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Author: Alex Hutchinson | Act on Tech / Alex Custom Tech Introduction Microsoft’s Windows operating system has been the cornerstone of business computing for decades, but with the release of Windows 11 , many in the tech community have started to question the direction Microsoft is taking. Between stricter hardware requirements, forced TPM 2.0 support, and deeper cloud integration, some users feel like Windows is becoming less of an operating system and more of a managed serv

Author: Alex Hutchinson | Act on Tech / Alex Custom Tech Introduction Artificial Intelligence is everywhere right now. From chatbots to content generation, AI—specifically Large Language Models (LLMs)—is reshaping how businesses and individuals work. I want to be upfront: I use AI in my business and this very podcast. It helps me create intros, outros, and promotional material. But here’s the key—I don’t let it replace me. I use it as a partner, not a substitute. In this post

Blog Post: Windows 11 Update Slows Down SSDs—Here’s What You Need to Know Author: Alex Hutchinson | Act on Tech / Alex Custom Tech Introduction If your Windows 11 computer suddenly feels sluggish, the culprit might not be your imagination—or your hardware. A recent Windows 11 update has been linked to SSD performance slowdowns , leaving many users frustrated with longer boot times, sluggish apps, and slower file transfers. In this post, we’ll break down what’s happening, how

By Alex Hutchinson | Host of Act on Tech  | Founder of Alex Custom Tech When it comes to running a small business in today's world, having the right tech stack isn't optional—it's essential. In the latest Act on Tech  episode, I broke down what a tech stack  actually is, why it matters, and how to build one that grows with  your business instead of against it. What Is a Tech Stack, Really? Think of your tech stack as the set of tools, apps, and systems that power your operati