Marco Hernandez
@marcotheitguy.bsky.social
I help small businesses stay safe in this crazy digital world by delivering practical IT solutions: simple, secure and affordable 👍 | Chief IT Guy at TEK IT UP IT Services
Is remote work reshaping travel? Nearly 60% of listings on Airbnb were booked outside cities in 2024. Rural stays are suddenly mainstream. Have you worked remotely from an Airbnb before?
#TravelTech #RemoteWork #ConsumerTrend #BusinessOps
https://news.airbnb.com/an-opportunity-for-destinations-to-o
#TravelTech #RemoteWork #ConsumerTrend #BusinessOps
https://news.airbnb.com/an-opportunity-for-destinations-to-o
An opportunity for destinations to open up to family travel
An opportunity for destinations to open up to family travel
news.airbnb.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Is remote work reshaping travel? Nearly 60% of listings on Airbnb were booked outside cities in 2024. Rural stays are suddenly mainstream. Have you worked remotely from an Airbnb before?
#TravelTech #RemoteWork #ConsumerTrend #BusinessOps
https://news.airbnb.com/an-opportunity-for-destinations-to-o
#TravelTech #RemoteWork #ConsumerTrend #BusinessOps
https://news.airbnb.com/an-opportunity-for-destinations-to-o
What if your home TV screen could recognize you? DirecTV will show AI-generated ads featuring your face in 2026. Are you ready for personalized living-room ads like this?
#SmartTV #AdTech #ConsumerTech #Innovation
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/directv-screensavers-will-show-ai-generated-a
#SmartTV #AdTech #ConsumerTech #Innovation
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/directv-screensavers-will-show-ai-generated-a
DirecTV screensavers will show AI-generated ads with your face in 2026
DirecTV screensavers will show AI-generated ads with your face in 2026
arstechnica.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
What if your home TV screen could recognize you? DirecTV will show AI-generated ads featuring your face in 2026. Are you ready for personalized living-room ads like this?
#SmartTV #AdTech #ConsumerTech #Innovation
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/directv-screensavers-will-show-ai-generated-a
#SmartTV #AdTech #ConsumerTech #Innovation
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/directv-screensavers-will-show-ai-generated-a
A lot of businesses have a calendar packed with meetings that just waste time.
You have a Monday check-in, a Wednesday status update, and a Friday wrap-up, and they're all just people talking with no real outcome.
There's are many alternatives to that. Alternatives that are less time consuming.
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You have a Monday check-in, a Wednesday status update, and a Friday wrap-up, and they're all just people talking with no real outcome.
There's are many alternatives to that. Alternatives that are less time consuming.
O
December 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A lot of businesses have a calendar packed with meetings that just waste time.
You have a Monday check-in, a Wednesday status update, and a Friday wrap-up, and they're all just people talking with no real outcome.
There's are many alternatives to that. Alternatives that are less time consuming.
O
You have a Monday check-in, a Wednesday status update, and a Friday wrap-up, and they're all just people talking with no real outcome.
There's are many alternatives to that. Alternatives that are less time consuming.
O
Which devices are still holding strong? GLOBAL PC shipments are forecast to hit ~274 million units in 2025 which is up 4.1% despite economic headwinds. PCs are still in demand in the mobile era.
#PCMarket #ConsumerTech #BusinessIT #TechTrends
https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/28/idc-now-expects-global-pc
#PCMarket #ConsumerTech #BusinessIT #TechTrends
https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/28/idc-now-expects-global-pc
IDC now expects global PC shipments to grow in 2025 - 9to5Mac
IDC now expects global PC shipments to grow in 2025 - 9to5Mac
9to5mac.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Which devices are still holding strong? GLOBAL PC shipments are forecast to hit ~274 million units in 2025 which is up 4.1% despite economic headwinds. PCs are still in demand in the mobile era.
#PCMarket #ConsumerTech #BusinessIT #TechTrends
https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/28/idc-now-expects-global-pc
#PCMarket #ConsumerTech #BusinessIT #TechTrends
https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/28/idc-now-expects-global-pc
The list of casualties in the AI age grows. Here's a comprehensive list of tech layoffs in 2025, a surprising reminder of how business, AI and automation are reshaping jobs.
#TechJobs #Layoffs #Automation #BusinessStrategy
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/17/tech-layoffs-2025-list
#TechJobs #Layoffs #Automation #BusinessStrategy
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/17/tech-layoffs-2025-list
A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs | TechCrunch
A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs | TechCrunch
techcrunch.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The list of casualties in the AI age grows. Here's a comprehensive list of tech layoffs in 2025, a surprising reminder of how business, AI and automation are reshaping jobs.
