New Scientist

Computer component could use as little energy as physically possible

A computer component that uses vibrations rather than electrons could approach the physical lower limit for energy use when processing and sending information. The minimum amount of energy needed for ...
OPB

At a WSU Vancouver lab, researchers test a sweet solution to faster, cleaner computers

A honey bear is probably one of the weirder things you’d see in a science lab, especially in a lab making computer parts. “It’s just processed, store-bought honey,” said Ph.D. student Zoe Templin.
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Mainframe Computer Component, X Adder from the SWAC

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The SWAC (Standards Western Automatic ...
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Electromechanical Computer Component, Bell Telephone Laboratories Model 5, Position Table

This long metal object has a metal frame with six windows across the front. A panel of switches is on one end. The component is part of a very large programmable calculator built by Bell Telephone ...
AZ Central

Expensive repairs, scarce parts among reasons to avoid all-in-one PCs

Question: I’ve been thinking about buying an all-in-one Windows computer; what should I know? Answer: The success of Apple’s iMac computers that incorporate all of the computer processing components ...