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Oct 09, 20263 min read

Choosing Android for a work profile: check with IT first

Two email accounts are not a work profile. Confirm device policy, ownership and required applications before buying a phone for business use.

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ASUS ROG Strix G16 laptop on white, a reference for testing a 3ds Max scene

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Oct 09, 20264 min read

Choosing a 3ds Max laptop: scenes, VRAM and rendering

A simple viewport trial differs from a detailed interior render. Establish the course release, renderer and assets before prioritising components.

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 laptop on white, a reference for testing an Adobe After Effects project

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Oct 09, 20263 min read

Choosing an After Effects laptop: memory, preview and cache

A layered composition needs a different trial from simple video cuts. Check previews, plugins and output before concentrating the budget on graphics.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 on white, a reference phone for a used-device Play Protect certification check

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Oct 09, 20264 min read

Buying used Android: check Play Protect certification first

A Play Store icon does not establish the software condition of a used phone. Separate device certification from app scanning and check the actual unit.

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iPhone 16 front and rear on white, a reference device for a VoiceOver usability trial

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Oct 09, 20264 min read

Choosing a phone for VoiceOver or TalkBack: what to trial

Trial screen readers with the intended user and their everyday applications. Screen size and powerful specifications do not establish accessibility.

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MacBook Air M5 on white, a reference laptop for learning music production with Logic Pro

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Oct 09, 20264 min read

Choosing a MacBook for Logic Pro: MIDI, plugins and libraries

Playing finished music is different from performing virtual instruments. Trial the course session, MIDI keyboard and audio setup before buying.

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MacBook Air M5 on white, a reference laptop for learning iOS development with Xcode

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Oct 09, 20264 min read

Choosing an iOS development laptop: Xcode, macOS and SSD

Choose around the course environment, not just the processor generation. Check Xcode compatibility, a sample project and available working storage.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14-inch laptop on white, a reference for an Adobe Illustrator workflow trial

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Oct 09, 20264 min read

Choosing an Illustrator laptop: vector files, memory and GPU

A simple logo and a document with many artboards need different trials. Use representative files before choosing a graphics-labelled laptop.

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Space grey iPad Air 11-inch M3 on white, a reference for checking Apple Pencil compatibility

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Oct 09, 20264 min read

Choosing an iPad for Apple Pencil: match the exact models

An existing Pencil may not work with a new iPad. Match the models, charging method and application before comparing the complete purchase cost.

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