Yosemite and the Yiynova MSP19u: First Impressions
I have confirmed that the Yiynova MSP19u tablet monitor works with OS X 10.10 aka Yosemite. I’ve tested the device with Photoshop CC, Manga Studio 5EX and Sketchbook Pro 7. …
First Impressions of the iPhone 6 Plus
After over a month of waiting, Aarti’s iPhone 6 Plus arrived this evening. This isn’t so much of a review as it is my initial hands-on impressions with the device. …
The DataVac Electric Duster Blows
Chances are, if you are reading this post, you already know how important it is to clean out the insides of your computer. Dust is the enemy of electronics. Without …
Getting Anti-Social for the Better
There are two types of websites out there: Those that are crammed full of ads and social media promotion tools, and those that eschew glitz for substance, with a minimal …
Review: Transcend Jetflash 710 (32GB) USB flash drive
As an instructor who teaches design courses, I rely heavily on USB drives for my day to day work. While cloud services like Dropbox and Copy are excellent for retrieving …
Why I’m Not Celebrating Columbus Day
Instead of celebrating the champion of sociopathic imperialism, I’m with Oatmeal creator Matt Inman on honoring Bartolome de las Casas on that day instead. It’s been well documented that many …
Using 3D models for 2D background layouts
Background layouts can be tough to draw consistently. Something that I have been experimenting with lately is using 3D tools to assist in creating 2D backgrounds. Using 3D tools, such …
Sweetening the Pot!
If we meet the goal of 50 or more backers, one lucky T-shirt-backer will win a brand new copy of Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Volume 1, which collects Amazing Fantasy 15, …
My Macbook Pro Travel Kit
When I made the switch to a new 13″ Retina Macbook Pro last month, some old friends came along. I speak of my traveling gear, of course. There’s my Spire …