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Your trusted source for top-quality managed IT and computer services in Central Vermont. We’re a locally-owned business that has been serving the community since 2014. Our mission is to make tech accessible by providing personalized services and support.
As our country hits its 250th birthday this weekend, it is fascinating to look back on how technology has changed. Today, with the explosive rise of AI, protection against cybersecurity threats are an absolute must for any organization wanting to succeed. We are here to help!
July 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
As our country hits its 250th birthday this weekend, it is fascinating to look back on how technology has changed. Today, with the explosive rise of AI, protection against cybersecurity threats are an absolute must for any organization wanting to succeed. We are here to help!
North Branch Tech’s former office space is officially listed for rent! We are in a space roughly 3 times the size now, but 2 Spring Street definitely served us well!
www.vtcommercial.com/listings/2-s...
www.vtcommercial.com/listings/2-s...
2 Spring Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 – For Lease | | Vermont Commercial Real Estate | Vermont Commercial Business Brokerage
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June 5, 2026 at 3:12 AM
North Branch Tech’s former office space is officially listed for rent! We are in a space roughly 3 times the size now, but 2 Spring Street definitely served us well!
www.vtcommercial.com/listings/2-s...
www.vtcommercial.com/listings/2-s...
AI can be terrifying. This video was generated by Gemini from a single photo of Sean, just by prompting it to make him talk about the dangers of AI. With AI rapidly blowing up in every industry, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Stay alert, stay aware, and understand new risks with AI.
March 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM
AI can be terrifying. This video was generated by Gemini from a single photo of Sean, just by prompting it to make him talk about the dangers of AI. With AI rapidly blowing up in every industry, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Stay alert, stay aware, and understand new risks with AI.
Welcome to the team, Rick!
March 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Welcome to the team, Rick!
You focus on growing your business. We'll handle the IT stuff. We're quick, friendly, skilled, and we're LOCAL in Montpelier, VT.
February 25, 2026 at 9:39 PM
You focus on growing your business. We'll handle the IT stuff. We're quick, friendly, skilled, and we're LOCAL in Montpelier, VT.
Sean has been down in Fort Lauderdale, Florida this week for the 2026 ITEXPO! 🌴
While we’re proudly-local in Central Vermont, cybersecurity is a global challenge. We’re staying ahead of the curve to bring the best industry innovations back home. 🛡️💻
#TECHSUPERSHOW #CyberSecurity
While we’re proudly-local in Central Vermont, cybersecurity is a global challenge. We’re staying ahead of the curve to bring the best industry innovations back home. 🛡️💻
#TECHSUPERSHOW #CyberSecurity
February 11, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Sean has been down in Fort Lauderdale, Florida this week for the 2026 ITEXPO! 🌴
While we’re proudly-local in Central Vermont, cybersecurity is a global challenge. We’re staying ahead of the curve to bring the best industry innovations back home. 🛡️💻
#TECHSUPERSHOW #CyberSecurity
While we’re proudly-local in Central Vermont, cybersecurity is a global challenge. We’re staying ahead of the curve to bring the best industry innovations back home. 🛡️💻
#TECHSUPERSHOW #CyberSecurity
Just re-sharing this once again! Our move to our new location is SOON. We want to make sure our wonderful clients still know where to find us, so in addition to having signs up in our current office, we'll also be posting updates here. Looking forward to being up on the hill!
Exciting news! With expanding our team, we'll also be moving into an office space that is roughly twice the size of our current office space. Our move-in day is January 30th, but our new office location should be ready for in-shop appointments on February 2nd, 2026! We'll see you up on the hill!
January 14, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Just re-sharing this once again! Our move to our new location is SOON. We want to make sure our wonderful clients still know where to find us, so in addition to having signs up in our current office, we'll also be posting updates here. Looking forward to being up on the hill!
All of us at North Branch Tech wish all of you a happy and healthy 2026! Thank you so much for keeping us successful. We appreciate you!
January 1, 2026 at 5:04 AM
All of us at North Branch Tech wish all of you a happy and healthy 2026! Thank you so much for keeping us successful. We appreciate you!
You’ve heard of phishing, but what about smishing? Smishing is like phishing, but with SMS. Scammers send fake texts to trick you into clicking harmful links or sharing sensitive info.
Huntress, breaks down a common scam-package tracking fraud. Find out how to protect yourself here: oal.lu/tAJRc
Huntress, breaks down a common scam-package tracking fraud. Find out how to protect yourself here: oal.lu/tAJRc
Exploring Package Tracking Smishing Scams | Huntress
Smishing (or SMS phishing) is far more frequent during the holidays. Learn to recognize the signs of a smish and how to avoid falling victim to one.
oal.lu
December 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
You’ve heard of phishing, but what about smishing? Smishing is like phishing, but with SMS. Scammers send fake texts to trick you into clicking harmful links or sharing sensitive info.
