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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Using Computers in Food Production

This entry was published on December 18, 2008 by Richard N Williams

There is no getting away from them computers are everywhere. No longer is the PC a bastion of the office or home they are now used in all aspects of our business and daily lives. Computers are far more efficient at controlling processes and keeping track of stock than a human counter-part, using a computer […]

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Dustproof Computer Protection

This entry was published on December 16, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Dust is responsible for more computer failures than nearly any other cause. Even computers kept in supposed dust free environments such as the office or home can develop a large build up of dust inside the enclosure. You can see this for yourself when open up your computer enclosure, even after just a few weeks […]

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10 Reasons Why You Need an Industrial Computer Enclosure (Part three)

This entry was published on December 13, 2008 by Richard N Williams

10 reasons why you need an industrial computer enclosure part one 10 reasons why you need an industrial computer enclosure part two 10 reasons why you need an industrial computer enclosure part three 3. Heavy impacts. Computers that are tasked to work in industrial or manufacturing areas are often at risk of being impacted by […]

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10 Reasons Why You Need an Industrial Computer Enclosure (Part two)

This entry was published on December 12, 2008 by Richard N Williams

10 reasons why you need an industrial computer enclosure part one 10 reasons why you need an industrial computer enclosure part two 10 reasons why you need an industrial computer enclosure part three 7. Theft For computers kept in vulnerable areas an industrial computer cabinet or computer safe will protect any equipment from being stolen. […]

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10 Reasons Why You Need an Industrial Computer Enclosure (Part one)

This entry was published on December 11, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Industrial computer enclosures are not just used for industrial applications but they can protect any computer, monitor, printer or other electrical device from a myriad of potential hazards. Industrial computer enclosures are used for all sorts of applications in all sorts of environments from factories, offices, public areas, police stations, food preparation areas, hospitals and […]

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Recession Advice – Prolong the Life of your computers

This entry was published on December 10, 2008 by Richard N Williams

This global recession looks like it may be around for quite a while and as many businesses go to the wall others are looking around for ways to save money. Job losses, wage cuts and three-day-weeks are obvious areas where most companies look to save money, yet making sacrifices in these areas can often have […]

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Computer protection against theft

This entry was published on December 8, 2008 by Richard N Williams

LONDON (Reuters) June 2008  ‘A computer containing “restricted” information was stolen from the office of a cabinet minister in a break in. “There was a break-in at the constituency office of Hazel Blears on the afternoon of Saturday, June 14. Hazel was not there at the time,” a government statement said. It continued: “The thief […]

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Industrial Computer Enclosure – Selecting Your Enclosure

This entry was published on December 6, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Industrial computer enclosures are now the preferred choice for industrial IT implementation. They are reasonably inexpensive, offer protection for all potential hazardous environments, flexible; units can be interchanged within them, and will lengthen the life of any IT equipment enclosed. Printers, monitors, touch screens, computer towers, desktop PC’s,, keyboards, TV’s, clocks and any other sensitive […]

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40 Years Old but Has the Mouse had its Day? Touchscreens the New Input Device.

This entry was published on December 5, 2008 by Richard N Williams

In December 1968 at a computer network presentation in San Francisco, Doug Engelbart from the Stanford research Institute unveiled his prototype input device. Made of wood with wheels from a toy car the device was nicknamed by one of Engelbart’s researchers as the ‘mouse’ a name that stuck for over forty years. It did take […]

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Global Economic Crisis – Save Money and Protect Investment

This entry was published on December 3, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Belts are tightening, budgets are being slashed and some companies are being forced to make redundancies but there are other measures that can be taken to save money. IT and computers is now one of industry and businesses’ biggest spends. Tens of billions each year is spent by industry and business on IT and computers […]

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