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Storage solutions for industrial computers come with different form factors and interfacing technologies. Here is a primer to help you navigate this tricky space. The Various Types of Storage Interfaces Most PC components interface through a fixed technology that improves over time in numbered interactions. RAM, for example, has gone from DDR1 to DDR5 (and […]

Be it Edge computing or IoT, you want rugged PCs that can perform under pressure. Acrosser’s products are perfect for the job, and we will be partnering with them to bring these computers to our customers. AAD-W480A: A Powerful PC for AI and Edge Computing AI-based software has become quite practical in many commercial applications, […]

Formerly called Windows Embedded, Windows IoT is the newest interaction of Windows for commercial and industrial embedded PCs. But how exactly does it differ from standard Windows? Let’s find out. An Operating System for Scaled Computing The version of Windows distributed for home computers comes bundled with a variety of features to make life easier […]

While official Intel processor names are humdrum and boring (i7, i9, etc.), the unofficial codenames used by the company are rather unique. From lakes to cities, landmarks to rivers, Intel has taken inspiration from many places. Let’s take a look at how these codenames have evolved over the years. What is an Intel Codename? Official […]

Component manufacturers compete with one another to release components with a higher MTBF. But what does MTBF mean, and why does it even matter? The Difficulty in Measuring Reliability of an Electronic Device Measuring a device’s reliability can be tricky. Hardware faults and technical breakdowns can be notoriously random, where one device runs for years […]

We have talked earlier about the broad categories of CPU socket technologies, but what about the specific iterations that keep rolling out over the years? Let’s take a look at how socket types vary within a form factor.   A Recap of CPU Socket Types In the broadest terms, CPU sockets are distinguished by how […]

It’s not been long since PCIe 5.0 SSDs started rolling out, and PCIe 6.0 is already in the works. PCIe 7.0 is not that far on the horizon either. So what’s the deal with all of these PCIe versions, and which one should you aim for? Accelerating Progress  The main metric any technical interface is […]

Choosing the right embedded computer supplier is an important decision as you will need to rely on them for support for a long period of time. Picking the wrong provider can lead to issues down the line, not to mention costing you more right now. So here are some factors you should keep in mind […]