James Stokes

IT headaches usually start small and only get worse. Our FREE IT Assessment finds the root cause—reviewing security, backups, and risks—before minor aches turn into major pain. #itservices #itsupport https://lnkd.in/eXbbxygV

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I run into this a lot. A business is either using the router from their internet provider or they have a firewall in place that hasn’t really been touched in years. Everything works, so it’s not something they think about. But as the business grows, things start to change remote access, new systems, different roles, outside vendors. At some point, it’s less about having internet and more about how everything is structured behind the scenes. That’s usually when a firewall starts to matter. Here’s a simple way to think about it: https://lnkd.in/e7vPtffM

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Just saw another IT job posting that deserves an award 🏆 — not for innovation, but for unrealistic expectations wrapped. Here’s what they want one person to handle: 1️⃣ Full Microsoft 365 administration 2️⃣ Windows Server + Active Directory 3️⃣ Networking + Firewall configuration 4️⃣ Data security + Backup management 5️⃣ Vendor management 6️⃣ Documentation + IT policy 7️⃣ Call center systems 8️⃣ Cybersecurity monitoring Translation: They want an IT Support Engineer, System Administrator, Network Engineer, Security Analyst, and Operations Manager — all in one person. The twist? They already have a network engineer hired! So why ask the “IT Administrator” to manage firewalls, servers, policies, security, and probably fix the office coffee machine too? ☕ Let’s be honest — this isn’t a job description; it’s a wish list for an AI-powered IT superhero who never logs off. If you’re writing a job post that includes every skill in IT history, you’re not hiring a person… You’re building ChatGPT with admin rights. 🤖💻 #ITJobs #UnrealisticExpectations #TechRecruitment #ITLife #HiringFail #ITAdmin #JobPostingNightmare #TechHumor

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Still trying to figure out how many "not interested" responses to AI network IT posts I need to do to stop receiving them. I'm guessing I'm just feeding the algorithm at this point.

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Today in computer industry history... Events & Organizations 1977 — The Boston Computer Society is founded Computing enthusiast Jonathan Rotenberg started the Boston Computer Society on this day. It began with just a handful of members but grew into one of the largest early personal computing user groups in the U.S., helping users share knowledge and learn about new technologies during the rise of personal computers

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