Computer peripherals and printers

News 10 May 2024
UK hails first test of quantum aircraft navigation

The government’s £2.5bn quantum strategy receives a boost with test of quantum technology that gets around GPS jamming Continue Reading
News 12 Apr 2024
Executive interview: Balancing AI with human creativity

We speak to the chief product officer at Getty Images and iStock about the role generative AI can play in the image-making process. Continue Reading

News 12 Apr 2024

Executive interview: Balancing AI with human creativity

We speak to the chief product officer at Getty Images and iStock about the role generative AI can play in the image-making process. Continue Reading
Opinion 21 Mar 2024

Bit by Bit: Novel techniques to shrink AI's carbon footprint

We look at some of the new techniques that promise to reduce energy usage of AI by 65% Continue Reading
Definition 22 Jan 2024

720p

720p is a high-definition (HD) display standard used to describe the resolution of a television or computer display that measures 1280 x 720 pixels. As such, each complete raster in the display's image has 1280 vertical lines and 720 horizontal lines. Continue Reading
E-Zine 19 Dec 2023

The ransomware threat to UK critical infrastructure

In this week’s Computer Weekly, a parliamentary report warns that a lack of ransomware preparedness at the highest levels of government is leaving UK critical national infrastructure dangerously exposed – we analyse the risks. We examine how AI tools are helping to enhance cloud security. And the CTO at jewellery retailer Pandora discusses organisational change in IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
Feature 18 Dec 2023

How hybrid work patterns change end user computing

While some organisations have mandated that staff return to the office, many places still operate a hybrid policy – we look at the IT admin challenges Continue Reading
Definition 29 Nov 2023

endpoint device

An endpoint device is an internet-capable computer hardware device on a TCP/IP network. Continue Reading
Definition 31 Oct 2023

Windows key (winkey)

The Windows key (winkey) is a button on a Windows computer keyboard. Continue Reading
News 26 Oct 2023

Facebook pins future on Quest 3 and AI development

Parent company Meta has focused on establishing Twitter rival Threads and its new augmented reality headset Quest 3 Continue Reading
News 11 Oct 2023

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust uses RealWear headsets for training

NHS trauma and orthopaedic department deploys head-mounted cameras to livestream surgeon’s view footage of operations to classroom Continue Reading
Definition 03 Oct 2023

DisplayPort

DisplayPort is an interface for digital displays, particularly computer monitors. Continue Reading
News 14 Sep 2023

Bristol Uni to host one of Europe’s most power supercomputer clusters

A high-performance computer system being built at the University of Bristol will run thousands of GPUs to support research in artificial intelligence and scientific discovery Continue Reading
News 16 Aug 2023

ITAM influence on cyber risk becoming a factor in credit ratings

Credit agency S&P Global Ratings warns that organisations that pay inadequate attention to IT asset management as a factor in their cyber risk management processes may find their creditworthiness takes a dive Continue Reading
News 11 Aug 2023

Biden administration bans investment in Chinese high tech

Executive Order prohibits investment firms from supporting Chinese firms specialising in AI, quantum and advanced semiconductors Continue Reading
E-Zine 08 Aug 2023

CW EMEA: Aalto University – where ideas take off

In this issue of CW EMEA, we look at the startup scene in Finland. Helsinki’s status as a prominent tech breeding ground is well established, with an alumnus contingent that includes Rovio, Supercell, ICEYE and the world-renowned Slush event. Every startup needs a starting place, however, and for many Finnish innovators, their stories began at Aalto University. We also look at how the Gulf region is seeing some of the heaviest investments in the latest technology as countries diversify their economies to reduce reliance on oil. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
News 25 Jul 2023

Small satellite testing gets funding boost

A new facility has been established as part of the government’s £200m funding for Earth Observation Continue Reading
News 06 Jul 2023

Biometrics watchdog calls for public space surveillance review

The biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner is calling for a review of public space surveillance to gain a clearer picture about the proliferation of Chinese surveillance technology across the public sector, but warns against applying double standards on companies just because they are from China Continue Reading
News 06 Jun 2023

