As technology improves and consumer expectations rise, the idea of an external graphics card (eGPU) is becoming more of a mainstream possibility. Of course, a fully kitted out desktop computer will offer you the most flexibility when it comes to personalising your experience, however, you can now add the power you would expect from a full-tower computer to […]
Support on Windows 7 ceased on 14th January 2020 Microsoft is no longer providing security updates or support for PCs running Windows 7. So what exactly does ‘end of life’ mean for Windows 7 users in Ireland? Simply put, if you’re continuing to use a PC with Windows 7 it will still work BUT without […]
Let us explain the consequences of the cessation of support on Windows 7 Windows 7 has now entered its end of life cycle meaning that Microsoft will no longer be offering updates and security patches. While many people upgraded to Windows 10 many years ago, Windows 7 is still a very popular operating system, with […]
There’s nothing more frustrating than your Mac running slowly and preventing you working at the pace you need to. Here are our suggestions for what may be making your Mac run slowly and how you can fix them: Close Your Background Apps Applications, software, and programs are all working in the background of your Mac, […]
A common query with users is how to successfully install and use SOLIDWORKS So we thought we’d write a blog answering this very question! In this blog, we will cover an individual installation, activation and uninstallation of SOLIDWORKS step by step. Before you initiate this process, it is important to ensure that you have administrative […]
SOLIDWORKS is such a powerful tool, with seemingly endless capabilities, it’s natural that there will be some questions concerning the software. Here are some of those FAQs: Versions We offer all versions of SOLIDWORKS applications. Primarily 3 types of SOLIDWORKS applications, these are SOLIDWORKS 3d CAD a powerful 3D modelling software, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, which is […]
SOLIDWORKS is here with SOLIDPLANS by HardSoft! SOLIDWORKS products have just launched on our website, with a dedicated HardSoft SOLIDWORKS website launching soon. We are one of only a handful of authorised companies offering SOLIDWORKS CAD packages and the first to be approved in the last 8 years, but we’re doing it with a difference. […]
Catalina (macOS 10.15) is here and available to install – as long as your Mac device is new enough! Apple announced Catalina at the WWDC 2019 earlier in the year, showcasing new features, like the capability to use an iPad as a secondary screen, and now finally it’s here. It’s a big one too, with […]
Google Chrome Enterprise is part of Google’s aim to have Chromebooks accepted by the enterprise market. It’s a business-focused solution for Chrome devices, the Chrome browser, and Chrome OS, offering cloud-based management tools, integrations with third party products and 24/7 support for IT administrators. Offering extra deployment and management features, catering to the enterprise sector’s […]
Microsoft Office As Microsoft reduce support for standalone versions of Microsoft Office, the future of the company turns to subscriptions. Although the development of perpetual licences is not coming to an end, users will need to move to the latest versions if they want to access all of the Office 365 cloud services. Services such […]
