by Chris Regan | Nov 12, 2025 | Business
If you manage retiring laptops, servers, backup tapes, or the odd box of legacy media, you already know the uncomfortable truth: “delete” isn’t destruction. Drives fail, tapes age, and fleets get refreshed—but the data inside them doesn’t vanish on its own. At CLR...
by Chris Regan | Oct 8, 2025 | Business
Every business and individual today depends on data. It’s in your emails, your financial records, your health information, and your client files. But what happens when the devices holding that data — hard drives, servers, laptops, phones — reach the end of their life?...
by Chris Regan | Sep 16, 2025 | Business
Originally posted: Jul 2, 2024Last updated: Sept 16, 2025 Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing sources of clean power, but like any technology, it has a lifespan. Panels typically last 25–30 years, though many are replaced sooner for upgrades to higher wattage...
by Chris Regan | Aug 13, 2025 | Business
A practical guide from CLR Solutions Computers, phones, and smart gadgets power just about every part of modern life—but eventually they wear out, slow down, or simply get replaced. Then most of us run into two big dilemmas: How do I get rid of old tech safely and...
by Chris Regan | Jul 15, 2025 | Business
Last Updated: 17/15/2025 That pile of old laptops, phones, or servers sitting in your back office? It’s not just outdated—it’s dangerous. Unmanaged end-of-life (EOL) IT equipment can become a massive liability, exposing your organization to data breaches, regulatory...
by Chris Regan | Jun 17, 2025 | Business
Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. That means no more free security updates, bug fixes, or technical assistance. While your PC won’t stop working that day, the risks of using an unsupported system will steadily grow. For many,...
