USB Type-C and USB 3.1, USB 3.2, USB4 and USB4 V2 Explained
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is perhaps the most commonly used and easily recognizable PC connectivity standard found on modern hardware. But as universal as the rectangular port and its various data transfer standards [read more]
How to Choose The Right Wireless Hardware
When choosing wireless networking hardware to connect your new computer to a wifi network, your available choices can be overwhelming. Not only must you choose the right wifi card, but [read more]
Resistive vs. Capacitive Touch Screen Computer
We’ve come a long way since the late 1940’s when music industry pioneers first developed touch-sensitive synthesizers, paving the way for later advancements in the 1960s and 70s to pair touch technology with a [read more]
What is CAN bus and why is it so important?
We’ve talked about the potential impact of IoT technologies before, and the various ways access to the cloud is shaping hardware design and deployment. But there’s another aspect of system [read more]
M.2 SSD and Beyond: What is Ahead for the M.2 Slot?
There was a time, not that long ago, when the mSATA SSD was the standard for people looking to add compact, solid state storage to their hardware. In the same vein, mini PCIe allows easy [read more]
UEFI vs BIOS: Building a Better Firmware
Before the release of UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) in 2007, the basic input/output system (BIOS) has been the main fixture in personal computers since the 1970s. What is the difference between UEFI vs BIOS? [read more]
Wireless Remote Video Surveillance – Leveraging 4G
Wireless remote video surveillance utilizing 4G LTE technology is addressing challenges in the security and surveillance industry to protect resources in remote outposts. We spoke with Almen Didelija, Senior Applications Engineer and physical security specialist [read more]
What is TPM (Trusted Platform Module)?
There is no such thing as perfect security. Passwords can be cracked, users' access information phished, and malicious software installed via email attachments and USB thumb drives. Security challenges are especially tough when working [read more]
What’s the Difference Between a Tablet and a Panel PC?
We often get the question "what's the difference between a tablet and a panel PC?" With the growing popularity of tablet computing, many of our clients have considered a tablet PC for their industrial application. [read more]
Customized Embedded Computer – Create One the OnLogic Way
Looking for a customized embedded computer? We've created hundreds of thousands of computers for customers creating everything from test and measurement devices and machine learning solutions, to autonomous vehicles and even entire smart cities. Over [read more]
Powering Innovation: Staging Solutions’ Super Bowl LI Countdown Clocks
Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, was held at Houston's NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017. Prior to the game, our friends at Staging Solutions ensured that Houston residents had [read more]
The LTE Hardware Landscape: Your Options And Important Choices
The rate of Internet of Things (IoT) growth, is hard to fully comprehend. Some research suggests that by 2025, there will be 152,200 IoT devices connecting to the internet per minute. With so many solutions [read more]
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