Precautions to Help Stop the Spread of Covid-19
Written on May 8, 2020 by AshleyDiscussing precautions we're taking to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
One Step Forward, One Major Step Backward
Written on May 8, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanContinuing my search for a script to remove all Autodesk software from a computer makes progress, only to find a totally new, and major problem.
Ask a Consultant - Do I Need Dual CPUs for Photoshop?
Written on May 8, 2020 by Jared LewisWorking with a Puget systems Technology Consultant can save a lot of time, and take a lot of headaches and worry out of the process of selecting a system.
Surviving the Quarantine
Written on May 7, 2020 by Mark Anthony ManinangMy name is Mark Anthony, named after the Roman general, not the singer. Looking back on the past 2 months of working from home I’ve learned a lot. Working from home has become the new normal for many of us here at Puget Systems.
A New Normal
Written on May 6, 2020 by Geno RosarioQuarantine life has hit all of us pretty drastically. At first, it was a bit of a shock to realize that businesses were even thinking about shutting down. “Is this real?” “There’s no way the virus could be that deadly, right?”
Prepping Pandemic Puppers
Written on May 6, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThe lock-downs have changed a lot of things for all of us. For someone who already works from home, it doesn't seem a whole lot different. For now, I'm using my spare time to better train our foster animals. We regularly have a foster or two in our home and the Coronavirus won't change that!
Sometimes Autodesk throws you a curveball.
Written on May 1, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanBelieving that I was almost done with creating the new 3ds Max benchmark, I suddenly learn I'm not, in fact, almost done. Licensing, and extra software prove to be tricky.
You Have Questions
Written on April 26, 2020 by Brett NordquistMost of my day is spent talking to customers on the phone, over email, and sometimes in person at events or personal visits. I collect feedback about our products and services and take it back to the management at Puget Systems so that we can learn what's working and what we need to improve.
We are approaching the finish line
Written on April 24, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanAfter several rough weeks, the end is in sight. Scripts are cleaned up, benchmark package is created, now to see if it works.
So about Animal Crossing New Horizons
Written on April 19, 2020 by Wilson ChauI might have heard about Animal Crossing in passing, never paying it much heed. A game that has no real ending. You can do whatever you want. Given my limited amount of time, I wanted a beginning, some levels to get through, and an end boss to fight.
AutoIt & Arrays & Scripts, Oh My!
Written on April 17, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanWell, scripting has been kicked up a notch, and the training wheels are off. I dive deeper into AutoIT, and attempt to figure out arrays and networks.
The Puget Systems Consulting Experience: What You Can Expect
Written on April 14, 2020 by Jeff StubbersIf you are not familiar with hardware, it can be scary reaching out to a company regarding a new computer. To help put your mind at ease, this post discusses what to expect when reaching out to Puget Systems.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Houston in Marketing
Written on April 13, 2020 by Houston BennettWorking from home has presented some unique challenges and benefits that I wasn't expecting. I've only been doing it for the past six weeks or so but I've learned a lot. It's taken a shift in mindset and the creation of a whole new set of habits.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Oscar in Marketing
Written on April 10, 2020 by Oscar TiradoLike most of my colleagues, working from home isn’t foreign to me. I have been working remotely for 1-2 days out of the week for the past ~4 years. I never really thought much of it aside from it being more of a self-paced workday.
Out of the 3ds Max frying pan and into the AutoIt fire.
Written on April 10, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanI begin a decent into automation tools to build a installer for the benchmark tool.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Kelly in Labs
Written on April 8, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanWorking from home has been challenging in ways I had not expected.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Wilson in Consulting
Written on April 7, 2020 by Wilson ChauI wasn’t there, but I’m pretty certain when the principals of my kids’ school announced that school would be closed for a while, they cheered. Now a month into the school closures, they don’t appear to be too happy.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Eric in Marketing
Written on April 6, 2020 by Eric BrownWith Washington state under the new "Stay Home, Stay Safe" proclamation, I have now been working out of my home office for about 4 weeks. And just the other day, this order was extended another 30 days. So we're in this for the long haul. In the spirit of helping those who are either working from home for the first time, or simply not used to doing so full time, I thought I would share my setup, how I've adjusted, and what I've learned along the way.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Don in Labs
Written on April 3, 2020 by Dr Donald KinghornI am the Scientific Computing adviser here at Puget Systems. Many of us are sharing our work-from-home stories for coping with the changes to our normal life and work routines during the COVID-19 quarantine. I have already been working from home for a few years and wanted to share my setup and offer some tips that I hope will encourage you if you are suddenly finding yourself bewildered by disruption to your work-life.
Benchmark continues, but first.. Blue Screen!
Written on April 3, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanI this ongoing series, I experience a very frustrating week, full of blue screen, crashes, and more blue screens.
My Top 5 Favorite Casual Games
Written on April 1, 2020 by Brett NordquistWatching my kids play Animal Crossing, got me thinking about some of my favorite casual, escapist or story-driven games I've played on my PC over the past year or so. I launched Steam and was surprised to see how many casual games I've enjoyed. Going down the list brought back a lot of fond memories, and I decided I should capture a few of my very favorites in a blog post.
Target and the Out-of-Box Experience
Written on March 31, 2020 by Wilson ChauIn my family, my wife and I have our roles. To name a few...I mow the lawn, wash the dishes, clean the bathroom while she does the laundry, get the groceries, and keep track of family schedules.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Matt in Labs
Written on March 30, 2020 by Matt BachWith the all the COVID-19 quarantining going on in Washington state, I have now been working out of my home office for about 3 weeks. In the spirit of helping those who are either working from home for the first time, or simply not used to doing so full time, I thought I would share my setup and strategies on how to be productive from home.
A week of ups and downs
Written on March 27, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanThis was a pretty wild week. Well… as wild as being stuck at home writing code can be.
Adjusting to Working from Home - William in Labs
Written on March 26, 2020 by William GeorgeThis is the first entry in a series of blog posts from various folks here at Puget Systems, showing how each of us are coping with the changes to our normal life and work routines during the COVID-19 quarantine. In this installment, William George shows his work-from-home setup and talks about the struggle to focus on work in the midst of a family of five.