#TechJobs #Layoffs #Automation #BusinessStrategy
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/17/tech-layoffs-2025-list
#TechJobs #Layoffs #Automation #BusinessStrategy
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/17/tech-layoffs-2025-list
Surprising stat: 87% of U.S. adults say a foreign-government AI attack is at least somewhat likely in the next 20 years. What does that mean for your cyber-strategy?
#CyberSecurity #AIThreats #BusinessTech #RiskManagement
https://news.gallup.com/poll/695297/american-views-national-security-charts.a
#CyberSecurity #AIThreats #BusinessTech #RiskManagement
https://news.gallup.com/poll/695297/american-views-national-security-charts.a
American Views on AI, National Security in 5 Charts
American Views on AI, National Security in 5 Charts
news.gallup.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Surprising stat: 87% of U.S. adults say a foreign-government AI attack is at least somewhat likely in the next 20 years. What does that mean for your cyber-strategy?
#CyberSecurity #AIThreats #BusinessTech #RiskManagement
https://news.gallup.com/poll/695297/american-views-national-security-charts.a
#CyberSecurity #AIThreats #BusinessTech #RiskManagement
https://news.gallup.com/poll/695297/american-views-national-security-charts.a
Peak buying season is here! Here's how warehouses are boosting efficiency with automation, analytics, and smarter staffing to keep both business & consumer expectations on track.
#WarehouseTech #Automation #ConsumerTech #BusinessOps
https://itsupplychain.com/smart-ways-to-boost-warehouse-efficiency
#WarehouseTech #Automation #ConsumerTech #BusinessOps
https://itsupplychain.com/smart-ways-to-boost-warehouse-efficiency
Smart Ways to Boost Warehouse Efficiency During Peak Times - IT Supply Chain
Smart Ways to Boost Warehouse Efficiency During Peak Times - IT Supply Chain
itsupplychain.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Peak buying season is here! Here's how warehouses are boosting efficiency with automation, analytics, and smarter staffing to keep both business & consumer expectations on track.
#WarehouseTech #Automation #ConsumerTech #BusinessOps
https://itsupplychain.com/smart-ways-to-boost-warehouse-efficiency
#WarehouseTech #Automation #ConsumerTech #BusinessOps
https://itsupplychain.com/smart-ways-to-boost-warehouse-efficiency
Meta Platforms says your AI?chat interactions will feed into its ad targeting by December, and you have no way to opt out. Will this make you rethink your interactions with AI chat?
#Privacy #AI #AdTech #Meta
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/meta-wont-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-targeted-a
#Privacy #AI #AdTech #Meta
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/meta-wont-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-targeted-a
Meta won’t allow users to opt out of targeted ads based on AI chats
Meta won’t allow users to opt out of targeted ads based on AI chats
arstechnica.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Meta Platforms says your AI?chat interactions will feed into its ad targeting by December, and you have no way to opt out. Will this make you rethink your interactions with AI chat?
#Privacy #AI #AdTech #Meta
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/meta-wont-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-targeted-a
#Privacy #AI #AdTech #Meta
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/meta-wont-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-targeted-a
We use QR codes for almost everything now, from restaurant menus to paying for parking.
The problem is that we've started to trust them, and scammers are using that trust against us.
A common scam is to put a sticker with a fake QR code on top of a legitimate one.
When you scan the fake code, it
The problem is that we've started to trust them, and scammers are using that trust against us.
A common scam is to put a sticker with a fake QR code on top of a legitimate one.
When you scan the fake code, it
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We use QR codes for almost everything now, from restaurant menus to paying for parking.
The problem is that we've started to trust them, and scammers are using that trust against us.
A common scam is to put a sticker with a fake QR code on top of a legitimate one.
When you scan the fake code, it
The problem is that we've started to trust them, and scammers are using that trust against us.
A common scam is to put a sticker with a fake QR code on top of a legitimate one.
When you scan the fake code, it
Heads up: a major storage crunch is brewing. ADATA's chairman warns that AI datacenters are hoarding hard drives, SSDs and DRAM. Consumers and businesses may face shortages as a result.
