Author: Petar Vukobrat

Writer

Petar’s interests might be few in number, but they’re all astounding in depth and — perhaps most importantly — interconnected.

After working as a front-end developer and a UI designer for the better part of a decade, a shift to writing was at once both unexpected and somehow totally natural.

That is the point at which his interests converged: computers, laptops, esports, gaming, and everything in between. Those are, coincidentally, the only things he really knows his way around.

Human interaction is great to a certain extent, but it pales in comparison to building a new PC, doing a fresh install of Windows, testing out a vast array of peripherals, and fine-tuning your personal set-up so as to conjure up the most pleasurable user experience.

He has thus far worked for a myriad of different companies and news outlets, including Esports Talk, Overwolf, Fragster, and many others.

You can find him (voluntarily) shackled to his computer each and every single day of the week.

Contact Petar Vukobrat at petarvukobrat@cgdirector.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petarvukobrat/

Articles by Petar Vukobrat

Top 14 Tips, Tricks & Hacks to Speed Up Your Laptop and Make It Feel Like New

March 7, 2024

We’re always on the lookout for new ways of speeding up our devices, be they computers, laptops, phones, or tablets.

Laptop Displays — Panel Types compared [IPS/OLED/TN]

March 5, 2024

There’s no shortage of laptops out there.

Adobe Creative Cloud System Requirements & PC Recommendations

March 2, 2024

The Adobe Creative Cloud is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most popular software suites on the planet.

Are Intel ARC GPUs Any Good? [2024 Update]

February 23, 2024

Intel’s new graphics cards have a lot of people talking — for reasons both good and bad.

The Cheapest Creator Laptop Is Still Amazing — M1 MacBook Air in 2024

February 19, 2024

The M1 MacBook Air took the world by storm a little over three years ago and, needless to say, it has left an indellible mark on both the industry and on the lives of those who’ve been using it as their daily driver.

How to Shut Down Applications in macOS [The Easy Way]

January 22, 2024

Shutting down applications in macOS isn’t always quite as easy as it might seem, and yet it’s of paramount importance if you need to free up system resources.

Lenovo vs HP — Which is the Better Laptop Brand in 2024?

January 19, 2024

Lenovo and HP are, without a shadow of a doubt, amongst the finest and most capable OEMs out there.

Lenovo LEGION Slim 5 14 Review — The Almost Perfect Gaming/Creator Laptop

January 8, 2024

Creating a YouTube channel has been on our to-do list for quite a while.

How to Check the Serial, Model, and Age of Your Mac Device or MacBook

December 28, 2023

Identifying the age, model, or serial number of your MacBook might not seem all that important, but there might come a time when you’ll be in dire need of such information.

How to Use a MacBook With the Lid Closed? [Clamshell Mode]

December 25, 2023

Most people tend to use their laptops the default way — which is to say fully open, either on their laps or on a table.

Creator Laptops vs Gaming-Oriented Laptops — Is There a Difference?

December 24, 2023

There are so many laptops out there nowadays that picking the “right one” can often feel like a burden of immeasurable weight.

Top 9 Creative Things to Do on a Computer When You’re Bored

December 22, 2023

The creative process is a lot more taxing than it might seem to the uninitiated.

Is PNY a Good GPU Brand? [Updated]

December 12, 2023

To the average consumer, PNY probably doesn’t ring much of a bell — despite the fact that this company was founded nearly four decades ago and has been making graphics cards for what feels like an eternity.

AMD Announces Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” Mobile APUs, Touts Big Gains in AI Workloads

December 8, 2023

A whopping nine new Ryzen 8040 series mobile APUs — codenamed “Hawk Point” — have just been announced by AMD but, unless you’re partial to certain AI-related advancements, there’s very little, if anything, to get excited about.

Which Mac Is the Right Desktop Computer for You? [Update]

December 2, 2023

Apple, unlike most other OEMs, doesn’t have a litany of devices on offer.

Are Laptop GPUs Slower Than Desktop GPUs? [Updated]

November 26, 2023

Naming conventions can be quite deceiving.

Are M3 MacBooks Worth It / Worth the Wait? [2024 Update]

November 18, 2023

Apple ARM-based MacBooks took the world by storm back in Q4 of 2020 and, needless to say, they’ve upended and disrupted the entire market in a myriad of different — and hugely important — ways.

Are MacBooks Good for Video Editing? [2024 Update]

November 14, 2023

Video editing is quite a strange workload as it’s a fair bit more “malleable” than one would expect.

Is Buying a Refurbished Laptop Worth It & Safe?

October 20, 2023

Laptops are pretty expensive nowadays, and that’s especially true for those that come imbued with the latest and greatest internals money can buy.

What Is a Mac Mini Used For & Is It Fast Enough For Your Workloads?

October 14, 2023

Apple’s Mac Mini is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most well-rounded (and popular) small form factor computers on the market.

How Bright Should a Laptop Screen Be? — Everything You Need to Know

October 14, 2023

Laptop displays are of the utmost importance.

