Act on Tech
by Alex of Alex Custom Tech
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Running a one-person business doesn’t mean you have to handle IT alone
Running a one-person business doesn’t mean you have to handle IT alone
About this podcast
Welcome to Act on Tech, the podcast that empowers you to harness technology to boost your productivity and simplify your life. Hosted by tech enthusiast and entrepreneur Alex, each episode dives into actionable tips, tools, and insights to help you stay ahead in the digital age. Discover practical advice, expert opinions, and cutting-edge trends, all while learning about Alex Custom Tech, a leading MSP dedicated to providing personalized IT solutions for business and residential customers. Tune in and take your tech game to the next level!
Episodes
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- Running a one-person business doesn’t mean you have to handle IT alone · 29 minIn this episode of Act on Tech, AI Abby takes the microphone to explore the cybersecurity challenges facing solo business owners—from protecting email and securing accounts to…
- Behind Act on Tech: What I’m Building at Alex Custom Tech · 30 minAlex goes off script to talk about why he started Act on Tech and what he’s building at Alex Custom Tech. He walks through what managed IT looks like for a small business, from…
- Stop Treating Your IT Guy Like the Fire Department · 30 minWhen something breaks, you call IT. They fix it, you pay the bill, and everyone gets back to work. But what if that approach is costing your business more than you realize? In…
- Your Backup Is Useless Until You Test It · 30 minSend us Fan Mail Stay tuned for more insights on how to leverage technology to boost your productivity and protect your digital world. Don't forget to subscribe to Act on Tech…
- Did AI Really Escape? The Open-AI and Hugging Face Incident · 30 minDid an artificial intelligence model really escape its testing environment and attempt to access Hugging Face? Or did sensational headlines turn an AI safety experiment into…
- IT in an Inflationary Economy: Your MSP Should Be Helping You Save Money – PT 2 · 23 minWhen money gets tight, cutting expenses makes sense. But when it comes to technology, the cheapest decision today can sometimes become the most expensive decision tomorrow. In…
- IT in an Inflationary Economy: Your MSP Should Be Helping You Save Money – PT 1 · 29 minWhen the cost of doing business goes up, every expense eventually gets another look—including IT. In Part One of this Act on Tech discussion, Alex Hutchinson looks at how small…
- The Cloud Is Someone Else’s Computer—So What Are You Responsible For? PT 2 · 30 minThe cloud can remove servers from your office—but it doesn’t remove responsibility from your business. In Part Two of “The Cloud Is Someone Else’s Computer,” Alex Hutchinson…
- The Cloud Is Someone Else’s Computer—So What Are You Responsible For PT 1 · 30 minMoving your business to the cloud can eliminate a lot of hardware and infrastructure you once had to manage yourself—but does that mean the cloud provider is now responsible for…
- Your Business Has a Single Point of Failure—Do You Know What It Is? · 30 minWhat happens if one critical piece of your business disappears tomorrow morning? Your internet connection goes down. Your main network switch fails. A server won't start. Your…
- When Technology Works, Leave It Alone – Part Two · 30 minWhen does upgrading technology actually make things better—and when does it simply create more work? In Part Two of “When Technology Works, Leave It Alone,” Alex continues the…
- When Technology Works, Leave It Alone – Part One · 30 minDoes newer technology always mean better technology? In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex Hutchinson returns to the microphone with a simple philosophy: if technology is secure…
- Is Technology Making Businesses More Productive… or Just Busier? Part Two · 30 minTechnology is supposed to save us time—but what happens when we immediately fill that saved time with more work? In Part Two of this special Act on Tech discussion, AI Abby takes…
- Productivity vs. Busyness_ A Tech Debate · 19 minThis week is a little different. For the first time on Act on Tech, Abby takes over the microphone for an entire episode. Does technology actually make us more productive... or…
- Complexity Is the Enemy of Reliability · 30 minIn today's world, it's easy to believe that adding more technology, more apps, and more features automatically makes a business better. But is that really true? In this episode…
- The Right to Repair Is Good for Everyone · 30 minShould you have the right to repair the technology you own? In this opinion episode of Act on Tech, Alex Hutchinson explores the growing Right to Repair movement and why he…
- Why Every Business Needs an IT Inventory · 28 minWhen was the last time you took inventory of your business's technology? In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex Hutchinson explains why an IT inventory is one of the most…
- PlayStation and the Slow Goodbye to Physical Games · 28 minphysical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will officially be discontinued starting in January 2028 As the gaming industry continues moving…
- Can AI Replace IT Support · 28 minArtificial intelligence is transforming the IT industry, but does that mean IT support is becoming obsolete? In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex Hutchinson explores where AI…
- What makes a Business Network Professional · 28 minIn this episode of Act on Tech, Alex explores the mindset, responsibilities, and standards that define professional network administration in a business environment. From…