#Semiconductors #AI #Hardware #ConsumerTech
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/adata-chairman-sa
#Semiconductors #AI #Hardware #ConsumerTech
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/adata-chairman-sa
Adata chairman says AI datacenters are gobbling up hard drives, SSDs, and DRAM alike — insatiable upstream demand could soon lead to consumer shortages
Adata chairman says AI datacenters are gobbling up hard drives, SSDs, and DRAM alike — insatiable upstream demand could soon lead to consumer shortages
www.tomshardware.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Heads up: a major storage crunch is brewing. ADATA's chairman warns that AI datacenters are hoarding hard drives, SSDs and DRAM. Consumers and businesses may face shortages as a result.
#Semiconductors #AI #Hardware #ConsumerTech
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/adata-chairman-sa
#Semiconductors #AI #Hardware #ConsumerTech
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/adata-chairman-sa
Millions of IoT connections are coming online in APAC, over a billion by 2030. Are telcos and device-makers ready for the surge?
#IoT #ConnectedDevices #Telecom #ConsumerTech
https://iottechnews.com/news/apac-iot-connections-surpass-1-3-billion-by-2030/
#IoT #ConnectedDevices #Telecom #ConsumerTech
https://iottechnews.com/news/apac-iot-connections-surpass-1-3-billion-by-2030/
APAC IoT connections to surpass 1.3 billion by 2030
APAC IoT connections to surpass 1.3 billion by 2030
iottechnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Millions of IoT connections are coming online in APAC, over a billion by 2030. Are telcos and device-makers ready for the surge?
#IoT #ConnectedDevices #Telecom #ConsumerTech
https://iottechnews.com/news/apac-iot-connections-surpass-1-3-billion-by-2030/
#IoT #ConnectedDevices #Telecom #ConsumerTech
https://iottechnews.com/news/apac-iot-connections-surpass-1-3-billion-by-2030/
How secure is your infrastructure? F5 Networks just released critical patches after a major breach. If your network stack isn't on alert, it should be.
#CyberSecurity #ITRisk #EnterpriseTech
https://gbhackers.com/f5-issues-security-patches-for-multiple-products/
#CyberSecurity #ITRisk #EnterpriseTech
https://gbhackers.com/f5-issues-security-patches-for-multiple-products/
F5 Issues Security Patches for Multiple Products After Recent Breach
F5 Issues Security Patches for Multiple Products After Recent Breach
gbhackers.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:05 AM
How secure is your infrastructure? F5 Networks just released critical patches after a major breach. If your network stack isn't on alert, it should be.
#CyberSecurity #ITRisk #EnterpriseTech
https://gbhackers.com/f5-issues-security-patches-for-multiple-products/
#CyberSecurity #ITRisk #EnterpriseTech
https://gbhackers.com/f5-issues-security-patches-for-multiple-products/
Heads up small-business owners: Xero now automates accounts-payable workflows. Learn about that, the end of Windows 10 support, and other news in this tech news roundup from Forbes.
#SMBTech #FinTech #Automation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2025/10/19/small-business-technology-new
#SMBTech #FinTech #Automation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2025/10/19/small-business-technology-new
Small Business Technology News: Windows 10 Support Ends, Gemini Adds A Great New Feature, Xero Automates Accounts Payable
Small Business Technology News: Windows 10 Support Ends, Gemini Adds A Great New Feature, Xero Automates Accounts Payable
www.forbes.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Heads up small-business owners: Xero now automates accounts-payable workflows. Learn about that, the end of Windows 10 support, and other news in this tech news roundup from Forbes.
#SMBTech #FinTech #Automation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2025/10/19/small-business-technology-new
#SMBTech #FinTech #Automation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2025/10/19/small-business-technology-new
Offboarding an employee is just as important (if not more important) as onboarding.
You need to have a solid plan for when someone leaves.
Your first step is probably to shut down their email, which is exactly right. But that's usually not enough.
You also have to think about every other tool tha
You need to have a solid plan for when someone leaves.
Your first step is probably to shut down their email, which is exactly right. But that's usually not enough.
You also have to think about every other tool tha
December 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Offboarding an employee is just as important (if not more important) as onboarding.
You need to have a solid plan for when someone leaves.
Your first step is probably to shut down their email, which is exactly right. But that's usually not enough.
You also have to think about every other tool tha
You need to have a solid plan for when someone leaves.
Your first step is probably to shut down their email, which is exactly right. But that's usually not enough.
You also have to think about every other tool tha
Google is rolling Gemini deeper into Chrome, letting the browser take actions across sites. This shift could change how we automate routine work online. Are you ready for agentic browsers?
