Google Fi Project

Google investing in their own WIFI, with the "Fi" system which piggyback on the Sprint and T-Mobile network. So, what is the Project Fi?

Google acknowledge Project Fi as a program to explore and introduce new ideas which takes wireless experience to another level. Tablet and smart watch users, look out...

CCTV Camera Default Password Compromise

Nearly 1 in 50 homes across London now have CCTV camera solutions installed for protection against intrusion, yet there are fundamental flaws with many of the popular IP cameras due to user installation errors.

It is alarming to know that some online sites are now using this lack of security to "Peep inside secured zones" and observe personal activities within home and offices This became such an alarming issue that many news channels had to deliver a public broadcast for prompt user action and increased public awareness.

To get an idea of over 77,000 camera online visitors could view online from a single website, check out this CCTV Camera link.

Thankfully, Solid Rock IT UK is here to help, with professional CCTV installation for home and offices, available as direct cable CCTV configuration, or IP CCTV camera implementation.

Our CCTV camera solutions are designed to protect and alert you of possible intrusion and we pride ourselves with security at the forefront of everything we do.  This means that customers can also benefit from post-installation care in the form of support contracts or "pay-as-you-go" services for dedicated maintenance where required.

To discuss your specific CCTV installation or support needs, simply call us now on 07951 878 703. Alternatively,

Apple Mac Floppy Drives - The Wonder Years

Floppy drives are becoming ever scarce as advancements in technology promotes newer products on the market for improved productivity.

The Lacie YD-U800_FDSK hard drive is one that really does stand out from the pack, based on its luminous appearance and massive uptake within the Mac market segments in years past. Although not so popular these days, the Lacie YD-U800 still hold its value as it seems to look better with the passing of each month.

We believe there will be a time where these Lacie YD-U800 floppy disk drives will become a vintage relic of unbelievable high value.

The Lacie YD-8U00 - 3.5 "USB Floppy Drive is mostly promoted for Apple Power Mac G3, G4, and G5 Mac Pro models although you can easily use it on laptops and PCs too.

When was the last time anyone used a laptop floppy disk to read or store information, even if it is just for fun?

Important Features of the Lacie YD-U800 Floppy Disk (or Floppy SuperDrive???)

So, the official sales pitch may be presented like this: The Lacie YD-U800  floppy drive easily boasts a standard USB connector and a flat external 3.5 inch floppy diskette drive with a transparent case finish.

This USB floppy drive is suitable for older styles Power Mac and iMac models, including Power Mac G3, iMac 1st generation and the iBook G3 clamshell design.

The Lacie YD-8U00 floppy drive drive read and writes to standard 3.5 "HD floppy diskettes should also work on PC although this test has not been carried out.

So What Exactly Does a Floppy Drive Looks Like - New School Techie Help Given Here.

There are really not many of these floppy drives around anymore, but we successfully founr one that we would like to promote. If you have never seen a floppy drive, perhaps we can encourage you to look at this Lacie YD-U800 US Floppy Drive for inspiration and knowledge.

We have to stop this post here now, as this post was only meant to introduce the YD-U800 USB floppy drive.

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Solid State Hard Drive Concepts

The idea of using a solid state hard drive in your mac presents an interesting solid rock concept, not readily accepted by many IT professionals.

Solid Rock IT UK offers same day onsite SSD hard drive upgrade services for individuals and businesses across London, with qualified engineers to help with hardware replacement every step of the way. Because we are Solid Rock, then hard drive upgrade for solid state devices fits our profile perfectly.

Which SSD Hard Drive to Choose to Upgrade your Computer?

Now, there are different capacity SSD Drive and with recent development in technology, their speeds have also been increasing drastically to keep up with demands for rich media and higher data read/write speed requirements.

If you are planning a hard drive upgrade from traditional mechanical to the state of the art (Solid State Device - SSD - then, Solid Rock IT UK may be your best bet for advice, support and services.

