CAD & 3D
Use Revit view templates to keep sheets consistent
Plan Revit view templates around clear drawing purposes, test them on representative views and document intentional exceptions.
Software guides
Practical ideas for everyday work and ambitious projects. Clear steps, useful checks and official publisher references.
CAD & 3D
AutoCAD to PDF: check the layout before issuing a drawing
Prepare an AutoCAD PDF by checking paper size, plot area, scale and a sample output before issuing the complete drawing set.
CAD & 3D
Hand over an AutoCAD drawing with its dependencies
Prepare an AutoCAD handover that includes the drawing and its required references, then test the package outside the working folder.
CAD & 3D
AutoCAD units: diagnose a drawing that arrives at the wrong scale
Check source units, insertion settings and a known measurement before rescaling an AutoCAD drawing or an external reference.
Office & productivity
Office 2019 after support ended: plan your next step
Office 2019 support ended in October 2025. Review dependencies, protect your files and plan a move to an appropriately supported setup.
Office & productivity
Office LTSC or a subscription: compare the way you work
Compare a fixed Office release with subscription services by listing the applications, collaboration needs and update expectations that matter.
Windows & servers
Hyper-V checkpoints and backups serve different purposes
Use Hyper-V checkpoints with a defined purpose and retention plan, while keeping an independent backup and restore process for virtual machines.
Windows & servers
Windows Server licensing: gather the facts before comparing editions
Build a Windows Server inventory covering physical cores, virtual machines and access requirements before comparing licence options.
Windows & servers
Windows 11 Pro Remote Desktop: plan access before enabling it
Prepare a Windows 11 Pro Remote Desktop connection by checking the host edition, authorised accounts and the network route first.
Windows & servers
BitLocker: prepare your recovery information before encrypting
Plan BitLocker encryption by checking recovery-key storage, device ownership and backup arrangements before changing a Windows PC.