Act on Tech
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
75 episodes
The Cloud Is Someone Else’s Computer—So What Are You Responsible For PT 1
Moving 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 everything?Not quite.In this episode of Act on Tec...
Your Business Has a Single Point of Failure—Do You Know What It Is?
What 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 only backup doesn't work. Or maybe the problem isn't technolo...
When Technology Works, Leave It Alone – Part Two
When 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 conversation about why newer doesn't automatically mean bette...
When Technology Works, Leave It Alone – Part One
Does 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, supported, reliable, and doing the job it was designed to d...
Is Technology Making Businesses More Productive… or Just Busier? Part Two
Technology 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 a deeper look at the personal side of productivity. Alex h...
Productivity vs. Busyness_ A Tech Debate
This 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 does it simply give us more ways to stay busy?In Pro...
Complexity Is the Enemy of Reliability
In 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 of Act on Tech, Alex Hutchinson shares his philosophy that c...
The Right to Repair Is Good for Everyone
Should 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 believes it's good for consumers, small businesses, and independ...
Why Every Business Needs an IT Inventory
When 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 valuable—and most overlooked—tools a small business can have. From c...
PlayStation and the Slow Goodbye to Physical Games
physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will officially be discontinued starting in January 2028As the gaming industry continues moving away from physical discs, many gamers are celebrating the c...
Can AI Replace IT Support
Artificial 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 excels, where it falls short, and why human experience still plays...
What makes a Business Network Professional
In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex explores the mindset, responsibilities, and standards that define professional network administration in a business environment. From reliability and documentation to security, planning, and preventati...
Why Printers Still Fail (What Small Businesses Can Do About It)
Printers have been around for decades, yet they remain one of the most frustrating pieces of technology in the modern office. From mysterious offline errors and driver issues to network connectivity problems and expensive ink costs, printers co...
One-Man IT: Focusing on One Problem at a Time
In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex discusses the reality of being a one-person IT department. Whether you're supporting a small business, managing technology on your own, or wearing multiple hats in your organization, the biggest challenge of...
SEO and Website Marketing: Why Your Business Isn’t Getting Found
Most small business websites don’t fail because they look bad — they fail because no one can find them.In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex breaks down SEO and website marketing in simple terms, explaining why your business might not be sho...
Most small business IT setups look fine… until the moment something breaks
In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex breaks down why many small business networks and systems are built in a way that leaves them one failure away from complete downtime. From single routers handling everything to “server PCs” with no ...
Why the U.S. Is Banning New Routers — and What It Means for You
In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex breaks down the new router bans and what they really mean for small businesses, home offices, and everyday users.Are routers really being banned? Do you need to replace your equipment right now? And ...
What Small Businesses Should Do About Hardware Shortages (Part-3)
Hardware shortages aren’t just a big enterprise problem — they hit small businesses the hardest.In Part 3 of this 3-part series, Act on Tech shifts from understanding the problem to taking action. Alex breaks down what small businesses ...
Why Most Small Business Networks Are Built Wrong
Most small business networks “work”—but that doesn’t mean they’re built correctly.In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex breaks down the common mistakes found in small business network setups, from flat network designs and lack of...
Beyond the DDR Shortage: How Global Events Affect Hardware (Part-2)
In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex continues the conversation on the DDR RAM shortage by looking at the bigger picture—how global events impact the hardware we rely on every day. Technology doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and behind every co...
The DDR RAM Shortage – What It Means for Businesses and IT (Part-1)
In this episode of Act on Tech, we break down the growing concerns around the DDR RAM shortage and what it means for businesses, IT professionals, and everyday computer users.Memory manufacturers are shifting production toward newer tec...
You Don’t Need a Developer: How Small Businesses Can Build Their Own Apps
Most small businesses believe building an “app” requires custom development, expensive software, or a large budget—but it doesn’t. In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex breaks down how small businesses can create simple, effective internal...
When Macs Make Sense in Business (and When They Don’t)
Mac vs. Windows in business is one of those debates that never really goes away.But instead of arguing brand loyalty, this episode takes a practical approach.In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex breaks down when Macs genuinely make sens...
Passwords Are Dying: What Passkeys Mean for Small Business
Passwords have been the foundation of digital security for decades—but that foundation is starting to crack. In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex breaks down the quiet but powerful shift happening in authentication: the rise of passkeys. ...
The Best Linux Distros for Small Businesses Looking Beyond Windows
As more businesses look beyond traditional Windows environments, Linux is becoming a practical option—not just for servers, but for everyday business use. In this episode of Act on Tech, Alex breaks down the best Linux distributi...