The sheer amount of dust that can get inside a computer can be surprising. Dusting inside your computer is crucial for maintaining its performance and longevity. Dust accumulation causes overheating, leading to reduced performance and hardware failure. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you dust your computer safely. Why Dusting is Important Prevents Overheating: Dust […]
Andy Cooper
Ethical and Sustainable IT: Why Solidarity IT Stands Out from the Crowd
In an era where technology is deeply intertwined with every aspect of our lives, the demand for IT services has never been higher. However, not all IT companies are created equal. While many focus solely on profit maximisation, a growing number of organisations are recognising the importance of ethical and sustainable practices in the tech […]
Deep Dive – COVE Backup
Solidarity IT’s Top Recommendation for Data Protection COVE Backup is Solidarity IT’s recommended solution for keeping your vital business data safe. In this article we cover the three levels of protection COVE Backup enables, offer some insight into the functionality of the app. We also offer instructions for triggering an immediate manual backup and for […]
#AskAndy
We’ve launched #AskAndy and #AskAnythingIT on LinkedIn, we can cover any questions you may have about computers. Expect weekly updates on Thursdays.
Thunderstorm Safety
So, it looks like we’ll be getting thunderstorms again soon. What can you do to keep your computer safe? If your computer and router don’t need to be on, then powering it off properly and unplugging it during a thunderstorm will provide the best possible protection from lightning-induced power surges.If you have a laptop, then […]
Windows 10 May 2020 update
The Windows 10 May 2020 update, Windows Update 2004, named yy=20 mm=04 is beginning to become available to PCs via Windows update.It had a particularly long test cycle, as it was originally aimed for an April release (hence the 04), but is now being released now at the end of May. Microsoft hasn’t said if […]
New Website
As you may have noticed; the main page and the pages for Explain-IT, Build-IT and Improve-IT have been updated significantly. Other pages will follow over the course of the next month. If you haven’t noticed, take a look and watch video testimonials from some of our customers.
Looking at my Business Model again – Part 1: Customer Segments
When did you last review your Business model? Is it still the same as when you started? I first came across the Business Model canvas at the weekend new startup event I went to 2 years ago when I was considering becoming self-employed. My first pitch and business model didn’t work out, but I didn’t […]
What motivates me?
Published on November 16, 2018 via LinkedIn Andy Cooper Technical Director, Solidarity IT Ltd. I’m a geek. I have my specific hobbies that are part of geek culture. I’ve always been the weird one. I’ve always loved working with and doing things on computers. That’s what drives me, what makes me happy. My other drive […]
Now the roof can be fixed!
It was my great pleasure to support Daniel of Vision ICT’s Charity Auction to fix a leaky school roof in Mumbai, India. “It was very humbling to see the wonderful work taking place in Mumbai thanks to organisations like SlumAid and I was glad to be a part of it. Having come home and […]