Category: Gaming and streaming

  • Krita Layers

    Imagine layers as transparent sheets stacked one over the other. Each sheet can contain a part of your drawing, allowing you to work on individual elements separately without affecting the rest of your artwork. Krita’s layer system is intuitive yet powerful, offering a wide range of layer types and blending modes that can be utilized…

  • Set up a custom workspace for drawing with Krita

    Digital art is as much about the tools as it is about talent. For artists venturing into the digital realm, Krita offers a versatile and customizable workspace that can be tailored to individual needs and workflows. In this blog, we’ll walk you through setting up a custom workspace in Krita, ensuring your digital environment is…

  • Mistake even Techs make when making a custom PC

    When it comes to building a custom gaming PC, even the most experienced technicians can encounter pitfalls. Assembling a powerful, efficient gaming rig requires attention to detail and an understanding of the nuances of computer hardware. In this post, we’ll explore some common mistakes that even tech experts make during the building process and how…

  • Choosing the Right Monitor: Gaming, Business, and Entertainment

    Choosing the Right Monitor: Gaming, Business, and Entertainment

    In today’s diverse digital landscape, a monitor is not just a display screen; it’s a gateway to different worlds – be it gaming, business, or entertainment. At LithGeek, we understand the importance of selecting the right monitor for your specific needs. Let’s explore what to look for in a monitor for gaming, business, and entertainment…

  • Buying a Laptop for Uni or TAFE? Here’s What Actually Matters

    Buying a Laptop for Uni or TAFE? Here’s What Actually Matters

    University and TAFE study puts different demands on a laptop than school does — more independent research, more juggling between lectures, assignments, and part-time work, and often specific software your course requires. Here’s what’s actually worth prioritising. Start With Your Course, Not the Spec Sheet Before anything else: check what software your course actually requires.…

  • Why Digital Artists Need a High-Quality Graphics Card

    Why Digital Artists Need a High-Quality Graphics Card

    In the world of graphic design and digital art, the quality of your tools can significantly impact your creative output. At LithGeek, we understand the critical role that technology plays in the creative process. A high-quality graphics card is not just a component of your computer; it’s a gateway to unleashing your full artistic potential.…

  • Mechanical Keyboards

    Mechanical Keyboards

    As gaming continues to evolve into a more immersive and intensive experience, the importance of having the right equipment cannot be overstated. One such essential gear for gamers is the mechanical keyboard. At LithGeek, we understand the unique needs of gamers, and in this blog post, we’ll dive into why a mechanical keyboard is a…

  • Graphics Cards for Beginners: What All Those Numbers Actually Mean

    Graphics Cards for Beginners: What All Those Numbers Actually Mean

    Graphics card spec sheets read like they were written to be confusing. They weren’t — it’s just a lot of shorthand that makes sense once someone explains it once. So here it is, once, in plain English. VRAM (Video Memory) This is the card’s own dedicated memory, separate from your system RAM. It’s used to…

  • Keeping your GPU cool.

    Keeping your GPU cool.

    In the world of computing, particularly for gaming and graphic-intensive tasks, the performance of your Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is crucial. LithGeek understands the importance of maintaining a cool GPU for optimal performance and longevity. As experts in computer repair and maintenance in Katoomba, Bathurst, Lithgow, Leura, Wallerwang, Portland, and the Blue Mountains region, we’re…