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The Art Pen, Wacom Cintiq’s & Creative Cloud

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The Art Pen, Wacom Cintiq’s & Creative Cloud

If you happen to have one of the current generation Cintiq’s, but previous generation specialty pens, such as the Art Pen (KP701E2) or the Airbrush Pen (KP400E2), you have the ability to use this on all the current model Cintiq’s, aside from the Wacom One 13” (DTC133W0A). There is no synching necessary, however you may need to calibrate the pen and it is recommended. The process for using the Art Pen’s special functionality requires some settings changes within the Adobe Photoshop CC2020. Below is the step-by-step process in which you can unlock the Art Pen’s full potential on your current...

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Wacom Cintiq and Apple’s new M1 Computers

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Wacom Cintiq and Apple’s new M1 Computers

Want the brand new 2020 M1 (Arm Chip) MacBook Pro, Air, or Mac Mini? Struggling to decide whether it’s right for you and your Wacom Cintiq workflow? While there is plenty of information regarding the performance of the new M1 machines by Apple. There is not much information regarding the compatibility with various software and hardware.  Many are starting to roll out updates to support  the M1 machines while others are taking a bit longer.  Make sure to check the appropriate hardware vendors' website for important info on whether the M1 Arm chip is supported. As for Wacom, they have stated they will be...

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The New G-Technology ArmorLock Encrypted Drive

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The New G-Technology ArmorLock Encrypted Drive

The ARMORLOCK encrypted NVMe SSD and app deliver next-generation security and new-generation simplicity combined with powerful, pro-grade performance to help protect your most critical content without slowing you down.

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Setting up your Areca RAID

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Setting up your Areca RAID

Setting up a RAID system can be a bit overwhelming. With an Areca RAID Array, its much easier than you think! Follow these steps to walk you right through it!

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Best Art Programs and Wacom Bundled Software

Posted by Stefan Petit on

Best Art Programs and Wacom Bundled Software

So which art programs are best for a drawing tablets, and which tablets come with software? Mainly, any program is perfect with a Cintiq or tablet, but which one you choose will depend on what you’re trying to accomplish or learn. Are you transitioning from traditional painting, do you like 3D, are you editing photos, or possibly all of the above?

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