#AI #Google #Chrome #Automation
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/781192/chrome-gemini-ai-ag
#AI #Google #Chrome #Automation
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/781192/chrome-gemini-ai-ag
Google is expanding Gemini in Chrome and letting it do stuff for you
Google is expanding Gemini in Chrome and letting it do stuff for you
www.theverge.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Google is rolling Gemini deeper into Chrome, letting the browser take actions across sites. This shift could change how we automate routine work online. Are you ready for agentic browsers?
#AI #Google #Chrome #Automation
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/781192/chrome-gemini-ai-ag
#AI #Google #Chrome #Automation
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/781192/chrome-gemini-ai-ag
Think your smart home devices will be around forever? Might be time to rethink. Logitech is bricking its smart "POP" buttons and hub. A case study in device-lifespan and smart home planning.
#SmartHome #IoT #ConsumerTech #Logitech
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/logitech-will-brick-its-100-
#SmartHome #IoT #ConsumerTech #Logitech
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/logitech-will-brick-its-100-
Logitech will brick its $100 Pop smart home buttons on October 15
Logitech will brick its $100 Pop smart home buttons on October 15
arstechnica.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Think your smart home devices will be around forever? Might be time to rethink. Logitech is bricking its smart "POP" buttons and hub. A case study in device-lifespan and smart home planning.
#SmartHome #IoT #ConsumerTech #Logitech
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/logitech-will-brick-its-100-
#SmartHome #IoT #ConsumerTech #Logitech
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/logitech-will-brick-its-100-
Can one pair of earbuds really reshape global business? The new AirPods live-translation feature might do just that. They aim to eliminate language barriers in meetings and travel.
#SmartWork #GlobalBusiness #Wearables #Apple
https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/04/live-translation-with-airpods-could-reshap
#SmartWork #GlobalBusiness #Wearables #Apple
https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/04/live-translation-with-airpods-could-reshap
Apple @ Work: Live Translation with AirPods could reshape global business communication - 9to5Mac
Apple @ Work: Live Translation with AirPods could reshape global business communication - 9to5Mac
9to5mac.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Can one pair of earbuds really reshape global business? The new AirPods live-translation feature might do just that. They aim to eliminate language barriers in meetings and travel.
#SmartWork #GlobalBusiness #Wearables #Apple
https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/04/live-translation-with-airpods-could-reshap
#SmartWork #GlobalBusiness #Wearables #Apple
https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/04/live-translation-with-airpods-could-reshap
Delivery by driverless car? Waymo is partnering with DoorDash to pilot robotic delivery, a sign that autonomous tech is moving beyond rides. Is this a good thing for restaurants and consumers?
#AutonomousDelivery #Logistics #Waymo #DoorDash
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/waymo-dips-its-wheels-ba
#AutonomousDelivery #Logistics #Waymo #DoorDash
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/waymo-dips-its-wheels-ba
Waymo dips its wheels back into delivery, this time with DoorDash | TechCrunch
Waymo dips its wheels back into delivery, this time with DoorDash | TechCrunch
techcrunch.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Delivery by driverless car? Waymo is partnering with DoorDash to pilot robotic delivery, a sign that autonomous tech is moving beyond rides. Is this a good thing for restaurants and consumers?
#AutonomousDelivery #Logistics #Waymo #DoorDash
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/waymo-dips-its-wheels-ba
#AutonomousDelivery #Logistics #Waymo #DoorDash
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/waymo-dips-its-wheels-ba
The Browser Company just opened Dia to all Mac users. Dia is an AI-first browser that aims to change how you browse and work online. Would you switch browsers for smarter workflows?
#AI #Browser #Dia #Productivity
https://www.theverge.com/news/797436/dia-browser-available-mac
#AI #Browser #Dia #Productivity
https://www.theverge.com/news/797436/dia-browser-available-mac
The Browser Company’s Dia is now available on Mac, no invite needed
The Browser Company’s Dia is now available on Mac, no invite needed
www.theverge.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The Browser Company just opened Dia to all Mac users. Dia is an AI-first browser that aims to change how you browse and work online. Would you switch browsers for smarter workflows?
#AI #Browser #Dia #Productivity
https://www.theverge.com/news/797436/dia-browser-available-mac
#AI #Browser #Dia #Productivity
https://www.theverge.com/news/797436/dia-browser-available-mac
Reposted by Marco Hernandez
US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )
June 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )
Reposted by Marco Hernandez
Not a single word to help the 33m small businesses in this country. Not from anyone in the administration.
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
April 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Not a single word to help the 33m small businesses in this country. Not from anyone in the administration.
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
Reposted by Marco Hernandez
Exactly
Ossoff: This is what happens when you have Fox News personalities cosplaying as government officials.
March 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Exactly
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