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The Rhode Show – Is Your IT Secure?
IT Support RI was featured on The Rhode Show offering advice for everyone on how to keep your IT secure as we transition to working and attending school remotely. For more info or to check out The Rhode Show, click here to visit their site.
IT Support RI – Who To Know Spotlight from WPRI
IT Support RI was featured on news outlet WPRI as a leader in IT support for local businesses across Southern New England. For more on the scoop from WPRI about local leaders, click here to visit their site.
The Rhode Show – IT Support RI On Staying Connected
IT Support RI was featured on The Rhode Show to give local businesses tips and tricks on how to stay connected while working from home. For more info or to check out The Rhode Show, click here to visit their site.
Health Care Sector Sees New Wave of Attacks
Tony Folco from IT Support RI weighs in on cybersecurity in the healthcare industry in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally published in Providence Business News. Click here to learn more.
Scrambling To Install Virtual Workplaces
Nick Bernfeld (CEO) and Tony Folco from IT Support RI review the need to setup virtual workspaces because of th COVID-19 pandemic. Published in Providence Business News. Click here to learn more.
Five Questions With: Paul Riendeau
Paul Riendeau (CEO) from IT Support RI (formerlly SNECS, LLC) is interviewed by Lori Stabile of the PBN with their infamous Five Questions! Originally published in Providence Business News. Click here to learn more.
Articles & Events Blog
The Hidden Costs Of Waiting: Why You Can’t Afford To Delay Your Windows 10 Upgrade
The Biggest Mistake Is Choosing To Do Nothing: If you’re still running Windows 10 on your business machines, let’s cut to the chase: The clock is ticking. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That means no more security patches,...
Out Of Office, Out Of Luck: What Happens When Your IT Breaks While Everyone’s On Vacation?
Do You Have Proactive Measures In-Place?Imagine this. It’s a quiet June morning. Half your team is on vacation. The other half is working from home or bouncing between coffee shops and hotel WiFi. And then it happens. Your system goes down. The printer stops working....
Your Vacation Auto-Reply Might Be A Hacker’s Favorite E-mail
Create OOO Messages Like a Pro!You set it. You forget it. And just like that, while you’re packing for vacation, your inbox starts automatically broadcasting: “Hi there! I’m out of the office until [date]. For urgent matters, please contact [coworker’s name and...
The Biggest Mistakes I See Business Owners Making In IT And Cybersecurity
Don't Neglect This Factor Before It's Too Late!A client recently asked me - “What mistakes do you see business owners making the most when it comes to IT and cybersecurity?” Oh, where to begin… After years of working with businesses of all sizes, the biggest mistake I...
Shadow IT: How Employees Using Unauthorized Apps Could Be Putting Your Business At Risk
Most Business Owners Never Consider This Threat...Your employees might be the biggest cybersecurity risk in your business – and not just because they’re prone to click phishing e-mails or reuse passwords. It’s because they’re using apps your IT team doesn’t even know...
The Fake Vacation E-mail That Could Drain Your Bank Account
You're a Target, Protect Yourself!Planning a vacation this year? Make sure your confirmation e-mail is legit BEFORE you click anything! That’s right, summer is right around the corner and cybercriminals are exploiting travel season by sending fake booking...