great deal.
Windows Update Causing Bluetooth Malfunction
Microsoft has provided details on a Windows Update that will break bluetooth functionality in a significant number of devices such as headphones, keyboard/mice or even security devices such as key fobs.
Data Science PCs with NVIDIA Titan RTX
Puget Systems has worked directly with NVIDIA to provide turnkey solutions for data scientists. We’ve taken our approach of optimizing hardware configurations for specific use cases and paired that with an installation of RAPIDS, NVIDIA’s open source, GPU-accelerated platform for data science. This allows you to get up and running faster as well as makes you more efficient during testing and development.
Webinar: How To Choose The Right Hardware For After Effects
In this 45 minute webinar, Matt Bach will go over all the individual parts that go into a workstation, explaining what each does and how After Effects uses them. We will help you separate fact from fiction and make you aware of “marketing buzzwords” that are either misleading or flat-out lies.
Lightroom Classic CPU Roundup: AMD Ryzen 3rd Gen, AMD Threadripper 2, Intel 9th Gen, Intel X-series
Lightroom Classic has changed dramatically over the last few years, with improved multithreading support and the recent addition of GPU acceleration. But exactly how much of a difference is there between the latest processors from both Intel and AMD? Does the higher core count on the new Ryzen CPUs make a difference?
Hyperthreading & SMT causing low performance in Lightroom Classic
On certain Intel and AMD processors, it is possible to see up to a 90% increase in performance when exporting and generating smart previews by disabling Intel Hyperthreading (HT) or AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT). What CPUs are known to be affected, and what are the current workarounds for this issue?
Premiere Pro Initial Troubleshooting Guide
Wondering where to start when you have a sudden crash, error, or issue while editing? It can be tricky to determine if your issues are hardware related, application caused, or project specific. This article covers where to start in your troubleshooting by testing controlled variables that affect your editing experience in Premiere Pro.
Nvidia Drivers Are Now Included In The SRU, Here’s How To Keep Up To Date!
It is no secret that installing the lasted Nvidia drivers can be a bit of a pain. In this article, we will be covering how to install Nvidia drivers via the command line and the GUI.
