How To Update The UEFI/BIOS on an ASUS Motherboard
March 8, 2024
ASUS Motherboards are extremely popular and thankfuly updating its UEFI/BIOS isn't too difficult for most models. Here's how.
Software
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.
What is AHCI Mode in BIOS and Should You Use It?
March 5, 2024
AHCI and IDE are two options you can usually select from within your BIOS to make your Storage Drives run in specific modes. But what is AHCI and when should you use it?
Adobe Creative Cloud System Requirements & PC Recommendations
March 2, 2024
Adobe's Creative Cloud Software Suite is as popular as it is demanding on your PC-Hardware's Performance. Here's what you'll need to run it smoothly.
How To Enable TPM (2.0) In BIOS
January 24, 2024
Enabling your PC's TPM (Trusted Platform Module) has become ever more important with Windows 11 and other OS/Software requiring it. Here's how to do just that.
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Top 3 PSU / PC Power Consumption Calculators [And Which To Avoid]
November 1, 2023
Consulting a PSU calculator before settling on a specific PSU for your new PC build is unavoidable. Here're our 3 favorite PSU calculators that we use daily.
Is GeForce Experience Any Good — Should You Install It?
October 9, 2023
GeForce Experience is one of those tools that wants to be installed alongside your Graphics Card Driver. But is it any good or can you do just fine without installing it?
NVIDIA Studio vs Game Ready Driver — Which Is Better?
October 5, 2023
Nvidia offers both a so-called Game-Ready Driver and a Studio Driver for their GPUs. How do these drivers compare and does it matter which one you use for your workloads?
What is Secure Boot in BIOS and How To Enable/Disable It
September 20, 2023
Secure Boot is a security setting that allows your motherboard to check that all operating system software is signed by a trusted vendor, generally Microsoft for a Windows PC.
Enscape System Requirements and PC Recommendations
July 15, 2023
The real-time rendering solution Enscape can push just about any PC to its limits. Here's what we think of its Official System Requirements and what PC you'll need for best performance.
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Adobe Animate System Requirements and PC Recommendations [2024 Update]
July 9, 2023
Adobe Animate is the most popular vector animation software on the market. But what kind of PC performance will you need to make it run smoothly?
UEFI vs Legacy BIOS & Boot Mode Explained
July 3, 2023
What's the difference between UEFI and Legacy BIOS and why does your motherboard BIOS offer a UEFI and Legacy Boot Mode Option? Is this something you should use or steer clear of?
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How to Exit your BIOS [Get out of any BIOS to resume Boot]
October 5, 2023
Here's a quick and dirty guide to safely exiting your BIOS without losing any changes you may have made. This works for virtually any motherboard, PC, and Laptop manufacturer.
![Solidworks System Requirements & PC Recommendations [2024 Update]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2023/05/Solidworks-System-Requirements-PC-Recommendations-Twitter-420x236.jpg "Solidworks System Requirements & PC Recommendations [2024 Update]")
Solidworks System Requirements & PC Recommendations [2024 Update]
August 27, 2023
The official Solidworks System Requirements leave much to the imagination and don't make buying a specialized PC all that easy. Here's what you really need to run Solidworks efficiently.
Fusion 360 System Requirements & PC Recommendations
August 27, 2023
Fusion 360's System Requirements are, thankfully, easily satisfied. It's one of the leading computer-aided design programs for manufacturing, modeling, engineering, product and printed circuit board design, and everything in between.
Adobe InDesign System Requirements & PC Recommendations
August 27, 2023
Adobe InDesign is the most popular page layout design software on the market. But what kind of PC performance will you need to make it run smoothly?
How To Install Motherboard Drivers (Or don’t you need to?)
July 3, 2023
The Motherboard is the backbone of any PC and requires original, up-to-date drivers to ensure the best possible performance from all its connected components. Here's how to install those drivers.
Redshift System Requirements & PC-Recommendations
November 4, 2023
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.
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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?
SketchUp System Requirements & PC Recommendations
June 14, 2023
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.
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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
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.
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
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?
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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.