Is LG a Good Laptop Brand? [2024 Update]

October 12, 2023

Some OEMs, like Lenovo and ASUS, try to compete on as many different fronts as possible.

How to Open the Task Manager on Mac [Activity Monitor]

October 12, 2023

No matter what you do on your MacBook, there will come a time when you’ll have to open up Activity Monitor, be it to check your memory usage or, say, to shut down an application that has seemingly stopped working.

Is GeForce Experience Any Good — Should You Install It?

October 9, 2023

GeForce Experience, much like many other bespoke programs of its kind, is fairly divisive.

Is Buying a Used Laptop a Good Idea? [2024 Update]

October 9, 2023

We live in some truly uncertain times — times in which most people have less disposable income, be it for bare necessities or frivolous spending.

How to Check Your Memory Usage on a Mac

October 9, 2023

Memory management is vital.

Are MSI Creator and Studio Laptops Worth It? [2024 Update]

October 3, 2023

Creator laptops have become incredibly popular over the last few years and, well, there’s a very good reason why.

NVIDIA Studio vs Game Ready Driver — Which Is Better?

October 5, 2023

Having up-to-date drivers is of the utmost importance.

Intel UHD vs Iris Xe Graphics — Which is Better? [2024 Update]

September 20, 2023

The world of integrated graphics cards can seem quite confusing.

ASUS Zenbook vs. Vivobook vs. ProArt Studiobook — What’s the Difference?

August 11, 2023

ASUS is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most capable OEMs out there.

Are Microsoft Surface Laptops Worth It? [2024 Update]

August 27, 2023

Microsoft’s Surface devices are amongst the finest on the market.

Is Dell a Good Laptop Brand? [2024 Update]

August 7, 2023

Dell is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most revered OEMs out there.

Is GIGABYTE a Good Brand? [2024 Update]

August 6, 2023

Buying anything in today’s world feels more like a chore than a journey worth remembering.

Are Samsung Laptops Worth It? [2024 Update]

October 5, 2023

Samsung laptops are by no means as popular or widespread as one would expect.

CPU Boxed vs Tray vs WOF — What’s the Difference?

August 2, 2023

Desktop processors (or CPUs, for short) come in three distinct flavors:

Are Apple Laptops Worth It? [2024 Update]

July 30, 2023

Apple’s ARM-based MacBooks are, without a shadow of a doubt, amongst the best laptops on the market.

How to Add More Storage to Your MacBook [4 Ways]

July 29, 2023

Apple’s latest and greatest MacBooks sure are a sight to behold.

Is Acer a Good Laptop Brand? [2024 Update & Overview]

July 7, 2023

Acer, much like any other OEM, has a fairly diverse portfolio of laptops on offer.

Is HP a Good Laptop Brand? [2024 Update]

October 5, 2023

If you’re in the market for a brand new laptop, you must’ve come across HP’s plentiful offerings.

Top 16 PC Hardware Youtube Channels Worth Subscribing To [2024 Update]

June 30, 2023

YouTube is, for better or worse, a platform we all gravitate towards on a daily basis.

Is Lenovo a Good Laptop Brand? [2024 Update]

August 27, 2023

Lenovo is one of the largest and most successful OEMs in the world.

Do you need a Professional GPU for CAD Workloads? [AMD PRO, Nvidia Quadro, Intel ARC Pro]

June 13, 2023

Building a PC for CAD (computer-aided design) workloads might seem like an overly daunting endeavor, but it’s actually not all that complicated so long as you’re aware of how powerful a machine you really need.

Solidworks System Requirements & PC Recommendations [2024 Update]

August 27, 2023

Dassault Systèmes’ Solidworks is the industry standard when it comes to computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE).

Types of GPUs / Graphics Cards (List & Explanation)

October 5, 2023

Choosing the “right” graphics cards is of the utmost importance, regardless if you’re a gamer or a creative professional.

Best PC for Creating AI & Stable Diffusion Art (Offline)

June 14, 2023

Diffusion Art has taken the world by storm.

Best (And Cheaper) Mac Studio Display Alternatives [2024 update]

June 14, 2023

Apple’s Mac Studio Display is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most beautiful, jaw-dropping displays on the market.

AutoCAD System Requirements & PC Recommendations

July 3, 2023

Autodesk’s AutoCAD needs no introduction.

Fusion 360 System Requirements & PC Recommendations

August 27, 2023

Fusion 360 is one of the leading computer-aided design programs for manufacturing, modeling, engineering, product and printed circuit board design, and everything in between.

Best Laptops for After Effects [2024 Update]

June 14, 2023

After Effects is, without a doubt, one of Adobe’s most demanding applications.

Is ASUS a Good Brand? [Laptops, PC-Parts, Monitors & more]

July 3, 2023

ASUS is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best and most revered consumer electronics companies in the world.

Adobe InDesign System Requirements & PC Recommendations

August 27, 2023

Adobe InDesign is, undeniably, the most popular page layout design software on the market, and it has held that spot for as long as one can remember.

