Yelp has recently been a surprisingly good source of IT work for MarcB IT—even though I’m not actively advertising with them. Through Yelp’s “Nearby Job” feature, I can connect with potential clients for a small fee. Sometimes it’s a few dollars, other times I’ll see an unexpected monthly charge. But overall, it’s been worth it, […]

In my last post, I shared how disappointing it was not to be chosen as the go-to vendor for a large IT project with a dispensary. But setbacks often create space for other opportunities. Over the past week, MarcB IT has been helping new clients resolve their tech dilemmas — and those small wins add

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

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

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

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 —

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