Technical Articles & Industry Trends

Technical Articles & Industry Trends

5 Uses of Computers in Healthcare

For years, computers in healthcare served a mostly administrative function. As the technology grew and regulations changed, computers became more and more common in other parts of medical facilities. Today, computers are used everywhere from patient bedsides, medical carts, nurse stations, laboratories, and operating rooms. In this article, we explain some of the most common […]

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Android Isn’t Just for Your Mobile Device

When many people think of Android, they think of smart phones. It is very rare to think of it being used for business or in the industrial space. But as more organizations are needing flexibility in their industrial operations, more and more are turning to panel PCs that have Android operating systems. Just as panel […]

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Why Healthcare Facilities are Turning to Bedside Terminals

For a long time, hospital rooms have been drab, isolating spaces to treat sick or injured patients. Without staying connected to loved ones, people can quickly fall into melancholy moods or even depression, which slows the healing process. Now, however, we have the internet, telephones, TVs, music, and videos right at our fingertips. With devices […]

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The Benefits of Using Rugged Tablets

For a while, tablets were used mainly as a personal computer. Now, they are being utilized in other environments, including at work. However, using a tablet in industrial conditions is much different than in the home, with higher chances of accidents and the possibility of many people handling one unit. Rugged tablets have been designed […]

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What’s Up with Windows 10?

Windows 10 has been available for a while now, and many people are not aware that there are actually nine editions. Windows 10 is convenient and practical for businesses because users are able to write one Universal Windows App (UWA) that applies to all Windows editions. However, now with Windows 10 IoT (Internet of Things), […]

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6 Reasons to Use an Industrial Panel PC in Your Facility

Industrial computers with a touchscreen are a very popular piece of equipment to have in manufacturing or on your shop floor. However, many companies remain stuck in the past and use consumer-grade computers that include a keyboard and mouse. Not only is that computing option more likely to fail and cause disruptions in your operations, […]

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5 Benefits of Using Tablets in Healthcare

In the healthcare field, technologies are always evolving. Advances made that affect the day to day work of medical professionals sometimes are slow to be adopted if the advantages aren’t immediately clear. Tablets are becoming more prevalent in the medical field and there are many good reasons to utilize them. Below are five major benefits […]

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Ideal Applications for Panel Mounted PCs

Industrial panel mount computers are commonly used in automation and manufacturing to control and communicate with equipment. There are many applications that panel PCs are easily integrated into, and they aren’t just limited to industrial machine operation. Panel PCs are also ideal for use with kiosks and order selection terminals. Panel mount touchscreen PCs are […]

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Choosing a Computer or Monitor with the Right IP Rating

Ingress Protection (IP) ratings are very important in industrial computing environments. This rating classifies the amount of protection a device has against intrusion of foreign objects that could damage it or cause it to fail or become unsafe. It rates protection based on solid objects (body parts, wires, dust) and liquid ingress (water). This way, […]

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