Lenovo vs. Dell Laptops: Which should you pick? [2024 Update]

June 14, 2023

Lenovo and Dell are, without a shadow of a doubt, some of the best and most respected laptop manufacturers on the planet.

Is PowerColor a Good GPU Brand? [2024 Update]

October 5, 2023

There’s a bevy of custom GPU board partners out there.

Is XFX a Good Graphics Card Brand? [2024 Update]

May 5, 2023

In a world where custom board partners like ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and many others exist — all established brands that have stood the test of time — XFX sort of feels out of place.

Is MSI a Good Laptop Brand? [2024 Update]

May 5, 2023

There are so many laptop manufacturers out there that it’s hard to really understand which one’s worthy of your hard-earned money.

What Is Unified Memory (Apple) and How Much Do You Need?

May 5, 2023

If you’ve been thinking about buying an ARM-based Apple device, you must’ve heard of Unified Memory.

ASUS vs. Acer Laptops – Which Is Better For your Needs?

October 5, 2023

ASUS and Acer laptops have been around for what feels like an eternity — we’re all well acquainted with both manufacturers and all which they have to offer.

Best Keyboards for Video Editing [2024 Update]

February 2, 2023

A keyboard, to a video editor, is a tool of paramount importance.

Linear vs. Tactile vs. Clicky Mechanical Keyboard Switches [There’s One That Suits You Best]

January 25, 2023

Mechanical keyboard switches come in various different “flavors.

Best Mac Mini Alternatives [That are Cheaper and Faster]

May 5, 2023

Apple’s Mac Mini might not be the smallest computer around (nor the most powerful) but it sure is the most well-rounded.

Best Mac Studio Alternatives in 2023 [Cheaper & Faster]

July 3, 2023

Apple’s Mac Studio is, without a shadow of a doubt, a wholly unique computer — one that is far more powerful than its petite enclosure would lead you to believe.

Best iMac Alternatives in 2023 [That are cheaper & better]

May 5, 2023

Apple’s 24” M1-based iMac is quite a polarizing product.

Figma System Requirements & PC Recommendations

December 26, 2022

Figma, in short, is a designer’s dream.

Adobe XD System Requirements & PC Recommendations

December 21, 2022

Adobe XD is, at its core, a bespoke vector-based application geared toward web, UI, and UX designers.

Average Battery Life of a Laptop: How Long Should It Last?

May 5, 2023

How long a laptop can last on a single charge is of the utmost importance.

Guide to Mechanical Keyboards [Everything you need to know]

November 22, 2022

Mechanical keyboards are all the rage these days.

Mechanical vs Membrane Keyboards [A Clear Winner?]

October 22, 2022

It wasn’t that long ago that people had this sort of debate.

Best Mice For Professional CAD Work [And what to beware of]

October 19, 2022

Picking the right computer peripherals is of the utmost importance.

Dell vs. HP Laptops – Which Brand Best Fits Your Needs?

October 14, 2022

There are many laptop brands and manufacturers out there and, on the surface, they all seem equally dependable.

The Pros and Cons of Apple’s ARM Architecture [M1, M2, and Beyond]

September 30, 2022

Apple’s ARM-based chipsets are no longer a novelty.

ThinkPad vs. XPS Laptops — A Clear Winner?

September 24, 2022

There are so many laptops on the market nowadays that, frankly, keeping track of what’s new and worth purchasing has become ever more challenging.

Do Motherboards Have Integrated Graphics? [They don’t]

September 1, 2022

Integrated graphics have come a long way over the last few years, and we couldn’t be happier for that being the case!

Dell XPS vs Precision — What’s the Difference?

November 2, 2022

Dell laptops are amongst the most alluring in the Windows realm; their design, level of craftsmanship, and overall features are seldom rivaled.

Does Adding More RAM Make Your PC Faster?

May 5, 2023

Having enough Random Access Memory (or RAM, for short) is of the utmost importance.

Why Is My MacBook Volume So Low? (How To Fix)

September 3, 2022

If your MacBook isn’t emitting any sound — or its volume happens to be too low and barely audible — you’ll be happy to know that fixing such an issue is neither complicated nor overly time-consuming!

Will My GPU Fit In My Case? [GPU Clearance Explained]

September 3, 2022

Depending on the size of your PC case, you might not be able to just go out and buy any kind of GPU.

GPU Power Cable Guide — All Connectors Explained

September 3, 2022

The process of building a PC can, at times, seem exceedingly complicated, what with there being quite some hurdles for one to overcome.

How To Choose A Graphics Card (GPU) for Video Editing

January 5, 2023

Video editing might not be the most taxing workflow one can imagine, but it nonetheless requires a very competent PC — one that has truly powerful internals.

How to choose a Processor (CPU) for Video Editing

December 10, 2022

Video editing is a very layered workflow, one that tends to be quite taxing on a wide range of components; figuring out what exactly you need and how much money you have to spend so as to get an enjoyable video editing experience sure can seem like an overly complex endeavor.