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Using Radio Technology in These Wi-fi Times

Using Radio Technology in These Wi-fi Times

  • June 3, 2019
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RFID Technology RFID scanners — radio frequency identification scanners — are one of the most common uses of radio frequencies these days. RFID technology uses a range of frequencies to transport information near and far. RFID technology is used in…

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How To Choose A Magnetic Card Reader

How To Choose A Magnetic Card Reader

  • May 30, 2019
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A magnetic card reader is a device used to read and interpret information encoded on the magnetic stripe usually found at the back of plastic badges such as credit cards, ID cards, key cards, gift cards, membership cards, and loyalty…

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The Peripheral Device: RFID Scanners

The Peripheral Device: RFID Scanners

  • May 23, 2019
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A peripheral device is any piece of equipment that attaches to and serves as an extension of a computer. They assist people in utilizing the functions of a computer system. There are three different kinds of peripheral devices: input, output,…

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Why All Businesses Should Accept Credit Cards

Why All Businesses Should Accept Credit Cards

  • May 8, 2019
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The inability to move with an innovating market can destroy any business from the inside out, whether you run a retail or transaction business. Enter credit and debit cards. Now, nearly everyone shops with one or the other. In fact,…

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Why Are Contactless Payments So Popular?

Why Are Contactless Payments So Popular?

  • May 3, 2019
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History of RFID Technology RFID technology dates back to World War II. Countries started using a passive form of RFID system. RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. The countries at War used this method to identify enemy planes from their…

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Using Magnetic Card Technology in Your Business

Using Magnetic Card Technology in Your Business

  • May 2, 2019
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We live in the information age, and our modern society is moving away from pen and paper. Nowhere is that shift more clear than in the world of commerce. Today, we use cards and mobile payments for most of our…

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Magnetic Stripe vs. Chip: What’s the Difference?

Magnetic Stripe vs. Chip: What’s the Difference?

  • April 17, 2019
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You’ve seen those new card reading machines. They function as both magnetic card readers and chip readers. You might even already have a credit card with a chip. But what’s the difference between that chip and a magnetic stripe? Is…

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Going Paperless: Benefits of Using a Document Scanner

Going Paperless: Benefits of Using a Document Scanner

  • April 14, 2019
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It was not that long ago that every company had storage rooms filled to the brim with boxes and boxes of invoices, receipts, contracts, and other documents necessary to run a business. For years, there have been scanners available, but…

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Optical Mark Reading 101: Everything You Need to Know About Input Scanning

Optical Mark Reading 101: Everything You Need to Know About Input Scanning

  • April 13, 2019
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Optical mark reading is the process of gathering information from humans by recognizing various marks on a document. This process is accomplished by using a scanner that detects a reflection or limited light transmittance on paper. As technology became more…

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3 Steps to Take to Prevent Underage Drinking In Your Bar

3 Steps to Take to Prevent Underage Drinking In Your Bar

  • April 2, 2019
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If you sell or serve alcohol, it’s your responsibility to ensure anyone who is drinking is legally allowed to do so. As a bar owner or manager, you need to have a good process in place to make sure those…

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