It took almost a decade, but the era of the so-called "thin-client computer" ballyhooed by Oracle Corp. chairman Larry Ellison back in 1996 is finally coming to pass. The concept was that a ...

Thin clients seem to be a perennial runner-up to full-featured desktops, but we think the time is right to stop thinking "what if?" and to get rid of those clunky desktop PCs. Thin clients take the ...

One of the great predictions of desktop computing from the mid 1990s was that we would all move to so-called thin clients, stripped-out desktop computers containing only processor, display driver, and ...

For some of us, unused hardware lying around just calls to be used. It seems like [Miles Goodhew] heard the call, and wanted to put a Dell Wyse 3040 thin client to use — in this case as a wireless ...

At the end of last year we invested in quite a few thin clients (and the servers to run them) for 3 different computer labs. While the rollout hasn't been without its struggles, the experience has ...

Technology moves at a lightning-fast pace. A brand new desktop computer has an average lifespan of two to five years, after which both its hardware and its software have become obsolete. For ...

If your business already manages server resources and you’re looking for a simpler endpoint device solution, you may want to consider thin client technology. Thin clients are more flexible, easier to ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

This week we saw several new systems from different vendors, announcements on future directions of Windows, hints of more new systems and chip developments on near-term horizon. While most of the news ...

ZICHRON YAACOV, Israel — As part of its strategy to move toward complete “thin client” computers to replace desktops, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) plans to issue a $35 million tender for tens of ...

What says the Battlefront? Would your computing needs be met with a thin client system? If that were an option for your home or your work, would you prefer it? If so, what should it look like for ...

The Envirosealed TECStation 1806 is a NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure designed to protect thin clients and touchscreen monitors in harsh environments. The Envirosealed TECStation 1806 is a NEMA 4X ...