Some of my favorite months — March, April, and now May — are already flying by in 2025. But May is a great time to hit the streets. As in: street fairs. I recently picked up everything I need to represent MarcB IT at upcoming events across Westchester and even Rockland County, where the well-known […]
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Today marks two months since I officially launched MarcB IT — and it’s already been a fascinating journey. A few individuals have reached out through my website’s contact form, looking for help with a variety of issues — from troubleshooting a Chromebook to regaining access to a locked Apple account. Each inquiry has reminded me
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It’s been a real learning journey mastering Google Ads to promote MarcB IT and reach more people online. But just yesterday, news broke that sent shockwaves through the tech world: Google’s shares tumbled on reports that Apple may replace Google as the default search engine on iPhones — possibly with an upstart AI competitor. I
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Well, at least we try. Personally, I make a point to recycle as much as I can: plastic water bottles, laundry detergent containers, aluminum cans — just about anything with a recycling symbol on it, including electronics. Before I built out my small office/home network (SOHO), running both Windows Server 2022 and Linux Ubuntu, I
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When I launched MarcB IT, I knew I’d be up against serious competition — from national names like Best Buy to established IT shops in Westchester. But I also knew something else: when people need help with their tech, they often want to work with someone local and trustworthy. I know a thing or two
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It’s been a busy and exciting few weeks here at MarcB IT! ? I officially welcomed my first client through the website — helping a local resident with Chromebook setup and support. It’s a great reminder that clear communication, patience and professionalism make a real difference. ? I attended a networking event in Yorktown Heights,
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“There’s a train to take me to heaven, Lord,” sang The Felice Brothers years ago about New York City’s Penn Station. And rightly so — because Penn Station is in the news again. Last week, the Trump administration announced it intends to bounce the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) from leading the long-awaited — and begrudgingly
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Twenty years ago this spring, I decided to step away from a career in Information Technology. At the time, I was working as a network administrator for a credit union in New Jersey. But something was pulling me elsewhere — the bright lights and boundless energy of New York City. I had also been working
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Running a small IT business means wearing a lot of hats—tech support, marketing, website updates—you name it. One of the things I’ve been focusing on lately is making sure the work I put into my website is actually working. That led me to something simple but powerful: adding a Google Tag to track form submissions.
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This is my domain — both Windows and physical — where I research, test, and make all kinds of exploratory tweaks to keep my systems running smoothly. It’s also where I replicate real-world issues, like Windows network errors, to find practical solutions for clients. Whether it’s fine-tuning UX or troubleshooting a tricky problem, this is
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