Windows Devices

If you’re running a small business you could choose an Apple laptop or a Windows laptop.  If you wanted an Apple product HardSoft would recommend the Apple MacBook Air or the Apple MacBook Pro. The Apple MacBook Air uses Y-series processors which are perfect for everyday use however if you want a laptop that will […]

While Pure-Rental is the most affordable computer device leasing solution on offer, there are many factors at work that could mean a different lease type is more suited to your business. Often when companies look at essential purchases, including computer hardware, their first impulse is only to consider cost reduction. This makes perfect sense as […]

For businesses who are seeking computer hardware for their staff, there are several options available. Companies might choose to either Buy, Lease, or Rent their devices. A rental lease, like Hardsoft’s Pure-Rental is particularly appealing for many businesses during the current market conditions. A large amount of economic fluctuation over the past few years has […]

The announcement of 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs (Central Processing Unit), code-named Alder Lake, was announced all the way back in early 2021, with supporting devices only just starting to ship to businesses and consumers. But what exactly is a 12th gen processor and how will they impact the computing landscape in the coming years? […]

The latest generation of network broadband is becoming more widely available. When most people think of 5G, they look forward to its most popularised features, including high speeds, more data and lower latency. 5G actually has far more varied benefits than many businesses initially realise. This is because there isn’t just one kind of 5G. […]

Currently in 2022, the 2nd generation ThinkPad P15v is the most powerful Lenovo laptop, making use of the powerful 11th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA graphics. What makes it so powerful? Using the already-strong 1st generation ThinkPad P15v as a starting point and supported by the latest and most powerful Intel Core i9 Processor, […]

There are many benefits to incorporating a second screen into your work, the most obvious is that you’re able to increase your (digital) working space, which of course means you can: Compare data or articles more easily Participate in a video call on one screen and use the other for working collaboratively or to keep […]

If you’ve noticed your Mac has slowed down, keeps freezing, or isn’t behaving as it usually does, the chances are, it’s being caused by an application that you’ve got running in the background or the operating system (OS). Apps and background processes can run after programmes have been closed, using valuable system power and memory. […]

It’s likely that, at some point or another, you’ve come across the term DaaS. The acronym itself is still a relatively young one, and many technology organisations have developed it into a range of different meanings. So, it’s no wonder that customers and even Google can be a little uncertain as to what DaaS means […]

Restrictions may be coming to an end across the UK in the wake of falling COVID cases, but the zero-touch deployment of computer equipment is still extremely valuable to businesses. Why Is Zero-Touch Deployment Desirable? It’s safe It’s efficient It’s flexible It’s ideal for multiple sites It saves time It removes burdens from your IT […]