Apple's $3,500 headset offers VR at a premium

Apple devices have always commanded a premium, but will consumers and business splash out $3,499 on its new Vision Pro headset? Continue Reading
Definition 05 Jun 2023

sound card

A sound card is a computer component responsible for generating and recording audio. Continue Reading
Definition 02 Jun 2023

TrackPoint (pointing stick)

A TrackPoint, also called a pointing stick, is a cursor control device found in Lenovo ThinkPad notebook computers. Continue Reading
Definition 26 Apr 2023

mouse

A mouse is a small device that a computer user pushes across a desk surface in order to point to a place on a display screen and to select one or more actions to take from that position. Continue Reading
News 17 Apr 2023

Restaurants hit by IT problems after BlackCat attack on supplier NCR

Ransomware attack on systems of payments giant causing service outages for restaurants around the world Continue Reading
Definition 11 Apr 2023

HDTV (high-definition television)

HDTV (high-definition television) is a television display technology that provides picture quality similar to 35 mm movies with sound quality similar to that of a compact disc. Continue Reading
Definition 16 Mar 2023

USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB)

USB 3.0 is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) data transfer standard that is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices and is very commonly used for computer peripherals. Continue Reading
Definition 07 Mar 2023

print server

A print server is a software application, network device or computer that manages print requests and makes printer queue status information available to end users and network administrators. Continue Reading
Definition 01 Feb 2023

digital television (DTV)

Digital television (DTV) is the transmission of television signals using a digital broadcast format rather than conventional analog methods. Continue Reading
News 01 Feb 2023

Innovative Technology deploys age estimation tech in shops and pubs

A company involved in Home Office-led trials of biometric age estimation technologies has begun rolling out its hardware to UK shops and pubs so they can use its facial recognition algorithm to assure customers’ ages Continue Reading
Definition 26 Jan 2023

QWERTY keyboard

The QWERTY (pronounced KWEHR-tee) keyboard is the standard typewriter and computer keyboard in countries that use a Latin-based alphabet. Continue Reading
Definition 03 Jan 2023

RGB (red, green and blue)

RGB (red, green and blue) refers to a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen. Continue Reading
Definition 08 Nov 2022

trackball

A trackball is a computer cursor control device used in many laptop computer keyboards and older versions of computer mice. Continue Reading
News 03 Nov 2022

Russia risks shortage of PCs and software

Russian consumers and businesses could face a shortage of IT equipment including PCs and software Continue Reading
Definition 25 Oct 2022

digital video

Digital video is audio/visual content in a binary format, with information presented as a sequence of digital data rather than in a continuous signal as analog information is. Continue Reading
Definition 11 Oct 2022

on-screen display (OSD)

An on-screen display (OSD) is a control panel superimposed on a computer monitor, mobile device, television screen or another electronic device display that enables users to select viewing options and/or adjust components of the display, such as brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical positioning. Continue Reading
Blog Post 11 Oct 2022

Scanning – an enabler for digital transformation

Many organisations are shifting to a ‘less-paper’ environment as they accelerate their digital transformation initiatives. Scanning plays a key role in this transition, enabling companies to ... Continue Reading
Definition 04 Oct 2022

non-interlaced display

A non-interlaced display is a screen display in which the lines are scanned progressively from the top to the bottom of the screen. Continue Reading
News 29 Sep 2022

KPMG: IT chiefs vote for innovation, but are they forgetting tech debt?

