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Sovereign Technology Solutions — simple, secure, and powerful IT for home and business in the Kootenays and beyond.​

Radical PC Upgrades

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Breathe new life into any Windows PC with our performance-focused hardware upgrades. We routinely deliver a tenfold speed boost on machines that owners thought were destined for the landfill.

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  • SSD (Solid State Drive) installation & OS migration

  • RAM upgrades — max out your motherboard's capacity

  • Gaming rig boosts — GPU upgrades, thermal paste, airflow optimization

  • Full diagnostic, cleanup & driver optimization

  • Linux installation for older hardware that can't run modern Windows

Radical Mac Upgrades 2009–2019

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Your 2009–2019 Mac isn't obsolete — Apple just stopped supporting it. We use OpenCore Legacy Patcher (OCLP) to install the newest macOS on unsupported Macs, or set you up with a blazing-fast Linux alternative.

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  • OCLP installation — run macOS Sonoma / Sequoia on older Macs

  • SSD & RAM upgrades for MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini

  • NVMe adapter upgrades for compatible models

  • Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, elementary OS) as a macOS alternative

  • Data migration & iCloud transition support

De-Googling & Digital Sovereignty

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Take back control of your digital life. We set up privacy-respecting alternatives to Google, Apple, and Microsoft services — on your phone, computer, and in the cloud.

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  • GrapheneOS & LineageOS installation on Pixel / compatible phones

  • Private email, calendar & contacts migration (Proton, Tutanota)

  • Browser hardening & privacy toolkit setup

  • FOSS (Free & Open Source) app ecosystems — F-Droid, Obtainium

  • Anonymous SIM & VPN consultation

In-Home Cloud & Backup Solutions

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Why rent cloud storage from Big Tech? We install private, self-hosted cloud servers in your home or office — your data stays under your roof and under your control.

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  • Nextcloud setup — files, photos, calendar, contacts

  • TrueNAS Scale / Synology / TerraMaster NAS deployment

  • Automated local & off-site backup strategies

  • Data recovery from failed drives & damaged systems

  • RAID configuration & redundancy planning

Network & IT Solutions

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We design, install, and optimize wired and wireless networks for homes and small businesses. Secure connectivity, minimal EMF, and maximum performance.

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  • Wi-Fi mapping, hotspot optimization & mesh deployment

  • Hardwired Ethernet installation for EMF-free zones

  • Router & firewall configuration & security hardening

  • Printer, scanner & peripheral network integration

  • Small business server setup & maintenance

VHS-to-Digital Conversion

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Preserve your memories before they fade. We convert VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, and MiniDV tapes to high-quality digital files — with optional AI-enhanced restoration.

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  • Basic — Direct digital capture to MP4

  • HD Upscale — Enhanced resolution & color correction

  • AI Restoration — Topaz Video AI upscaling & denoising

  • Output to USB drive, hard drive, or private cloud

  • Bulk pricing for large tape collections

Consultation & Training

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One-on-one and group training tailored to your goals — whether you're learning the basics or levelling up your digital workflow for home or office.

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  • Operating system basics — Windows, macOS, Linux

  • Office productivity — spreadsheets, documents, email

  • Security & backup best practices

  • Privacy & digital literacy workshops

  • Cryptocurrency basics — "Be Your Own Bank" intro sessions

Device Integration & Smart Setup

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Get all your devices talking to each other seamlessly — phones, tablets, laptops, printers, smart TVs, and more — with a focus on privacy-respecting ecosystems.

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  • Multi-device sync — files, contacts, calendars

  • Smartphone setup, migration & privacy hardening

  • Tablet & laptop screen repair referral coordination

  • Smart TV, streaming & media center configuration

  • Cross-platform ecosystem design (Apple ↔ Android ↔ Linux)

Multimedia, A/V & Conferencing

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From home theater to video conferencing, we design and install multimedia systems that work reliably — for meetings, recording, streaming, and entertainment.

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  • Home theater & sound system setup

  • Video conferencing optimization (camera, mic, lighting)

  • Recording studio & podcast workstation configuration

  • Projector & display installation

  • Meeting room A/V integration for small business

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