All Articles By Richard N Williams

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Richard N Williams is a writer and journalist based in Birmingham, UK. He has many years of experience writing about all aspects of the internet and digital technology. He is the author of several technology related books and his articles have appeared in various publications, trade magazines and online journals.

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Hotels – Reasons to Consider Digital Signage

This entry was published on July 28, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Hoteliers are always looking for new ways to communicate with their customers, staff and visitors. The modern hotel is far more than just a place for bed and breakfast. A whole host of events and functions take place in the average hotel: weddings, conferences, meetings – not too mention nights out and meals in the […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage – Daylight

This entry was published on July 27, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Traditionally for outdoor use, LEDs have been the most common display type. This has been because LEDs are brighter than LCD displays so in at night time the screens stand out more – but more importantly the added luminance can counter the effects of the sun during daylight hours. Daylight and sun glare are a […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage – The Locations

This entry was published on July 26, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Whilst a few steps behind the indoor digital advertising market, outdoor digital signage is rapidly catching up with more and more installers and advertisers realising the value of using AV screens in outdoor locations. Outdoor digital signage is a more challenging media to get involved with though and each location can throw up new challenges […]

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Hostile Locations and LCD TVs

This entry was published on July 25, 2010 by Richard N Williams

There was a time that the only thing you would see on a television was a TV broadcast. However, these days with outdoor digital signage and computer technology, you are just as likely to see a street advertisement displayed on an LCD TV. Because of their flatness, low cost and standard mounting systems (VESA) LCD […]

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Using Computers, Printers and LCD Displays in Industry

This entry was published on July 23, 2010 by Richard N Williams

The industrial environment is no longer an area defined solely by heavy machinery and industrial processes. These days, computers and technology play just as an important a role in factories as the heavy machinery does. From controlling processes, relaying important information to operators to printing out despatch and stock information – technology increases production, reduces […]

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Protecting LCD Monitors in Outdoor and Industrial Environment

This entry was published on July 22, 2010 by Richard N Williams

The LCD monitor is changing the way we use computers, TV screens and other technology. Unlike the bulky cathode ray tube televisions many of us grew up with, LCD TVs are flatter, lighter and cheaper to produce. It is these reasons that we are now seeing LCD screens in areas not normally associated with televisions. […]

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LCD Enclosure Protection – Digital Signage in any Weather

This entry was published on July 21, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Keeping screens protected in outside environments is a key part of modern digital signage networks. Outdoor digital signage is one of the fastest growing aspects of the industry and when you consider the huge proliferation of screens in indoor areas – you can see why. Outdoor locations have less competition and can attract larger audiences […]

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The Role of LCD Enclosures in Digital Signage

This entry was published on July 20, 2010 by Richard N Williams

With digital signage now being so prevalent there are few locations where screens haven’t yet been used for either advertising or information. But not every location is suitable for display screens – especially in outside or industrial locations where weather and other elements can damage and disable a screen. This is where LCD enclosures come […]

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Infection Control – Importance of Washable Keyboards and Mouse in Medical Settings

This entry was published on July 19, 2010 by Richard N Williams

The spread of hospital acquired infections is an increasing problem in many hospitals and clinics throughout the world. Anti-biotic resistant infections such as MRSA and C. Difficile are all too common and result in hundreds of deaths each year. Controlling infection throughout hospitals is an important aspect of good clinical management and many measures have […]

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Who Uses LCD Enclosures and Why?

This entry was published on July 18, 2010 by Richard N Williams

LCD enclosures are increasingly becoming a popular item for those wanting to protect LCD screens. LCD enclosures are often steel housings that allow standard or commercial screens to be erected in areas where they can’t normally survive. LCD enclosures are used either outdoors, in industrial areas or where there is a risk of damage, vandalism […]

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