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 Updates and Analysis for Retail IT Teams

 #17  Thursday 18 February 2010

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Can your PC Breath?

Overheating can cause a lot of damage to your PC. To avoid this damage, there are several ways to ensure proper ventilation most of which are free. The easist thing to do is to make sure your PC or POS has a enough breathing room on all sides that have vents. The standard is 3 to 4 inches. This can be challenging in tight cash wraps - so place as much room as you can allow.

 

Secondly, ensure that the vents of the PC or POS is clear of papers, supplies or dust bunnies - all of which can hinder the fans effectiveness.

 

Click here for more tips on how to keep your PC cool.

 

 

Wireless Tips: How to Get the Best Connection Possible

February 17, 2010

By Eric Geier, Found on WinPlanet.com

When you connect to a wireless network, you are connecting to a single access point (AP) — though the radio card (aka client card, network interface card, or NIC) in your laptop will roam to other APs with the same SSID (or network name), which allows mobile users to move about a facility and continue to use the network.

 

However, not all client radios use the exact same reasoning and techniques to deal with roaming, and radio frequency (RF) interference and other environment conditions can cause problems.

 

If your wireless network is outfitted with multiple APs, and users experience poor signal strength and performance despite proper coverage in the area, the user's radio card may not be connecting to the closest or most ideal access point for that specific location.

 

Here are a few symptoms of a client connecting to the wrong AP:

* Low signal strength
* Poor performance
* Intermittent connectivity

 

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Going Green seems to be a very hot topic these days. With consumer energy costs on the rise, as well as environmental concerns, running an energy efficient business is not only the smart thing to do, but it can also bring a positive perception of your business.

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