This time last week, I was on the verge of landing a significant IT job—deploying and configuring one server and about 10 iPad and PC clients for a new business. The lead came through my Yelp business page, which I created recently (no paid ads yet). I’ve been seeing a steady uptick in inquiries, and […]
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Last week, I posted a tale about how, after extensive troubleshooting, I had to ship my Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge to Samsung for repair — all because the battery icon in the taskbar suddenly disappeared. In the meantime, I relied on another workhorse of a machine: my MacBook Pro. My Samsung returned yesterday, and I’m
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One Sunday morning, my laptop powered on—but the battery icon didn’t. Here’s what happened next. As I usually do when I wake up in the morning—first coffee—I power on my trusty, workhorse of a PC: the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge. But this past Sunday, I noticed something was off. The battery icon was missing from the taskbar.
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MarcB IT will be going offline in September for a well-deserved rest from the ever-evolving world of IT. Last year, our travels took us to the Battlefield of Antietam and deep into Northern Maine. This year, we’re heading north again — this time to the remote island of Newfoundland, Canada. It’ll be my second trip
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Being a first-time vendor at the Nyack Street Fair turned out to be a truly valuable experience. I had the opportunity to speak with many attendees who approached my table, picked up business cards, and shared their tech frustrations — exactly the kind of connections I hoped to make. It was an early start —
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Rain or shine, MarcB IT is making its debut at the Nyack Street Fair on Sunday, July 13, and I couldn’t be more excited! Over the weekend, I set up my branded tent and canopy for a dry run—just opposite Ward Acres Park in New Rochelle—to make sure everything is ready to go. And good
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I was hoping a recent inquiry would lead to another MarcB IT service call this past week — especially after I spent a couple of hours researching PC options for someone looking to buy two new Windows 11-based desktops. But in the end, he decided to pursue other options. So, with an unexpectedly free weekend,
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MarcB IT was back on the road again, this time heading north to the leafy suburbs of Mt. Kisco, a place I last visited in Spring 2024 to buy a new Trek bike from the excellent folks at Bicycle World. But today’s trip wasn’t about bikes — it was about printers, Chromebooks, and a very
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A day off from my shift with the Appalachian Mountain Club doesn’t always mean a full break — especially when you’re running MarcB IT. Today was one of those days spent fielding calls from former clients and speaking with new potential ones. One such prospect, David, got in touch because he’s preparing to upgrade his
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It’s been a busy week…with the Appalachian Mountain Club while still responding to inquiries for IT help via MarcB IT. At the Corman Harriman Outdoor Center, the entire New York–North Jersey Chapter of the AMC arrived yesterday for a full weekend of activities like hiking and yoga. I had to drive the shuttle to pick
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