In the same way you may have explained to a teacher in the long-ago past, “the dog ate my homework,” you may someday have to explain to your boss, “the computer ate my data.” Hearing that hasn’t gotten any easier over time, and neither has the telling. Only now, the …
Panzura – Revit File Locking Demonstration
Watch how Panzura enables multi-site Revit collaboration. This demonstration shows Revit users in three different locations. Denver, Crawford and Atlanta. All three users work collaboratively using worksharing in Revit on the Panzura Global file system
LiveLab Learning Orientation
Ready to get started in LiveLab Learning? Applied Software has put together an orientation video to help you easily set up your LiveLab Learning environment so that you can get the most out of this great service. So what are you waiting for? Start learning!
System Requirements for Revit 2019
On April 17, 2018 Autodesk published a very useful article about the System Requirements for Revit 2019. What’s great about it, is that the main hardware configurations are workflow related. Below I have outlined a modified SUMMARY of my top recommendations: Minimum: Entry-Level Configuration Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit Enterprise, or Pro …
O365 is Sold Here!
Did you know that Applied Software also offers Office 365 and Azure products? Applied Software offers a wide selection of great products. One of my personal favorites are the Microsoft Office 365 products. Not only is Microsoft Office the product everyone uses it is the most flexible. Depending on your …
Robots In the Workplace
Robots In the Workplace Recently we heard Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost discuss automation in the workplace and the effects it will have on our workforce during his keynote presentation at Autodesk University this year. I share his optimistic view and I think the below video summarizes Andrew’s thoughts of …
Bad Rabbit – Ransomware Outbreak
Bad Rabbit – Ransomware Outbreak There is a worldwide outbreak of the Bad Rabbit Ransomware. Below is an excellent article on what you need to know to protect yourself. Read on and be safe. https://blog.knowbe4.com/worldwide-bad-rabbit-ransomware-outbreak-starts-with-social-engineering
Security Alert – CCleaner Users Beware
Security Alert – CCleaner Users Beware CCLeaner – Certain versions of the product made available between August 15,2017 and September 12, 2017 contained malware added by a hacker. Please see attached article for more details. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/how-to/security/ccleaner-malware-incident-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-remove/
Blueborne exposes Millions of devices
Blueborne exposes Millions of devices Armis labs revealed a new attack vector that exposes millions of devices that use bluetooth. The attack is as close to actual airborne virus in the computer world that you can imagine. This story is so under reported due to other recent news stories (Equifax, …
To Uninstall/Reinstall? That Is The Question!
Most of us are well aware of the licensing change that is going on with Autodesk software. The move to subscription software from traditional perpetual licenses has left some users questioning. . . “Do I need to uninstall my current software and reinstall it with my subscription serial number for …
Autodesk Offers Cloud Based Workflow Software
Autodesk Offers Cloud Based Workflow Software Autodesk is beginning to promote a new free offering called Praxis. Praxis is similar to Microsoft Visio for workflow mapping with the exception that Praxis is currently being offered for free and it is also cloud based. It could be used as a great …
Managing Autodesk Desktop Subscription (TERM) Licenses
Many of you are well aware by now that Autodesk perpetual licenses are officially a thing of the past. If someone wishes to purchase a new license now the only option is to purchase a desktop subscription (or also known as a TERM license). With this new licensing model companies will …