Peggnet Computers

Peggnet Computers PeggNet Computers specializes in providing a full spectrum of technology support and consulting for schools, business and municipalities throughout NJ.

Peggnet began in 1996 as McManus Consulting. In 2002 we created PeggNet LLC and continued to grow. In 2006 we opened our first computer shop. PeggNet Computers is located at 4 East Main Street in Beautiful Mendham NJ (next to the Black Horse Inn). Our services grew and today we provide service to many school districts, municipalities, police departments and small businesses. The owner, Chris McManus is a retired teacher with extensive experience with technology in schools.

10/17/2026

A crowded medicine cabinet doesn't tell you whether someone is healthy.

The same goes for cybersecurity.

More security tools don't automatically mean better protection. Without a clear strategy, organizations can end up paying for overlapping solutions while still leaving critical gaps unaddressed.

The goal isn't to have the most tools. It's to have the right tools, properly configured, monitored, and aligned with your organization's needs.

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take a closer look at your security stack. Is it reducing risk, or just creating a false sense of security?

10/15/2026

Cybersecurity is a team sport, and everyone has a role to play.

A strong security posture isn't built by IT alone. It takes participation from everyone in the organization.

🏅 Employees help protect the business by recognizing suspicious emails and following security best practices.
🏅 Leadership sets the tone by making cybersecurity a priority.
🏅 Your IT partner helps monitor threats, strengthen defenses, and keep security strategies up to date.

It only takes one weak link to create a risk, but when everyone works together, your organization is better protected.

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take a moment to make sure everyone understands their role in keeping your business, school, municipality, or nonprofit secure.

10/13/2026

Some passwords get around.

If you're using the same password for email, banking, payroll, and other business applications, a single compromised account can quickly become a much bigger problem.

A few simple habits can make a big difference:

✔ Use a unique password for every account
✔ Create long, complex passwords or passphrases
✔ Avoid names, birthdays, and other predictable information
✔ Use a password manager to generate and securely store passwords
✔ Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible

Strong cybersecurity starts with the basics. Taking a few extra steps today can help protect your organization from unnecessary risk tomorrow.

That slow, unreliable computer may be costing your school, municipality, or business more than you realize.Many organiza...
10/12/2026

That slow, unreliable computer may be costing your school, municipality, or business more than you realize.

Many organizations replace computers only when they completely fail. But slow applications, long startup times, crashes, and frequent troubleshooting can quietly reduce productivity and increase IT costs.

Older computers may also lack the operating system support and security updates needed to protect your organization.

Before replacing a computer, consider:

✅ Performance and reliability
✅ Operating system and security support
✅ Memory, storage, and hardware limitations
✅ Repair costs and software compatibility
✅ Whether the computer still meets your organization's needs

You don't need to replace every computer at once. A planned approach can help you prioritize devices, manage costs, and avoid unexpected disruptions.

🎥 Watch our YouTube video to learn when to repair, upgrade, or replace a slow computer.
https://youtu.be/WbMgBg_Kog0

A computer doesn't have to be completely broken to be costing your organization money.

10/10/2026

When someone leaves your organization, don't forget the digital offboarding checklist.

✔ Disable user accounts
✔ Remove access to shared files, email, and business applications
✔ Collect company devices and credentials
✔ Review administrator and privileged account access
✔ Update shared passwords and security settings when necessary

It's easy to focus on the employee's last day and overlook what they may still have access to afterward.

A simple review of user access can help reduce risk, strengthen security, and ensure only the right people have access to your systems and data.

10/08/2026

Your cybersecurity team isn't limited to your IT department.

Every employee plays a role in protecting your organization.

It includes: • The finance employee who questions an unexpected invoice
• The HR manager who removes access for former employees
• The employee who reports a suspicious email
• The team member who uses strong passwords and MFA
• The leader who encourages employees to speak up when something doesn't seem right

Cybersecurity isn't just an IT responsibility. It's a business responsibility.

The strongest security programs aren't built on technology alone. They're built on people making smart decisions every day.

10/06/2026

Some advice deserves to be left on read.

But cybersecurity myths have a way of sticking around, even when the facts say otherwise. Unfortunately, those misconceptions can create the exact blind spots cybercriminals look for.

"We're too small to be a target."
"Our antivirus is enough."
"It won't happen to us."

These are just a few of the myths that can put organizations at risk.

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take a moment to challenge what you think you know about cybersecurity. A little awareness can go a long way toward protecting your business, school, municipality, or nonprofit.

Will AI answer your customers’ questions before they ever visit your website?Google and other search platforms are incre...
10/05/2026

Will AI answer your customers’ questions before they ever visit your website?

Google and other search platforms are increasingly showing AI-generated answers directly in search results. That means people may get the information they need without clicking through to your website.

For businesses, schools, and municipalities, your website still needs to be a clear, accurate, and trustworthy source.

Make sure your site:

✅ Answers the questions people actually ask
✅ Keeps services, hours, contacts, and information current
✅ Uses clear, helpful content
✅ Is easy to navigate on desktop and mobile
✅ Makes important information easy for search engines to understand

AI search is changing how people find information. Your website should be ready.

To know more watch video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S1Q7e-AIp6I?si=XQo5aCwpuv_WVKt2

10/03/2026

Happy National Techies Day!

Sure, they restart the router.

But they're also the ones monitoring your network, keeping systems updated, protecting your data, responding to security threats, and helping when technology doesn't cooperate.

The best IT work often happens behind the scenes. When everything is working smoothly, it's because someone is making sure it does.

Today, we're recognizing the technicians, engineers, and IT professionals who keep businesses, schools, municipalities, and nonprofits running every day.

Thank you to the PeggNet team and IT professionals everywhere. 👏

10/01/2026

"We're too small to be a target."

It's one of the most common cybersecurity myths we hear.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we're taking a closer look at the misconceptions that put organizations at risk.

From phishing attacks to weak passwords and outdated systems, small oversights can lead to big problems.

Follow along this month as the PeggNet team separates cybersecurity fact from fiction and shares practical ways to improve your organization's security.

Address

4 E Main Street
Mendham, NJ
07945

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(973) 543-1222

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