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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Industrial Computers – Pros and Cons

This entry was published on October 6, 2009 by Richard N Williams

  The industrial computer has been around since the early eighties when it was recognised that computing could be as advantageous for the factory floor as it was for offices. Industrial computers are mostly based around the same technology as standard desktop computers but are built to be more rugged and durable. The industrial computer […]

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Benefits of an LCD Monitor Enclosure

This entry was published on September 28, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Using TV equipment for the purposes of out of home advertising is a relatively new idea. The slim line nature of LCD and plasma has enabled them to be used in places where their predecessor, the bulky cathode ray tube (CRT), could not.  Using this type of advertising for non broadcast purposes has been given […]

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What The Press Say About Our New LCD Enclosure

This entry was published on September 26, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Our recent 24″ LCD Enclosure has had some positve press reviews please have a look: https://www.digitalsignageexperience.com

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Protecting Digital Signage – Protecting your Investment

This entry was published on September 24, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Digital signage is often touted as ‘the next big thing.’ More and more companies are turning to the use of LCD and plasma screens to promote, inform, entertain or advertise their products. Despite the falling cost of modern flat screen TV’s such as LCD, a digital signage campaign can still be a sizeable investment, especially […]

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Have You Visited our LCD Enclosure Site?

This entry was published on August 6, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Having manufactured protective enclosures for computers, touch screens, printers and display devices for nearly two decades it was only natural that we moved into the new digital signage industry. Using our expertise in building high quality protective environments for industrial and outdoor use we have produced a range of LCD enclosures suitable for outdoor digital […]

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Using Printers in Chilled and Frozen Environments

This entry was published on August 4, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Using printers in chilled and frozen environments has always been deemed impossible. Print heads can’t operate in temperatures even approaching sub-zero,but now, thanks to their unique heated printer enclosures, printers can now be used in temperatures as cold as minus 30 degrees. Ideal for food distribution centres. Armagard’s  heated printer enclosures are designed to be […]

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Creating the Perfect Environment for Computers

This entry was published on July 21, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Computer enclosures are now common methods of protecting PCs in industrial our hostile environments. There are many manufacturers producing fabricated enclosures that claim to enable standard computers and devices to be used in these types of areas. However, there is more to protecting computer equipment in hostile areas than just placing them in a metal […]

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PC Enclosures Suitable for any Environment

This entry was published on July 11, 2009 by Richard N Williams

The working environment for the computer has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Thanks to the exponential rate computers advance and the increasing reliance on networked technology computers are now sited in almost any location. From factory floors, wet rooms, on ships and even outdoor locations are now areas where computers are being used. […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage – A Guide

This entry was published on June 30, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Plasma and LCD televisions have revolutionised the home entertainment industry. TV’s are now flatter, cheaper and of better quality than they have ever been. This new flat screen technology has also been implemented for out of home advertising, with commercial companies taking advantage of the ability to erect the technology literally anywhere. Shopping malls, retail […]

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Rating Systems for Industrial Computers

This entry was published on June 29, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Industrial computers are designed to protect against harmful elements from penetrating the enclosure to the computer and damaging the system. To help consumers select the right industrial PC with the correct computer enclosure, rating systems have been designed by both Europe and USA. Guide to IP Ratings The European system, known as ingress protection (IP), […]

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