Computer peripherals and printers
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News
11 Sep 2024
Under-pressure Post Office botches hardware procurement in project to replace error-prone system
Pressured decision-making caused mistakes in the Post Office project to replace the system at the heart of national scandal Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
Synnovis attack highlights degraded, outdated state of NHS IT
More cyber attacks against the health service are likely, and will succeed if something isn’t done to address the increasingly elderly NHS IT estate, experts are warning Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2024
Post Office spending £80,000+ a week on engineers who can’t work, as IT project burns cash
Revelation is latest evidence of the Post Office’s struggles to replace Fujitsu’s controversial Horizon software used in branches Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2024
Printing vulnerability affecting Linux distros raises alarm
Security pros need to get in front of a series of vulnerabilities affecting the Cups Linux printing service after an apparently botched disclosure process saw technical details published in advance of a patch Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2024
Under-pressure Post Office botches hardware procurement in project to replace error-prone system
Pressured decision-making caused mistakes in the Post Office project to replace the system at the heart of national scandal Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Jul 2024
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is an electronic interface that enables PCs and servers to communicate with peripheral hardware, such as storage devices, printers and scanners, faster and more flexibly than previous parallel data transfer interfaces. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2024
Synnovis attack highlights degraded, outdated state of NHS IT
More cyber attacks against the health service are likely, and will succeed if something isn’t done to address the increasingly elderly NHS IT estate, experts are warning Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2024
Autonomous weapons systems defy rigid attempts at arms control
In an ever more dangerous world, the technology is outpacing diplomacy and holds clear strategic value. Retaining human control over its use will require embracing imperfect solutions Continue Reading
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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
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Definition
09 May 2024
USB-C
USB-C, or Universal Serial Bus Type-C, is a standard connection type for mobile and portable devices. It provides a single reversible connector to transmit both power for charging and data for transfers. It is designed to replace all current USB types. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Definition
29 Nov 2023
endpoint device
An endpoint device is an internet-capable computer hardware device on a TCP/IP network. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Oct 2023
Windows key (winkey)
The Windows key (winkey) is a button on a Windows computer keyboard. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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Definition
03 Oct 2023
DisplayPort
DisplayPort is an interface for digital displays, particularly computer monitors. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Definition
05 Jun 2023
sound card
A sound card is a computer component responsible for generating and recording audio. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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