Data Capture Archives - The Rugged and mobile blog

Camera based barcode scanning – Reviewed!

February 22, 2016

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So if you check back over the years of this blog, you'll see a lot written in the past about just how much you need a dedicated, built in barcode scanner if you plan on using your device for a business or enter... Read More...

There are alternatives when it comes to syncing mobile data

When syncing data’s just no good!

Raptor Dave

February 1, 2016

Data Capture

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Mobile devices are being used to do more and more complex IT tasks these days. In the past the lowly "Data capture" device was built to do just that, capture data be it a barcode or small piece of scanned info... Read More...

The Rugged Smartphone camera is a lot more powerful than it used to be

Top Rugged smartphone camera tips

Raptor Dave

May 11, 2015

Data Capture

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Morning people! In the past the camera on a rugged device has been a bit of an add for most users so it hasn't seen the development in Enterprise circles that perhaps it's consumer device counterparts have. Ho... Read More...

Barcode label selection – Rugged advice!

Raptor Dave

February 23, 2015

Data Capture

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So to round off this series of blogs which aims to help businesses understand some of the vital areas to consider when designing and deploying their barcoding solutions, I wanted to end with a look at the barco... Read More...

How to print Barcodes

Raptor Dave

February 16, 2015

Data Capture

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So in this series so far we've learnt a little bit (I hope!) about barcode types, what's used to scan a barcode, some tips on scanning efficiently but that's only half the story when it comes to creating a barc... Read More...

Top 10 tips to help scan your barcodes better

Raptor Dave

February 9, 2015

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So far in our Barcode scanner guide we've taken a look at the types of barcode you can use and how to choose the hardware to scan them but today we're focussing on the best way to actually scan a barcode with a... Read More...

Choosing the right barcode scanner

Raptor Dave

February 2, 2015

Data Capture

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Continuing our big barcode scanner guide, today we take undercover some of the vital things you need to know when choosing the barcode scanner technology for your rugged device. I personally don't think the pr... Read More...

Barcode types explained

Raptor Dave

January 26, 2015

Data Capture

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So first up in our series about barcodes is a good delve into barcodes themselves. What we'll cover in this blog: 1D and 2D barcodes Barcode types or symbologies Specialist barcode types Choosing t... Read More...

The rugged guide to barcoding

Raptor Dave

January 19, 2015

Data Capture

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Barcoding is a fundamental part of business data capture and despite rival technologies like RFID or NFC, barcoding is still the most common and easiest way to install a proper ID system into your business. Wh... Read More...

Bluetooth barcode scanners might not be the best choice for your business

Why built in barcode scanners are smart for smartphones

Raptor Dave

December 8, 2014

Data Capture

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Its about time we blogged about barcodes again, it's been a while and the motivation for this is simple. We get the odd speight of customers all wanting to get barcoding working on their cheap smartphones, fin... Read More...

Camera based barcode scanning – Reviewed!

When syncing data’s just no good!

Top Rugged smartphone camera tips

Barcode label selection – Rugged advice!

How to print Barcodes

Top 10 tips to help scan your barcodes better

Choosing the right barcode scanner

Barcode types explained

The rugged guide to barcoding

Why built in barcode scanners are smart for smartphones

What is a VPN and why is it useful?

How to restart your frozen Android phone

How to stop your data being stolen on your Android phone

The 10 best things you can do with your old rugged smartphone!

How 5G is going to change the world!