What Does SSD Hard Drive Looks Like?

For those not familiar with the look or concept of SSD hard drive, we've included an image to align your imagination.

SSD Hard Drive Upgrade for Speed and Capacity Needs

Devices that Uses SSD Hard Drives

SSD Hard Drive is gradually becoming the preferred choice for faster starting computers, laptops and Apple Macs. Where the traditional 3.5 inch SSD Hard drive is not available, users and technical support personnel have find easy alternatives to bridge this gap by using 2.5" SSD with internally mounted Caddies.

This concept work really well, making SSD an even greater hit among those would would not otherwise consider this as an option due to cost and installation complexities. Moreover, SSD Hard Drive has been improving in stability, thereby making the need to rely on traditional mechanical hard drive less favourable.

Solid Rock IT UK has a SSD Hard Drive Upgrade scheme for the next few months and it would be good for you to let us help you. to find out how we can upgrade your SSD hard drive to match your GB capacity and speed requirements, simply contact us on 07951 878 703. alternatively Get your SSD Hard Drive Upgrade Quote today.

Printer Setup and Troubleshooting - 5 Quick Tips

Printer Setup is meant to be a straight forward activity, but at times, this is not always easily achieved. Learn the basics for printer setup on your Apple Mac or Windows machine and start printing document like a pro on the go.

For those Techy Pros who have already set up their printer but are having issues when printing, see below for some troubleshooting tips you can try.

• Check and make sure that your printer is plugged in, turned on and has paper in its tray.
• Check that the display light shows normal status.
• Turn your printer off and then turn it on again and check if printing is now possible. 
• If alerts are displayed on your printer, check the original documentation or visit the manufacturer's website for known issues mentioned.
• If the printer continue to display faults after all the above steps are taken, it may make sense to contact the printer manufacturer for further assistance.

Windows and Apple Mac Printer Troubleshooting Tips

Solid Rock IT UK offers professional Printer Setup and Troubleshooting services for business and residential customers across the globe. 

As long as you have internet connection and your printer is connected to your Apple Mac, Laptop or PC system our engineers can establish remote printer support sessions and help you to successfully resolve the underlying faults being experienced.  

Most printer problems are software related and Solid Rock Application Support can diagnose, identify and resolve the faults so that you are happy about your printer again.

Common Printer Troubleshooting Steps We Recommend

• Check for Software Update from the App store for Mac printers or the Manufacture's driver package for Windows printers.
• Refer to the printer's manufacturer for additional support.

To get Professional Printer Support and Troubleshooting help, simply contact us on 07951 878 703 now, alternatively Request Your Printer Quote today. 

OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 build 13C59 Release - Gear up for The Download

OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 has been developed and almost ready for release to the public for download. Apple has since sent the latest OS X Mavericks version to developers who will conduct essential tests to make sure you have a stable iOS Operating system with minimal bugs to report.

New Features Coming in OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 - What Are They?

The latest OS X Mavericks build comprises relatively minor changes at this point and along with essential security tweaks Apple this iOS version will also integrate FaceTime Audio and iMessage/FaceTime blocking  as solid rock features, which most users are already craving for. Get help for all your Mac Application Support when you need it most, with professional services for residential and business customers globally..

Mac OS X Upgrade and Installation Services for Offices and Homes

Solid Rock IT UK offers a comprehensive range of Mac OS X Upgrade for all Apple Mac laptops and desktop brands. We helped numerous clients upgrade from Snow Leopard, Mountain Lion and Lion to Mavericks and can help with your business or home computers too. To benefit from professional Mac OS X Upgrade, simply call us on 07951 878 703 today or simply Get Your Mac Support Quote.

Mac OSX 10.9 Mavericks - The New and Improved Apple OS

Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks comprises numerous iOS features and improvement in the default apps provided with Apple’s Mac OSX range.