New study from KPMG shows businesses are keen to adopt new technologies to drive improvements to customer experience Continue Reading
Definition 27 Sep 2022

hue, saturation and brightness

Hue, saturation and brightness, or HSB, are aspects of color in the red, green, and blue (RGB) scheme. Continue Reading
Definition 14 Sep 2022

screen door effect

The screen door effect is the occurrence of thin, dark lines or a mesh appearance caused by the gaps between pixels on a screen or projected image. Continue Reading
Definition 01 Sep 2022

plotter

A plotter is a printer that interprets commands from a computer to make line drawings on paper with one or more automated pens. Continue Reading
Definition 30 Aug 2022

interlaced display

An interlaced display, or interlaced scan video, is when a video only changes every other row of pixels in the image at each screen refresh. Continue Reading
Definition 26 Aug 2022

inkjet printer

An inkjet printer is a computer peripheral that produces hard copies of a text document or photo by spraying droplets of ink onto paper. Continue Reading
News 12 Aug 2022

Department of Health investigates bias in medical devices and algorithms

The government has launched a review to look at the problem of discrimination in medical devices and decision-making software Continue Reading
Opinion 14 Jun 2022

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Corporate devices and the circular economy

With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, CIOs and IT managers should look to revamp their IT procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but why and what does this mean when it comes to managing the lifecycle of their entire IT estate? Continue Reading
Definition 13 Jun 2022

laser printer

A laser printer is a popular type of computer printer that uses a non-impact photocopier technology where there are no keys striking the paper. Continue Reading
Opinion 10 Jun 2022

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Incorporating circular economy principles into IT procurement

With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, CIOs and IT managers should look to revamp their IT procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but where should they start? Continue Reading
Feature 06 Jun 2022

IT departments need holistic circular economies to fight climate change

With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, IT managers should revamp procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but what does this mean for managing the IT lifecycle? Continue Reading
News 27 May 2022

NUS students learn to handle agitated patients through VR

Medical and nursing students at the National University of Singapore’s medical school will soon don virtual reality headsets to learn how to handle agitated patients Continue Reading
Definition 10 May 2022

field of view (FOV)

Field of view (FOV) is the open, observable area a person can see through their eyes or via an optical device, such as a camera. Continue Reading
News 05 May 2022

Prepare for smart robot revolution

While industrial robots are well established, smart robots are being deployed across retail and logistics – but much of the tech is still nascent Continue Reading
Definition 20 Apr 2022

font

The word 'font' refers to a set of printable or displayable typography or text characters in a specific style and size. Continue Reading
Definition 18 Apr 2022

scanner

A scanner is a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages and similar sources for computer editing and display. Continue Reading
News 17 Mar 2022

Accenture: Trust and opportunities in the metaverse

The metaverse is the wild west of the internet, but pioneering businesses are laying the foundations for a new era of virtual reality Continue Reading
Photo Story 03 Mar 2022

Raspberry Pi at 10

We celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Raspberry Pi computer Continue Reading
News 02 Mar 2022

Raspberry Pi at 10: Cheaper than chips

We speak to the founder of Raspberry Pi about the power of a low-cost device and its appeal as an educational tool and for space-age projects Continue Reading
News 21 Feb 2022

RealWear enables remote nuclear plant inspection

Augmented reality headsets from RealWear have been deployed by TÜV SÜD for certifying technical systems during the pandemic Continue Reading
News 11 Feb 2022

How the European Commission is responding to chip crisis

The global supply of semiconductors is still constrained, and this is having a direct impact on European manufacturers Continue Reading
News 27 Jan 2022

Ocado showcases 3D printing innovation

Having delivered its first orders 20 years ago, Ocado is now reinventing the business process for online grocery delivery Continue Reading
News 11 Jan 2022

IT departments struggling to secure printer endpoints

Printers are at risk of attack, just as any other endpoint device, but many IT leaders are struggling to secure their print infrastructure Continue Reading
News 30 Nov 2021

HP patches bugs in over 150 printer models

More than 150 HP multifunction printers are at risk of compromise through a series of newly disclosed vulnerabilities, one of them wormable Continue Reading
News 02 Nov 2021

Electronic waste excluded from COP26 agenda

Data sanitation industry group calls on UK government to add electronic waste to the climate summit’s agenda Continue Reading
News 29 Oct 2021

Facebook rebrands to Meta amid continuing controversies

Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta to support its work on the next generation of “social technologies”, but concerns around trust and privacy persist Continue Reading
News 26 Oct 2021

COP26: Is the tech sector ready to rise to climate challenge?

