Beyond Earth’s Atmosphere: Understanding the Challenges of Operating Computers in Space
October 5, 2023
If you were able to travel to space, would your smartphone or laptop work there? The short answer is likely yes, but not for very long. For a computer to properly function in space there are quite a few requirements that need to be met that you may not otherwise think about. Interestingly, many of…
The Largest Business Data Breaches in 2023 (So Far)
September 14, 2023
Recently, we discussed some of the worst data breaches in healthcare for 2023. Unfortunately, the world of cybersecurity continues to be cursed to live in interesting times. Businesses in the United States and around the world remain juicy targets for cybercriminals looking to steal personal data,…
The Ultimate Guide to Disposing of Your Old Computer Properly
September 7, 2023
You’ve been tasked to dispose of the old computer on the factory floor for the far more powerful and durable rugged mini PC. You’re unsure, though, of the exact procedure. Do you bring it to Accounting or Logistics first to sign off on any paperwork? Sell it online? Or simply heave it into the…
How Automation in Aerospace Enhances Efficiency and Safety
August 31, 2023
It is unsurprising that the aerospace industry is high-tech. There were nearly 39 million flights worldwide back in 2019. While this dipped in 2020 due to the pandemic, those numbers are expected to increase as restrictions continue to ease steadily. It’s also expected for each one of those…
Stay Ahead of the Game: Top Manufacturing Innovations for 2023
August 24, 2023
Wouldn’t it be great if we could see what’s the next big manufacturing innovation in the industry? Unfortunately, there is no crystal ball to do so. Nor an app or webpage we can pull up on our rugged industrial tablet. However, we look at some of the manufacturing trends from 2021. And from there,…
Why Rugged Computers Are Best Against Unexpected Jolts and Banging
August 17, 2023
Most computer users know that electricity and water can damage their computers. They may not know that PCs can sustain severe damage when bumped, shaken, or dropped. We will cover the topic today. Why, for example, does an unprotected laptop stop working after unexpected jolts and banging?…
Water in a Laptop? Dangers of Spills And What You Need to Know
August 8, 2023
A drink spill, from water in the laptop belonging to the CEO, or coffee all over the PC controlling the factory’s automation system, almost always causes a panic among workers. Will the computer boot up? Or is it time to ring up IT and get a replacement? We cover such too-common incidents today,…
All In One PCs: How to Choose the Perfect One
August 3, 2023
Your company is looking to switch from desktop computers to an All in One (AIO) PC like enterprise PCs. Upper management still wants justification before they make their final decision, though. So we compare the two in today’s article, as well as covering laptops, which is a common alternative. You…
CIP System: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Its Components
August 1, 2023
There was a time employees at a manufacturing plant would disassemble the machinery there and painstakingly clean up each piece of machinery. That era is over, with today’s cleaning duties largely automated and controlled by industrial computers. Equally as important is the fact the cleaning…
Intel Processors: Which is Best Suited for Your Business Needs?
June 27, 2023
You’ve been tasked to evaluate the processing power of the industrial panel PCs for a new site. You contact your IT department who promptly send their recommendations of Intel processors. You can’t make heads or tails of the email message, which largely consists of letters and numbers like Core…
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