MarcB IT’s First On-Site Client Call in NYC It was a glorious day today—both in terms of weather and business. Mondays I’m off from my day job with the Appalachian Mountain Club, so I took the Metro-North down to that meat grinder of a city, New York City, on a mission: help a client with […]
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I’m excited to share a big milestone for MarcB IT—our first official print advertisement is now live in the Beth El Synagogue Center’s Bulletin for May–August 2025! This quarterly publication reaches families throughout New Rochelle and the surrounding area, and I’m proud to introduce local households and small businesses to affordable, reliable tech support through
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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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