There is growing recognition that the tech sector produces mountains of e-waste and consumes significant amounts of energy and natural resources Continue Reading
Blog Post 15 Oct 2021

Epson combines print with sprint: partners with Usain Bolt in Europe

Seizing the market opportunity for sustainable and cost-effective home printing, Epson is aiming to reinforce its brand message in this space and raise awareness of its EcoTank range. Continue Reading
Blog Post 11 Oct 2021

The Great Resignation: Opportunities for MSPs

How can MPS providers help their customers get ahead of the talent drain with technology to drive better employee experience, engagement and productivity across the hybrid work environment? Continue Reading
Opinion 29 Sep 2021

Rebooting the hospitality sector with technology

Technology is playing a crucial role as the hospitality sector rebounds after the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
Blog Post 21 Sep 2021

Managed print services opportunities when the chips are down

From cars to consumer electronics, the global chip shortage is disrupting supply chains and causing price rises across industries. The print industry is not immune, with printers and MFPs reliant ... Continue Reading
News 17 Sep 2021

Aftershock eyes corporate PC market

Singapore-based custom PC supplier Aftershock has set up a corporate sales team and is looking to offer a desktop as a service for business customers Continue Reading
News 13 Sep 2021

The digital road ahead: National Highways puts technology in the driving seat

We speak to National Highways about its multi-year plan to tech-enable the management and operations of our motorways Continue Reading
News 07 Sep 2021

Procuring law enforcement tech needs greater scrutiny

Tech firms are playing a high-stakes game to drive adoption of artificial intelligence and surveillance technology in law enforcement Continue Reading
News 06 Sep 2021

Room for improvement in UK right to repair laws

The UK government introduced right to repair legislation earlier in 2021 to combat the growing issue of electronic waste, but data sanitisation firm Blancco says that while it’s a step in the right direction, there is definitely scope for improvement Continue Reading
News 13 Aug 2021

UN special rapporteurs call for surveillance tech moratorium

In the wake of revelations about NSO Groups Pegasus spyware, a number of special rapporteurs from the United Nations are re-igniting calls for a global moratorium on the sale and transfer of surveillance technologies Continue Reading
News 11 Aug 2021

Microsoft fixes seven critical bugs on light Patch Tuesday

All seven critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday were related to remote code execution, and there was one zero-day related to Windows Update Medic Service Continue Reading
Definition 11 Aug 2021

printer

A printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard-size, 8.5" by 11" sheets of paper. Continue Reading
News 09 Aug 2021

Possible ransomware attack hits Italian vaccine booking system

It is still unclear who is behind the attack that caused Covid-19 vaccine bookings in Lazio, Italy, to grind to a halt, as despite masses of files being encrypted no specific ransom demands have been made for the decryptor Continue Reading
News 05 Aug 2021

Nine security flaws found in critical hospital infrastructure

The ‘PwnedPiper’ vulnerabilities identified in systems used by 80% of US hospitals could be used to launch ransomware attacks Continue Reading
Opinion 02 Aug 2021

Gartner: Purchasing enterprise PCs during a global chip shortage

How can organisations purchase enterprise PCs during a global chip shortage? They need to outsmart the crisis Continue Reading
News 23 Jul 2021

Can India become a global manufacturing hub?

India can be a major player in the global manufacturing supply chain by shoring up IP protection and tapping opportunities in contract manufacturing and firmware design Continue Reading
Opinion 20 Jul 2021

Sparsely staffed offices: the new post-pandemic cyber gap

With many offices still operating at limited capacity, a red teaming expert reveals how his job is getting easier, and why this is a problem Continue Reading
News 20 Jul 2021

Volvo: Our friends in software

We speak to Volvo’s head of software platform about the company’s strategy to build a software-defined car Continue Reading
News 08 Jul 2021

PrintNightmare haunts Microsoft as patch may miss mark

Microsoft dropped an out-of-band patch to fix PrintNightmare, but there are concerns it may not be totally effective. This does not mean it shouldn’t be applied Continue Reading
News 07 Jul 2021

Forrester finds companies confounded by data deluge

A Dell-commissioned study by analyst firm Forrester finds organisations overwhelmed by mounds of data Continue Reading
News 02 Jul 2021

Should I be worried about PrintNightmare?

