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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Computer Enclosures – Longevity for IT

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

As the world falls deeper into recession companies across the globe are looking for ways of saving money. Computers and other IT equipment are one obvious area where vast amounts of money can be saved. Every year in the UK alone over a million computers are disposed of and yet 99% of these are in […]

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Industrial Computers – Working with Industrial Computer Enclosures

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

Computing in industry can be a difficult concept for many network administrators. Often industrial areas contain many elements that prohibit the use of a conventional PC: dust, dirt, water, extreme temperatures and risk of heavy impact. The most obvious solution if a piece of IT is required in an industrial area is to buy an […]

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Armagard’s Medical Keyboards

This entry was published on January 2, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Medical Keyboards provide a safer environment in an industry where germs, bacteria and viruses are lethal. It’s extremely durable and is built to withstand the kind of rigorous cleaning that would render other keyboards useless, making medical keyboards widely used in hospitals and other medical facilities. With its sealed feature the transfer of germs is […]

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Rugged Computer Options

This entry was published on December 31, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Using a computer outside of an office environment can cause all sorts of issues. Offices are quite sterile areas and idea for computing. Taking a computer out of this environment can cause untold problems. Dust is one of the main aggravating factors for computers, it has a habit of  blocking filters, over insulating the machine […]

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PC Protection for Industrial Applications

This entry was published on December 29, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Industrial areas such as manufacturing and processing plants, warehouses and factory floors are as much dependent on modern IT systems as are offices. Printers, monitors, computers, touchscreens and digital signage are all used to control, inform and monitor industrial processes. Unfortunately however, many of the areas this equipment has to work in are not suitable […]

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Armagard Announce a New Range of Digital Outdoor Signage

This entry was published on December 27, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Armagard’s range of digital outdoor signage enclosures offers a variety of options for display and digital signage purposes in harsh, industrial, public or outdoor environments. Designed to European IP rating and international NEMA guidelines, they offer the perfect solution for digital outdoor signage. Built to accommodate a large variety of digital signage displays the enclosures […]

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Happy Christmas from all at Armagard

This entry was published on December 25, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Here at Armagard Europe’s leading supplier of Industrial Computer Enclosures, we would like to wish all our customers, suppliers and even our competitors a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope 2009 is a successful year for you all.

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5 Recession Busting Computer Tips

This entry was published on December 23, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Here are five ways to save money in IT during the economic downturn. 5. Only buy what you need. It always amazes me when administrators announce they are to replace their existing office computers and start ordering the latest, state-of-the-art, PC’s. Yet what is the point in buying a computer with enhanced graphics and sound […]

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Industrial Computer – Fire risks in IT

This entry was published on December 21, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Computers are now an integral part of the industrial environment. Computers control all sorts of processes in the manufacturing and production industries. From monitoring production lines to stock control computers are often as important for industry as they are for the office. There is however, one convention that differs between industrial environments than that of […]

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Stainless Steel Industrial Computer Enclosures

This entry was published on December 19, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Industrial computer enclosures are often used in industrial applications to protect IT equipment from the hazards of dust, water, dirt and grime. Most computer enclosure are produced from brush or powder-coated steel ideal for protection in industrial environments. However, in some industries, such as food preparation, stainless steel is the only option because of its […]

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