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Forget using a mouse to create and retouch.
A pen and drawing pad is more natural, fluid, and precise.
But which one should you choose?
With so many drawing tablets over a huge price range, it can be tough to pick the right one.
This guide explains the differences. I’ll help you find which model of Huion or Wacom tablet fits best for the way you want to create.
Before we go further, you should know about the most common types of tablets.
The right tools make all the difference.
If you’ve ever tried doing delicate electronic work with a cheap soldering iron, you know what a disaster it can be.
Cheap Harbor Freight-level tools might get you by for a while with some types of projects. Not the case with soldering.
With Weller and Hakko tools, you’ll be spending more, but a range of equipment means they have a quality tool for every budget.
Which brand should you buy? Read on for my comparisons and recommendations.
I’m a frequent monitor upgrader.
I love taking advantage of fast refresh rates, high resolutions, and technology such as adaptive sync as they become available.
I’ve owned and installed more monitors than I can count.
Here I’ll look at two of my favorite monitor brands: ASUS and Acer – and detail which will be the better choice for you.
To start with, the most important component of a monitor is the display panel itself.
There are only a few manufacturers making panels for brands like ASUS and Acer.
For example, you’ll see a number of different brands with 165Hz 1440p displays, but the same OEM’s factory makes each of them.
The power cuts out for only a second, but it’s going to take you minutes – if not hours – to get back what you were working on.
A UPS ensures this won’t happen to you.
Over my years of working in IT, I’ve set up more battery backups than I can count.
In this guide, I’ll break down what to look for in a UPS and if you should go with APC or CyberPower.
Quick Pick: CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD if you need plenty of power & run time
There are a lot of features separating different Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS’s). None is as important as the capacity.
You’ll see two ratings listed – Watts and VA (volt amperage). They both measure electrical power. Bigger numbers mean more powerful batteries.