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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Protecting displays in hazardous locations

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

Display devices such as LCDs and plasmas are no longer just used for computer and televisual applications. The price of modern display devices ahs fallen to such a level that the use of such devices in applications such as digital signage is now widespread. Displays such as LCD and plasma are ideal for signage purposes […]

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Industrial Computer Vs Industrial Computer Enclosure

This entry was published on April 1, 2009 by Richard N Williams

The industrial computer has been around as long as the desktop PC, if not longer. Computers have even more advantages in the industrial environment as they can control production lines and manufacturing, reduce waste, increase efficiency and generate more production. It is no surprise that most manufacturing processes are now controlled by an industrial computer […]

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LCD Enclosures for Digital Outdoor Signage

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

Digital advertising now seems to be everywhere. You may have noticed the information booths on your high street and in your local supermarket; the digital screens on buses and trains; or the point of sale adverts at checkouts. Digital signage is now the fastest advertising media, with sales of LCD screens for digital signage purposes […]

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Challenges of Digital Signage

This entry was published on March 27, 2009 by Richard N Williams

When it comes to advertising and getting the message across there has been a huge surge in the use of digital signage and interactive media. Due to the dramatic fall in recent years of display devices such as LCDs and plasmas, digital signage is fast becoming a mainstream advertising method. Digital signage is flexible and […]

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Industrial Computers in Washdown Environments

This entry was published on March 25, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Computers are an essential tool in manufacturing and production – they increase efficiency, reduce waste and increase production. They are now found in almost every industry from steel production to cake making. Yet computers don’t find many of these environments easy to work in. a good example is food production where computers not only have […]

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Digital Signage – a Beginners Guide

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

Digital advertising has become a revolution in the last few years and recent studies suggest that the use of digital signage is expected to increase three-fold over the coming few years, despite the economic downturn. The increase in the use of this type of narrowcast (as opposed to broadcast) is due largely to the falling […]

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Stainless Steel – Sheffield’s Gift to the World

This entry was published on March 20, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Sheffield is a name famous throughout the world and synonymous with the manufacture of steel throughout the 19th century. And while the locals may suggest there is far more to Sheffield than just steel production, it is steel that not only put the English town on the map but also changed the shape of the […]

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Challenges in Food Manufacturing – Computerisation

This entry was published on March 18, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Food processing is one of the most challenging sectors in manufacturing. Governed by endless laws and guidelines the difficulties in food preparation plants do not end there. Hygiene understandably plays a large part in food manufacturing with the need to keep surfaces, floors, walls and equipment spotlessly clean. For this reason nearly all equipment has […]

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Will Digital Signage work for my Business?

This entry was published on March 17, 2009 by Richard N Williams

The term digital signage has become a buzzword in the advertising sector. Recent reports on the industries growth and its forecasts for the future have caused increased excitement towards what is still regarded as a new media. But is this type digital advertising really worth it when compared to other forms of media such as […]

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Protecting Computers from Airborne Debris

This entry was published on March 13, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Most computer administrators are aware of the problems dust can cause to computers and other electrical equipment. Even in the relatively dust-free environments of our offices and homes dust will permeate a computer enclosure and congregate inside forming so called ‘dust bunnies.’ In most environments a (very) careful vacuum of the inside of a computer […]

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