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Teguar's Response to Spectre and Meltdown

Teguar Computers is aware that the recent computer security issues uncovered with the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities affect many of our products sold. These vulnerabilities are inherent with several Intel, AMD, and ARM CPUs. Bios and firmware changes are being made for current Teguar Computer hardware orders in process to negate any issues from Spectre […]

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Top 5 Reasons Why You Deserve a Computer Hardware Upgrade in 2018

Performance Improvements Migrating to Windows 10 Drop-In Replacements New Features and Technologies Full Depreciation of Capital Equipment Expenditures in 2018 Performance Improvements Teguar’s newest touchscreen panel PCs, all-in-one computers, fanless box PCs, and industrial tablets offer significant performance improvements over previous generation models. These industrial computers are now equipped with the latest Intel embedded long […]

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Two Teguar waterproof pc panels covered in water

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How to Determine When to Upgrade from IP65 to IP67

What the Numbers Mean IP (Ingress Protection) ratings are measured on a two-digit numeric scale for dust and water protection which follows the IEC standard 60529. The reason for this standard is to provide users with a more precise definition in cases where products are marketed as “waterproof” electronic devices. The first digit (Example: IP6X) represents the […]

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Medical Electronic Device IEC 60601-1 4th Edition Certification

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Why Medical Certification IEC 60601-1 4th Edition Matters

What is IEC 60601-1 4th Edition? One of the first things to understand is what this standard is and why is it a requirement for medically certified computers. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for creating standards around the globe such as IEC 60601-1: 2014 which focuses on safety of electronic medical equipment. […]

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Composite of a Teguar monitor outdoors in cold weather

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Four Things to Consider when Choosing the Best Outdoor Computer

Teguar offers several different types of outdoor computers, and each of these can be configured for specific environmental conditions. Outdoor panel PCs and outdoor box PCs include features that enhance their functionality in these environments and also increase their reliability. There are some important aspects to consider when selecting an outdoor computer to ensure it performs as expected […]

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Two logistics coordinators using a rugged tablet to work

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Teguar Keeps Logistics Operations on Track

The challenge of operating a vast network of rail lines covering 36,000 miles and 22 states, is overseeing a large inventory of rolling stock and coordinating the activity of crews who make sure the tracks and other equipment are in optimal shape. A major rail operator approached us for help overhauling their network of 300 […]

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Industrial panel PC being used as a digital security panel

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Most Popular Uses for Power-over-Ethernet Panel PCs

What is a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Computer? A PoE touchscreen pc is a computing device that allows the user to send and receive both information and electrical current over a standard CAT5 or CAT5e cable. (sometimes referred to as an Ethernet or LAN cable) These computers are designed to operate on the low voltage transmitted across […]

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What IP Rating Does My Computer Need for Our Food Processing Plant?

Despite the presence of dust, powder, and water, many food processing facilities attempt to use consumer-grade computers for reading recipes, controlling machinery, or tracking inventory. At face value these computers look to be a no-brainer due to their low purchase price; however, they very quickly realize their mistake, as their consumer-grade computers fail shortly after […]

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Intel Core I CPU Generations for Embedded Systems

In 2008, the Intel Corporation launched a new lineup of microprocessors known as the Intel Core i Series. Built on the older Intel Core chip architecture, the series was made up of the Core i3 (low-performance), Core i5 (mid-performance), and Core i7 (high-performance) CPUs. This was the first generation of the now common Core I […]

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