Generally speaking, MacBooks are some of the most reliable laptops on the market. For example, MacBook Pros are known for their longevity, with some lasting for more than a decade after the original ...

System thermal performance management is critical in today’s electronic systems. As systems grow more powerful and in many cases smaller in size, managing the thermal profile to prevent system damage ...

This article shows several ways to implement a power management controller using the new PMBus Revision 1.3 specification, and addresses several new considerations with architecting a system using ...

Using a flash-based system management processor and a high-speed DSP engine for real-time loop control, the Si8250 single-chip digital power supply controller enables isolated and nonisolated ...

Installing a successful management control system in a small business requires planning and the involvement of the managers and affected employees. When managers have the financial, production, sales ...

Apple has issued SMC update 2.0 for all mid-2013 MacBook Airs, citing a fix for battery problems while the computer’s screen is closed. This update addresses an issue which may cause the battery to ...

Multiprocessing is ubiquitous in today’s electronic systems. The key benefits are faster processing due to parallel execution and improved operating characteristics such as power, thermal and latency ...

If you experience problems with Bluetooth connectivity after updating OS X, a reset of the System Management Controller or other basic resets may help. Topher Kessler MacFixIt Editor Topher, an avid ...

VITA 100 is a collection of standards from VITA. It’s a follow-on to the successful VITA OpenVPX standards. The VITA 100.20 is one of the VITA standards that targets system management. Daniel Toohey, ...

An inventory control system is a system the encompasses all aspects of managing a company’s inventories; purchasing, shipping, receiving, tracking, warehousing and storage, turnover, and reordering.