Mavericks is trendy, mobile friendly and boats massive improvements in the ever popular touch-centric OS trends sparked by the iPhone revolution.  One of the beauty of Mavericks is the ease with which it allows desktops, mobile devices and tablets to network and share data. Whilst still allowing your device to be a computer.

Mac OSx Mavericks still provide users with that all familiar interface to reduce complications in navigation and access to your stored files. Mac OSX 10.9 Mavericks is, lean clean and when installed on a fully tunes device, creates the perfect computing machine. After all, Mac OSX versions are from the tiger family brands, so it is no surprise that old bugs will be fixed along with core technology improvement and power efficiency optimisation. You may already expect it, but it’s still worth mentioning that Safari has been newly revamped to include tagging and file management. Solid Rock IT UK can help you with all Mac Repairs in London.

Boastful Features of the new OSX 10.9 Mavericks for Macs

Finder tabs, allows side-by-side folder opening as well as the ever popular file drag and drop features – compared to the old way of copying and pasting. Infact, you can also share multiple files and documents with other Mac users via AirDrop.

View Apps in Full Screen in OSX 10.9 Mavericks
Since the advent of Lion (OSX 10.7), multi-monitor operation became easy, but Mavericks takes this one step further by improving app viewing capabilities across multiple screen effortlessly.

There are many more features to be described for the new Mac OSX 10.9 Mavericks, so watch this space for the next segment of techno blogging from Solid Rock IT UK.

Get your Mac problems resolved in London today, Get your Mac Repair Quote or call us now on 07951 878 703.

Mac OSX Mountain Lion Update Released

Mac Security Update is not really common for Mac OSX, but Apple has now released a critical update for the their latest operating system for immediate patching.

Solid Rock IT UK can help not technical users apply the relevant update and also speed up your computer with our professional System Health Check Services and we would like to optimize your system today. For more information about your Mac OSX system upgrade or security patch, simply Get your Mac Support Quote today. Alternatively, call us on 07951 878 703 today.

Apple 'iWatch' is Coming - Is this Exciting or Regular Expectation?

Apple will be launching a new version of the new iWatch, it caught many people by surprise and is a real treat amongst technology enthusiasts.

Solid Rock IT UK is well known for Mac repairs, but we really do have to feature the new iWatch before it starts picking up trend in the summer.

If you haven't had the chance to view the new Apple iWatch, you can check it out here. When we know more about the new iWatch capabilities, we will create another version of this blog for your technology appetite.

MacBook Pro 15" with Retina Display

Why MacBook Pro with Retina Display and Why 15 Inch Display Screen?

The new MacBook Pro 15" is the first to represent changing trends in LCD display screen innovations and Apple is the first in line with their 15-inch MacBook Pro model. The truth is, if you want more screen space and trying to make a judgment between cost, weight and portability then the 15 inch MacBook Pro falls somewhere in the middle. The new MacBook Pro with Retina Dispaly is really not too heavy and comes with some of the latest and user-friendly features not found in other models. For instance, if you need speed, the the 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display is definitely up your street. Let us look at some important areas you may already be pondering. See Real Pictures of the MacBook Pro 15" with Retina Display...

What's So Special About The 15"MacBook Pro with Retina Display - Features?

The new MacBook Pro now has SDXC card support  and by default now support 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. There are two USB ports but these are USB 3 interface and as expected provides bacward compatibility for USB 2.

Apple is trying to push the prominence of its Thunderbold Interface and as such the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display does not support FireWire or Ethernet interfaces. This means you will have to buy Apple's Thunderbold Adaptor. This is a perfect opportunity for manufacturers will be making life easy for us by creating Ethernet to Thunderbold Adaptor or FireWire to Thunderbolt Adaptors for those people who looking for cheaper options.

The MacBook Pro with Display relies on the new version of the Mac OS X Lion Operating system called Mountain Lion which is due for release this coming July 2012.

Watch this space for Part Two of the 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display