Huntress, breaks down a common scam-package tracking fraud. Find out how to protect yourself here: oal.lu/tAJRc
Huntress, breaks down a common scam-package tracking fraud. Find out how to protect yourself here: oal.lu/tAJRc
Exciting news! With expanding our team, we'll also be moving into an office space that is roughly twice the size of our current office space. Our move-in day is January 30th, but our new office location should be ready for in-shop appointments on February 2nd, 2026! We'll see you up on the hill!
December 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Exciting news! With expanding our team, we'll also be moving into an office space that is roughly twice the size of our current office space. Our move-in day is January 30th, but our new office location should be ready for in-shop appointments on February 2nd, 2026! We'll see you up on the hill!
This is a huge deal for consumers of anything IT. Expect the prices of RAM and SSD storage to climb noticeably higher, as Micron is one of only three producers of RAM and now they will no longer be selling their RAM or SSDs to consumers.
www.reuters.com/business/mic...
www.reuters.com/business/mic...
Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage
Memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Wednesday it will exit its consumer business, as it doubles down on advanced memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers amid a global supply s...
www.reuters.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This is a huge deal for consumers of anything IT. Expect the prices of RAM and SSD storage to climb noticeably higher, as Micron is one of only three producers of RAM and now they will no longer be selling their RAM or SSDs to consumers.
www.reuters.com/business/mic...
www.reuters.com/business/mic...
All of us at North Branch Tech are wishing you, your friends, and family all a safe, wonderful, and happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you!
#Thanksgiving #Thankful
#Thanksgiving #Thankful
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
All of us at North Branch Tech are wishing you, your friends, and family all a safe, wonderful, and happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you!
#Thanksgiving #Thankful
#Thanksgiving #Thankful
All of us at North Branch Tech wish everyone has fantastic turkey day next week, including safe travels and cherished moments with friends and family!
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 AM
All of us at North Branch Tech wish everyone has fantastic turkey day next week, including safe travels and cherished moments with friends and family!
So, bye-bye, says my IT guy
Windows 10 goes away and the time flew on by
And them good ol' boys still running 7 and '95
Singin', "This'll be the day that it dies
This'll be the day that it dies"
Windows 10 goes away and the time flew on by
And them good ol' boys still running 7 and '95
Singin', "This'll be the day that it dies
This'll be the day that it dies"
October 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
So, bye-bye, says my IT guy
Windows 10 goes away and the time flew on by
And them good ol' boys still running 7 and '95
Singin', "This'll be the day that it dies
This'll be the day that it dies"
Windows 10 goes away and the time flew on by
And them good ol' boys still running 7 and '95
Singin', "This'll be the day that it dies
This'll be the day that it dies"
As this week wraps up, our Level II Tech, Chris, has now officially been with North Branch Tech for 4 years! Chris is known for his attention detail with all things tech, always seeing both the small and large picture when helping any of our wonderful clients! Thank you for 4 full years with NBTech!
October 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
As this week wraps up, our Level II Tech, Chris, has now officially been with North Branch Tech for 4 years! Chris is known for his attention detail with all things tech, always seeing both the small and large picture when helping any of our wonderful clients! Thank you for 4 full years with NBTech!
We have a client who is a HUGE fan of pinball! I was impressed with Gemini's ability to generate this NBTech-themed pinball machine!
October 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We have a client who is a HUGE fan of pinball! I was impressed with Gemini's ability to generate this NBTech-themed pinball machine!
Just a heads up, everyone! There's a recall on some Anker power banks because certain models seem to enjoy exploding and catching on fire. Whoops. If you own one of these models, be sure to bring it to a recycling center that can properly dispose of it.
www.theverge.com/news/781072/...
www.theverge.com/news/781072/...
Anker’s recent power bank recall involves over 481,000 units
Stop using the recalled power banks immediately and properly dispose of them.
www.theverge.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Just a heads up, everyone! There's a recall on some Anker power banks because certain models seem to enjoy exploding and catching on fire. Whoops. If you own one of these models, be sure to bring it to a recycling center that can properly dispose of it.
www.theverge.com/news/781072/...
www.theverge.com/news/781072/...
Happy 4th of JulAI? everyone? We hope everyone has a safe and fantastic 4th of July weekend! Let's also take the time to laugh at how bad and nonsensical AI slop can be! (Generated moments ago with Gemini— ugh)
July 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Happy 4th of JulAI? everyone? We hope everyone has a safe and fantastic 4th of July weekend! Let's also take the time to laugh at how bad and nonsensical AI slop can be! (Generated moments ago with Gemini— ugh)
‼️⚠️WIDESPREAD PHISHING EMAIL ALERT⚠️‼️
Please be aware of a malicious email that has been rapidly circulating around the internet. This email is NOT to be trusted. Do not reply to it, do not click on any links in this email, and do not open the attachments. www.makeuseof.com/delete-this-...
