Preventive Measures: Keeping Dust at Bay to Protect Your Computer

We’ve all had that experience of looking at a computer screen only to be distracted by noticing the dust clinging to its surface. Maybe you ignore it and go on with your work or try to brush it away with the sleeve of your shirt. But while you’re distracted by the particles on your monitor, you’re…


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The Importance of Ingress Protection Ratings in Electronics: What You Need to Know

One of the greatest concerns for any computer user is dust or water infiltrating the case and damaging the electronics within. This concern is doubled for users in sectors like healthcare and industry, where exposure to liquids and debris is far more likely.  For this reason, computers designed for…


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PC Cooling Solutions: Which One is Right For You?

As you use your computer to read this article, run your hand near the top or back of the computer. You’ll probably notice that these areas are warmer than the ambient temperature. If you’re using a typical desktop PC to read this article, you may also hear the computer’s internal fan humming away…


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Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things: The New Industrial Revolution

The practice of using electronic sensors in manufacturing goes back to the 1960s. However, the advent of the Internet and the greater connectivity that it brings has also brought a revolution to the industrial sector known as the Internet of Things.  Now, factory machinery, assembly lines, and…


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Ubiquitous and Reliable: Why Modern Computers Use VESA Mounts

If you’ve ever attached a new TV, monitor, or all-in-one PC to a mount or stand, you’ve probably had to secure it by inserting screws in four holes in the back. What you may not realize is that this mount is a critical part of any AIO PC or monitor’s design and comes with its own set of standards…


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How Biometric Solutions are Revolutionizing Cybersecurity Access Control

Cybersecurity remains a hot-button topic as companies in the healthcare and industrial sectors continue to look for better ways to protect their data and devices. Along with better data encryption and training, a critical front for improvement is better access control, i.e., managing who can access…


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A Comprehensive Guide to Critical Equipment for Oil Rig Workers

Working on an oil rig is one of the most demanding jobs on the planet. Whether on solid ground or offshore, having the right equipment is essential for keeping operations running smoothly and keeping workers on the rig safe.  This oil rig equipment list focuses primarily on the devices workers…


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The Importance of IEC 60068 and Industrial Electronics Testing

In the past, we’ve discussed how important IEC 60601 certification is for medical-grade computers and tablets. But did you know there’s an equally important IEC certification for industrial electronic devices as well?  IEC 60068 provides guidelines and testing procedures for electronic devices in a…


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Sustainable Solutions: The Latest Innovations in Food Industry Technology

The food industry faces unprecedented challenges in the upcoming years as climate change threatens fertile land and the human population continues to grow. At our current rates, we will have 9.8 billion people on the face of the Earth by 2050, which means more hungry mouths to feed.  Sadly, we…


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Guide to Best Technology for Lean Manufacturing Strategies

Optimization is the process of making something entirely suitable for its specific purpose. Designing cars and planes to be aerodynamic to reduce drag is an example. Building rugged industrial tablets from the ground up to be IP65-rated dust and water-resistant is another.  Optimization in business…


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