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Happy Thursday, folks — Albert here, Chief Nerd at ACS, coming to you surrounded by moving boxes and big news; the SBA just cracked open a $50 million grant pool for small manufacturers, ChatGPT quiet

The IRS just made tax filing free for your small business—and it’s rolling out nationwide. But there’s a catch, and there’s also a smarter way to handle it.

Well, hello there! Is it just me, or does Microsoft have a knack for changing things up right when we get used to them? Let’s dive into today’s news and see how you can stay ahead.

Chief Nerd here, Albert Steed from Advanced Computer Solutions. Today’s show is packed with news that could either break your systems or make them better. Let’s dive right in.

Back on Air: Small Biz Tech Updates SBA Cyber Vouchers: A $5,000 Boost for Your Security I know the SBA can be a bit hit or miss sometimes, but this is one of those moments where they’re actually doing something useful. The small business administration is expanding…

Windows Update Breaks Small Business Software Windows updates are a daily headache for small businesses. They come when you leave your computer, and we never know what they’re going to break. If you’re running ERP or accounting software like Sage 50 or QuickBooks…

Imagine receiving a voicemail from your boss, but it’s not really them – it’s an AI-generated clone of their voice trying to trick you into revealing sensitive information. This is the new reality for

Data privacy compliance isn’t just a big-company concern anymore. As of January 2026, twenty states have their own privacy laws covering how businesses collect and protect customer data — and if your business operates in any of those states, you could already be on…

Imagine a cyberattack that can lock every file on your network within one business day of getting in. That’s not a worst-case scenario anymore — it’s exactly what Microsoft is warning about with a ransomware strain called Medusa. And it’s targeting businesses just…