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Recommended Computer Accessories: Pen loop

Got an iPad or a Surface laptop that includes a stylus? Then consider getting a “pen loop” like the ones found in paper notebooks by Leuchtturm or Moleskine. It has an adhesive surface, making it easy to glue on to the back side of your device. It’ll help keep your stylus firmly attached to your […]

Trackballs: An Engineer’s Best Pointing Tool

A few years ago, when I took on my new role at York University, I was doing a research project with Knix and my research assistant, Ken, told me all about his favourite computer pointing device. It wasn’t a gaming mouse. It wasn’t a trackpad. It was a trackball. Why do I think that Ken […]

Suggestions for Computers (Oct 2021)

To new students (and their parents) who are looking to get a computer for the upcoming university school year, here are some tips (via my Twitter thread) How much? Get what you can afford.  Most people will spend between $500 and $2000 for a computer.  $1000 – $1500 will get you a phenomenal machine that […]

I’m a new student. Which computer should I get?

To new students (and their parents) who are looking to get a computer for the upcoming university school year, here are some tips (via my Twitter thread) Update (Nov 2020) Thinking of getting a new Mac in 2020 or 2021?  Think again.  Details below. How much? Get what you can afford.  Most people will spend […]