CAD Manager's Toolbox: The upgrade to a new OS can spell trouble in the form of incompatible peripherals. The good news is, there are some simple workarounds you can try to bring everything into harmony again.More>>

CAD Manager's Toolbox: Layoffs and other economic stresses can make the workplace a gloomy one — and make CAD managers depressed. Here are some tips to get you engaged in your job again.More>>

CAD Manager's Toolbox: Mobility isn't the only factor to consider when weighing the benefits of trading a fixed workstation for a laptop. You'll also need to evaluate the frequency with which you work with big models and large batches of files. More>>

CAD Manager's Toolbox: Although CAD users have been spared much of the hassle of viruses that have plagued other computer users, a new virus is targeting those on AutoCAD platforms.More>>

All CAD managers should rethink their backups and how mobile those backups must be. It is now cheaper and easier to have backups on mobile devices than on dedicated hardware devices.More>>

Some companies have had to abandon some of their CAD licenses or stop subscription contracts as a result of the poor economy. Readers wonder what will happen later, when business picks up and they want to put the abandoned licenses back in use.More>>

Although old machines might have to serve us for a while, 64-bit operating systems make a lot more sense on newer machines that have faster multiple-core architectures and modern chipsets. In this continuation of the discussion on Windows Vista 64-bit operating systems, I'll share some...More>>

Operating system offers benefits for some environments, but not all.More>>

Acknowledge those who help you -- motivating your users will bring even greater benefits.More>>

Users and staff can help fill the training-budget void.More>>