Please be aware of a malicious email that has been rapidly circulating around the internet. This email is NOT to be trusted. Do not reply to it, do not click on any links in this email, and do not open the attachments. www.makeuseof.com/delete-this-...
July 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
‼️⚠️WIDESPREAD PHISHING EMAIL ALERT⚠️‼️
Please be aware of a malicious email that has been rapidly circulating around the internet. This email is NOT to be trusted. Do not reply to it, do not click on any links in this email, and do not open the attachments. www.makeuseof.com/delete-this-...
Please be aware of a malicious email that has been rapidly circulating around the internet. This email is NOT to be trusted. Do not reply to it, do not click on any links in this email, and do not open the attachments. www.makeuseof.com/delete-this-...
Our incredible Operations Manager and Co-Owner, Jen Sweeney has been a full time North Branch Techie for SIX full years now! She OWNS that word 'Operations' and keeps us all headed in the right direction! Congrats, Jen, on six years at North Branch Tech, and thank you for all that you do!
June 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Our incredible Operations Manager and Co-Owner, Jen Sweeney has been a full time North Branch Techie for SIX full years now! She OWNS that word 'Operations' and keeps us all headed in the right direction! Congrats, Jen, on six years at North Branch Tech, and thank you for all that you do!
This year marks the fourth anniversary since Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day in Texas that all slaves were proclaimed free, nearly 3 years after Abraham Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation: https://nmaahc.si.edu/Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day in Texas that all slaves were proclaimed free, nearly 3 years after Abraham Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation: https://nmaahc.si.edu/Juneteenth
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Discover ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom.
nmaahc.si.edu
June 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This year marks the fourth anniversary since Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day in Texas that all slaves were proclaimed free, nearly 3 years after Abraham Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation: https://nmaahc.si.edu/Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day in Texas that all slaves were proclaimed free, nearly 3 years after Abraham Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation: https://nmaahc.si.edu/Juneteenth
‼️MASSIVE PASSWORD BREACH!!‼️
Be safe, not sorry! Update your passwords now, and determine a schedule for updating them periodically. Also, be sure to have MFA enabled wherever possible for added security!
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
Be safe, not sorry! Update your passwords now, and determine a schedule for updating them periodically. Also, be sure to have MFA enabled wherever possible for added security!
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked — Act Now
Change all your account passwords now — don’t wait: 16 billion credentials are confirmed as having been leaked.
www.forbes.com
June 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
‼️MASSIVE PASSWORD BREACH!!‼️
Be safe, not sorry! Update your passwords now, and determine a schedule for updating them periodically. Also, be sure to have MFA enabled wherever possible for added security!
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
Be safe, not sorry! Update your passwords now, and determine a schedule for updating them periodically. Also, be sure to have MFA enabled wherever possible for added security!
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
Yes. AI is actually terrifying. It can be helpful with certain things, but what it actually means is that data harvesting is now jacked up on the strongest steroids it has ever had and cybersecurity needs to be taken way more seriously than ever before.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
June 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Yes. AI is actually terrifying. It can be helpful with certain things, but what it actually means is that data harvesting is now jacked up on the strongest steroids it has ever had and cybersecurity needs to be taken way more seriously than ever before.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
⚠️PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️
This scam has been making its rounds! Be aware, spread awareness, and don't be a victim!
This scam has been making its rounds! Be aware, spread awareness, and don't be a victim!
June 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
⚠️PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️
This scam has been making its rounds! Be aware, spread awareness, and don't be a victim!
This scam has been making its rounds! Be aware, spread awareness, and don't be a victim!
‼️Another Cybersecurity breach for ScreenConnect‼️
"ConnectWise recently learned of suspicious activity within our environment that we believe was tied to a sophisticated nation state actor, which affected a very small number of ScreenConnect customers"
www.crn.com/news/channel...
"ConnectWise recently learned of suspicious activity within our environment that we believe was tied to a sophisticated nation state actor, which affected a very small number of ScreenConnect customers"
www.crn.com/news/channel...
ConnectWise Confirms ScreenConnect Cyberattack, Says Systems Now Secure: Exclusive
ConnectWise did not disclose information about when the data breach occurred, as well as the number of MSPs or end users impacted by the breach.
www.crn.com
May 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
‼️Another Cybersecurity breach for ScreenConnect‼️
"ConnectWise recently learned of suspicious activity within our environment that we believe was tied to a sophisticated nation state actor, which affected a very small number of ScreenConnect customers"
www.crn.com/news/channel...
"ConnectWise recently learned of suspicious activity within our environment that we believe was tied to a sophisticated nation state actor, which affected a very small number of ScreenConnect customers"
www.crn.com/news/channel...