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Act on Tech — 61 episodes
SEO and Website Marketing: Why Your Business Isn’t Getting Found
Most small business IT setups look fine… until the moment something breaks
Why the U.S. Is Banning New Routers — and What It Means for You
What Small Businesses Should Do About Hardware Shortages (Part-3)
Why Most Small Business Networks Are Built Wrong
Beyond the DDR Shortage: How Global Events Affect Hardware (Part-2)
The DDR RAM Shortage – What It Means for Businesses and IT (Part-1)
You Don’t Need a Developer: How Small Businesses Can Build Their Own Apps
When Macs Make Sense in Business (and When They Don’t)
Passwords Are Dying: What Passkeys Mean for Small Business
The Best Linux Distros for Small Businesses Looking Beyond Windows
Life After Windows: What the Tech Community Is Quietly Doing
Windows 11 Is Losing Market Share What’s Really Going On ?
AI PCs: The New Computer Era — Hype or Real Change?
Why We Don’t Do Break/Fix: The Alex Custom Tech Approach to IT
What Small Businesses Should Stop Doing With Their Technology
Reflection on the Year 2025
The Right to Repair: What It Means for Everyday Tech Owners
Wi-Fi 7 and the Future of Home Networking
The Human Side of AI: Jobs, Creativity, and the Next Tech Wave
Ransomware: The Modern Kidnapping of Your Data
DIY NAS: Building Your Own Personal Cloud
The Cloud Is Not a Backup: Why You Still Need Local Copies
Managed IT vs. Break/Fix: What’s Right for Your Business?
Laptop vs. Desktop in 2025: What’s the Better Investment?
Life After Windows: Exploring Linux and the Future of Business Computing
Cutting the Cord, Part 2: Free TV Over the Air
Why Your Wi-Fi Sucks (and How to Fix It)
Smart Devices That Are Worth It (and Which Ones to Skip)
Cutting the Cord: Streaming Solutions That Actually Work
Partnering With AI: Why It’s a Net Positive (If You Adapt)
Internet Failover: Staying Online When Your ISP Goes Down
Windows 11 Update: Why Your SSD Might Be Slowing Down
DIY Tech Toolkit: What Every Business Owner Should Have on Hand
Top 5 Tech Upgrades That Give You the Most Bang for Your Buck
Alex Recommends: Smart Tech Gear That Just Works
Tech Stack Essentials for Small Business in 2025
Cloud vs. On-Prem: Where Should You Run Your Business?
Tech Myths That Need to Die
Cyber Insurance: What It Covers, What It Doesn’t, and If You Need It
The Human Firewall: Training Your Team to Defend Against Cyber Threats
What Is a SOC—and Does Your Business Need One?
Endpoint Security: Protecting Devices in a Hybrid World
Cybersecurity for MSPs: Securing the Protectors
The True Cost of Downtime: Why Small Tech Problems Hurt Big
Common IT Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Prosumer Routers: The Networking Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed
Don't Click That! How to Spot Email Attacks Before It's Too Late
DIY Home Server Setup – How to Build and Host Your Own Server
Lock It Down: Password Managers & 2FA Explained
Exploring the Deep and Dark Web – What Lies Beneath the Surface
Understanding Zero Trust Security – A Modern Approach to Cybersecurity
VoIP Phone Systems: Enhancing Business Communication
Linux 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the Open-Source OS
Backup or Bust: Why Your Data Needs a Safety Net
How LLMs and DeepSeek Are Changing the Game
Windows 10 End of Life: What Small Businesses Must Do Now
Introduction to Network Security: Why It Matters
Wireless Mesh Networks Expanding Your Connectivity
VPNs Explained Protecting Your Data at Home and Work
"AI Unveiled: Understanding and Embracing the Future"