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Meta and Yandex Betrayed User Trust: A Privacy Professional's Take
June 12, 2025

Meta and Yandex Betrayed User Trust: A Privacy Professional's Take

Meta and Yandex deliberately circumvented Android privacy protections through sophisticated tracking methods that collected detailed user data from millions of websites. Using techniques like "SDP munging," they created a web-to-app pipeline that defeated incognito mode, cookie deletion, and privacy settings. Even more concerning, similar techniques could potentially affect iPhone users as well. Both companies only stopped after being publicly exposed by researchers. At ITECS, we're working with partners to help clients protect against these unethical practices and advocate for genuine privacy protection.
The Hidden Threat: How Rogue Communication Devices in Solar Inverters Could Bring Down the Power Grid
June 12, 2025

The Hidden Threat: How Rogue Communication Devices in Solar Inverters Could Bring Down the Power Grid

This investigative article exposes the discovery of undocumented communication devices hidden in Chinese-made solar inverters, creating unprecedented vulnerabilities in global power grids. The piece provides real-world attack scenarios from a business owner's perspective, analyzes the broader cybersecurity implications of hardware-level supply chain attacks, and offers actionable guidance for organizations to protect their infrastructure. With over 200GW of vulnerable capacity and the ability to compromise grids with less than 2% of inverters, this threat represents a critical national security issue requiring immediate attention from businesses and governments worldwide.
How To Install Claude Code on Windows: Complete Guide 2025
June 12, 2025

How To Install Claude Code on Windows: Complete Guide 2025

This comprehensive guide walks Windows users through the complete process of installing Claude Code using WSL. It covers system requirements, pre-installation setup, detailed step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting common issues, and best practices for maximizing productivity. The article includes interactive elements like an ROI calculator, animated statistics, and code copy functionality. It positions ITECS as an expert in AI-powered development while driving traffic to their AI consulting services. The guide addresses the specific challenges Windows users face and provides practical solutions based on verified installation procedures from multiple authoritative sources.
The ultrathink mystery: does Claude really think harder?
June 5, 2025

The ultrathink mystery: does Claude really think harder?

The "ultrathink" phenomenon has taken the AI community by storm, with users claiming dramatic improvements by adding magic words to their Claude prompts. But does it actually work? Our deep-dive investigation reveals: - "Ultrathink" is a real feature - but only in Claude Code (command line tool) - These keywords don't work in Claude's chat interface or API - Extended thinking mode is the legitimate feature delivering results - Why confirmation bias keeps this myth alive Learn the difference between AI folklore and documented features.
Claude 4 vs GPT-4.1 vs Gemini 2.5: 2025 AI Pricing & Performance
June 5, 2025

Claude 4 vs GPT-4.1 vs Gemini 2.5: 2025 AI Pricing & Performance

Discover which AI model dominates in 2025 as we compare Claude 4, GPT-4.1, and Gemini 2.5 across pricing, performance, and features. Claude 4 achieves an industry-leading 72.7% on software engineering benchmarks, while GPT-4.1 offers versatile capabilities at $2 per million tokens, and Gemini 2.5 Pro boasts a massive 2 million token context window. Our comprehensive analysis reveals specialized strengths: Claude excels at coding, GPT-4.1 provides balanced performance, and Gemini dominates multimedia processing. Learn how 78% of enterprises now use multi-model strategies to maximize ROI in the $350 million enterprise AI market.
RMM Tool Comparison 2025: ConnectWise vs Datto vs N-able
June 5, 2025

RMM Tool Comparison 2025: ConnectWise vs Datto vs N-able

Choosing the right Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platform is critical for MSP success in 2025. This comprehensive comparison analyzes ConnectWise RMM, Datto RMM, and N-able N-central across pricing, features, automation capabilities, and real-world performance. Our analysis reveals that N-able N-central offers the best overall value at $1.75/device with 650+ automation scripts, while ConnectWise RMM leads in AI-powered innovation with 80% reduction in false alerts. Datto RMM remains the top choice for SMB-focused MSPs prioritizing ease of use. The article includes an interactive pricing calculator, detailed feature comparisons, integration ecosystems, and ROI analysis to help Dallas-based MSPs and IT departments make informed decisions. With 81% of IT leaders struggling to find qualified talent, selecting the right RMM tool becomes your competitive advantage.

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