Meet Busy Bob, a small business owner who is always on the go. His primary focus is on growing his business, serving his customers, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. The last thing Bob wants to worry about is his IT infrastructure. He just wants his computers to work when he needs them. However, ignoring IT […]
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Your Computer Wants Some ‘Me Time’
Have you noticed your computer slowing down at certain times of the day? It might be to do with how the computer is handling updates. Windows can download and install patches in the background during the day while you’re using the computer. The primary benefit of this is that it lets the computer keep itself […]
Vulnerable Virgils Forced to Keep Up with the Rest of Us for Security Reasons
Windows 11 24H2 Update is Now Non-Optional Computers maintained by Protect-IT don’t hit you in the face with unexpected updates. We ensure important and critical updates are installed well before it gets to the point that it is unsafe to continue without them. The Windows 11 24H2 update, released at the end of last year, […]
Vulnerable Virgil: Ransomware
Are you familiar with ransomware? It’s a type of malware that, as the name implies, makes money for the attacker by holding files to ransom. How Does it Work? To achieve this, the ransomware encrypts files on a target’s computer and then offers the affected target’s user a chance to decrypt those files again in […]
Unlock the Power of Clipboard History in Windows 10 and 11
How often do you use copy and paste? Did you know that Windows can store multiple clipboard items and even sync them across devices? Clipboard history is a hidden gem that can save you time and effort. Enabling Clipboard History To access clipboard history, press Windows key + V. The first time you try this, […]
New Year, New IT Resolutions
Why You Should Choose Solidarity IT for Your Business Backup As the New Year rolls around, many of us take the opportunity to reflect on our personal goals, committing to resolutions like exercising more, eating healthily, or learning a new skill. But what about your professional goals? Specifically, what about your IT infrastructure? This year, […]
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 […]
Need a New Computer? Get The Right One With Build-IT
With only eleven months left until Windows 10 reaches its End of Life, many users are starting to consider upgrading to a new computer. To make sure you choose the right machine, use our Build-IT service. We’ll discuss your needs and explain your options to ensure you get a computer that fits your requirements and […]
This Spooky Season, Face and Banish Your Biggest Fear
Spooky season is upon us! Of course, most people aren’t afraid of ghosts, vampires, witches, etc. But what about the fear of criminals getting their hands on your precious business data? With our backup solution, even us as your trusted backup provider can’t see the details of the contents of your files or the text […]
Windows 10 End of Life in a Year
As of this month, Windows 10 is a year away from its end-of-life date, which will be the 14th of October 2025. While that’s still some way off, it’s a good idea to start planning for it as it could otherwise creep up on you and become a major issue. Originally, Windows 10 was to […]