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ActiveWords today
Things have changed a bit since my last post in 2008...
Curing 'phantom screen touches' on an old Surface Book?
My Surface Book 2 is old, well out of any warranty, but still performs really well for my own needs. It's a home machine but can still run CAD, Revit, even (just) Microsoft Flight Sim, well enough to not consider a replacement. It was a little tight for
Well, that's saved me a fortune! | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
As a Surface Book 2 (SB2) owner I watched the launch of its replacement, the Surface Laptop Studio (SLS), this morning with some interest. Although the specification mostly impressed* the new form factor doesn't really appeal. It looses the iconic Surface Book hinge and ability to detach the
My Perfect Computer
Enthusiasts can upgrade non-compliant older PCs to Windows 11?
Update: Mary Jo Foley reports: Microsoft leaves a loophole for those wanting to run Windows 11 on 'unsupported' hardware An "unsupported state," in this case, means your PC won't be entitled to receive updates via Windows Update. These may (or may not) include security
Seek and ye old PC shall die, only to be born again
I've been working from home (WFH) for 9± weeks using my old desktop PC to Remote Connect to a CAD workstation in the office with no problems. I purchased it in December 2009, and it has been used for intermittent CAD, gaming and general home computing ever since.
Cool Hardware
Revit to (Surface) Go?
You think he'd* be more impressed, Revit 2019 running on a Surface Go! * Surface Pen and (small) dog for scale
My Perfect Computer
It’s what I thought the iPad would be…
Pop over to Engadget and check out their post. If it is a real product (Q3/4 launch date rumoured) it’s going to shake up the “pad” market… Microsoft's Courier 'digital journal': exclusive pictures,details, video! – Engadget http://www.viddler.com/simple_on_site/dec196af
iPhone
What is it about ink, tablets (and the iPad)? A lesson from Autodesk University 2009
I took my iPhone and a HP Convertible Tablet PC (from work) to Autodesk University. It was the first time I’d travelled with both and the differences, in form and function, in real world use* were revealing. That experience was at the forefront of my mind as I watched
iThink it’s nearly my time for the Phone with an i
It’s not that I don’t like Apple, just their “our way or no way” attitude and the fanatic devotees annoy (but not Phil, Matt, Adam, Terrance and other iFanatics I know!). I’m not really into cults, except one, but will change my mind if the evidence stacks
Design and Art
My Fiat 500 mouse has arrived
It’s arrived! I stumbled upon this at the Fiat U.K. website but found they are available in New Zealand from Andrew Simms European (parts dept). I even had a choice of colour, metallic pearl white or red, but it had to be red! First impressions are the build
My Perfect Computer
My perfect computer - Part 2 - Can I just have a proper button?
First I must say, I really like my (work provided) HP 8710w mobile workstation. It's not a Tablet PC, which I'd like added , but the performance, screen and keyboard - especially the proper number...
Design and Art
My perfect computer - Part 1 - It comes out of the closet?
Recently I was clearing out a closet and found what was, a long time ago, my design tool box: + + + An A3 board, mechanical/architectural templates plus a handful of drawing instruments meant I...