The accidental publication of proof of concept code for a Windows vulnerability, and the reclassification of said bug from low to critical severity, has the cyber community concerned. Is it right to be? Continue Reading
E-Zine 29 Jun 2021

Is the UK government planning to rewrite GDPR?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, a government taskforce on post-Brexit regulations has recommended changes to GDPR in the UK – we examine the implications. The NHS has launched a new data strategy - we look at what it means for your medical records. And we ask how to avoid the performance problems that affect private cloud. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
Feature 28 Jun 2021

Why data and the pandemic are ripping up paper processes

We explore how the Covid-19 pandemic has forced businesses to rip out traditional paper processes and replace them with end-to-end digitisation Continue Reading
E-Zine 22 Jun 2021

A new three-year plan for digital government

In this week’s Computer Weekly, the new CEO of the Gov-ernment Digital Service, Tom Read, explains his three-year strategy for improving online public services. EU attempts to regulate AI are under fire – we examine the issues. And we find out how Bupa is turning to the cloud to deliver per-sonalised healthcare. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
Feature 21 Jun 2021

Best practices for secure printing

The reality of a paperless office remains some way off, so printers are here to stay for a while. But their increasingly connected status means securing them should be a priority Continue Reading
Opinion 11 Jun 2021

Security Think Tank: To secure printers think process, technology and people

Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs poses security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading
Opinion 10 Jun 2021

Security Think Tank: Time to accept printers will leak data

Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs poses security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading
Opinion 07 Jun 2021

Security Think Tank: What must a secure print strategy take into account?

Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs poses security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading
Feature 07 Jun 2021

The drive towards computational storage

The explosion in data is driving demand for faster computing and storage remains a bottleneck – but things are about to change Continue Reading
Opinion 04 Jun 2021

Security Think Tank: Printers can’t be an ‘add-on’ in your cyber strategy

Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs does pose security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading
News 03 Jun 2021

Swedish university is behind quantum computing breakthrough

Chalmers University of Technology simplifies the process of measuring the temperatures of quantum computers during complex calculations Continue Reading
Opinion 02 Jun 2021

Security Think Tank: Steps to a coherent print security strategy

Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs poses security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading
Opinion 02 Jun 2021

Security Think Tank: Printer risks go deep into IT history

Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs does pose security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading
Feature 31 May 2021

How computational storage delivers datacentre benefits

Computational storage is an emerging field of IT that features compute processing power closely coupled with storage. We look at what it can be used for Continue Reading
Blog Post 20 May 2021

Time to watch Thunderbolt

Those who are into high-end PC games are generally well-versed in the significance of GPU acceleration. So called AAA games often need the most powerful GPUs available to achieve the best ... Continue Reading
News 20 May 2021

HP taps micro virtual machines in endpoint security

HP’s Wolf Security technology stack uses an endpoint security controller to run computing tasks in micro virtual machines so that any potential malware can be isolated and contained Continue Reading
News 10 May 2021

IBM: Another chip in the wall

Big Blue has developed technology it hopes will support semiconductor developments for the next decade Continue Reading
Blog Post 30 Apr 2021

8 factors to consider when selecting a cloud printing platform

Cloud adoption has seen explosive growth over the past year. Cloud infrastructure has proved essential to helping businesses adapt to remote working, enabling them to become flexible and resilient ... Continue Reading
News 23 Apr 2021

Intel quarterly results reveal tactics to address ARM in the datacentre

The chipmaker aims to make use of standard chip libraries and offer its customers different ways to package and optimise Intel silicon Continue Reading
News 15 Mar 2021

Mace Group uses RealWear to support Covid-safe site inspections

Construction consulting business is using augmented reality headsets to enable people on Microsoft Teams to inspect building sites remotely Continue Reading