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5 Things Needed for 5+ Year Computers

Teguar computers are used in almost any setting outside of an office, including manufacturing lines, clean rooms, public kiosks, hospitals, vehicles, and much more. These environments are tough on computers and increase their likelihood of early failure. Computer failure is costly, not only to repair or replace the computer, but it also may bring essential […]

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Best Practices for Vehicle Mounted Computer Shutdowns

Vehicle mounted computers are required for various applications in supply chain and other industries. Some examples include: Forklift mounted computers for warehousing applications Computers integrated into agriculture equipment and tractors for precision spraying and GPS guidance Computers mounted in cranes for camera feeds and control Rail transit and bus transit computers for signage, door control, […]

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The ELD Mandate and Electronic Logging Devices

An ELD is an Electronic Logging Device that is used to track vehicle and driver data. Since 1937, commercial drivers have been required to track their driving hours on paper logs. In 2016, a new congressional mandate required drivers to track their hours with an ELD, automating the process and making it harder for drivers […]

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5 Features of Rugged Tablets for Industrial Applications

By: Chris Ealahan As smart phones and tablets become more sophisticated and less expensive, people are using them more and more for business applications like data entry and remote machine monitoring. But in industrial settings, a consumer-grade phone or tablet won’t last long. Many manufacturers have come to rely on dozens or even hundreds of […]

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What is an M12 Waterproof Connector?

In order to build a fully waterproof computer system, you need waterproof IO connectors. Consumer-grade connectors and cables will not last in many industrial applications and can lead to system failure. The M12 connector is an industry favorite for its durability and it has become the standard across many industries including food and beverage manufacturing, […]

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What is a sunlight readable display?

Sunlight readable means that the display is viewable in high ambient light conditions such as direct sunlight. It is difficult to view standard displays in direct sunlight, because the brightness of the sunlight is much higher than the brightness of the display. Reflections on the display wash out the images on the screen. Sunlight readable […]

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Medical PC panel being used in an operating room

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Healthcare Collaboration

In the world of healthcare, collaboration is key as there are many software and hardware providers, as well as systems integrators. Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some medical OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) as they pursue providing a better and more effective solution to positively impact their most valuable […]

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Rugged Tablets Vs. Rugged Laptops

Reliability and versatility of the mobile computing market has been making fast advances in recent years. Teguar and other computer companies are learning what businesses need and what types of solutions are best for differing applications. Recently in a Modern Materials Handling Article, Teguar CTO, Bryce Keeney, commented on some of the challenges regarding mobility. “Although […]

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Safe Information & Technology Computer Hardware Practices for Patient Care

Health IT security may seem like an overplayed topic, but it is at the core of an oath so many physicians take. The commitment to do no harm, respect secrets entrusted to the caregiver, and practice in conscience and dignity with good medical practice should be major drivers behind technology choices. In 2017, the […]

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