Nerds News
Tech News That Affects Your Business
Hosted by Albert Steed of Advanced Computer Solutions
About the Show
Running a business is hard enough without having to keep up with every tech headline. Nerds News cuts through the noise and delivers the technology stories that actually matter to small business owners and their teams.
Each episode covers the latest in cybersecurity threats, Microsoft 365 updates, AI tools, compliance changes, and IT trends — all explained in plain language with a focus on what it means for businesses like yours.
Whether you’re a business owner, office manager, or IT decision-maker, Nerds News helps you stay informed so you can make confident technology decisions and keep your team productive.
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What We Cover
Cybersecurity
Threats targeting small businesses and how to protect your team
Microsoft 365
Updates, changes, and tips for the tools your business runs on
AI & Automation
Practical AI tools and what they mean for your business operations
Compliance & Policy
Regulations and industry changes that affect how you do business
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Episode Archive
Every episode of Nerds News, with show notes and the stories that mattered for small business that week. Browse the full archive in the Nerds News category.
Teams Meeting Notes with Loop: Automatic Summaries Now Work for Instant Meetings
Ever jump on a quick Teams call — no calendar invite, no agenda — and then realize afterward that nobody wrote anything down? Microsoft just fixed that. Loop-powered meeting notes now work for instant and Meet Now meetings, not just scheduled ones. Here's why that...
Microsoft Teams Multi-Line Phone Support: What Small Businesses Need to Know
If your small business has been juggling multiple phone numbers across different devices and workarounds, Microsoft just made your life a whole lot easier. Teams is rolling out multi-line phone support — up to 10 numbers per user — starting late April 2026. Here's...
AI Phishing Attacks Are the Fastest-Growing Threat to Small Businesses — Here’s How to Fight Back
The phishing emails your team used to catch by spotting bad grammar and weird formatting? Those days are over. AI-powered phishing is now the fastest-growing cybersecurity threat facing small businesses, and the numbers are alarming. Here's what you need to know — and...
Microsoft Copilot Paywall Hits April 15: What Small Businesses Should Know Before It Locks Down
If you've been using Copilot features inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or OneNote without paying extra, that window is closing. Starting April 15, 2026, Microsoft is putting Copilot behind a hard paywall — and for small businesses, the math deserves a closer look...
Teams Multi-Line Phone, Copilot Paywall April 15, and AI Phishing Hitting Small Businesses
Microsoft is making big moves this April — and not all of them are good news for your budget. From a game-changing multi-line phone feature in Teams to a paywall that could lock your team out of Copilot in Word and Excel, there’s a lot happening that directly affects...
CareCloud EHR Breach Disclosed to SEC — Why Healthcare Practices Need to Pay Attention
Healthcare software company CareCloud just disclosed a breach of its electronic health record environment to the SEC. If your practice uses CareCloud or any cloud-based EHR, this is a reminder that your software vendor's security is your problem too. Here is what...
Iran-Linked Hackers Used Microsoft Intune to Wipe 200,000 Stryker Devices — What SMBs Should Learn
A single compromised admin account at medical device giant Stryker gave Iran-linked hackers access to Microsoft Intune, where they remotely wiped over 200,000 devices across 79 countries. No malware. No ransomware. Just a stolen password and a legitimate IT management...
Microsoft Kills the Free 90-Day Grace Period for Expired M365 Subscriptions — Effective April 1
Starting today, April 1st 2026, forgetting to renew your Microsoft 365 subscription no longer means a quiet 90-day safety net. Now it means automatic charges at a premium rate. Here is what changed and why you need to audit your subscriptions today. What Happened...
Microsoft Paywalls Copilot in Office Apps Starting April 15 — What Small Businesses Need to Know
If your team has been using Microsoft Copilot inside Word, Excel, or PowerPoint without a paid license, that access disappears on April 15th. Here is what is changing and what you should do before the deadline hits. What Happened Microsoft is removing free Copilot...
Tax Season Malware Is Killing Your Security Software — Plus Microsoft’s Expensive April Changes
Watch the Episode Listen on Spotify If you run a small business, today’s tech news hits close to home. Hackers are weaponizing tax season Google Ads to install malware that shuts down your security software, Microsoft is locking Copilot behind a paywall in two...
Your Teams Alerts May Stop Working Today — Plus AI Deepfakes in Job Interview Scams
If your business uses Microsoft Teams, today could be the day some of your automations quietly break. March 31, 2026 is the official retirement date for Office 365 connectors in Teams — and if you haven’t migrated yet, those alerts and notifications you rely on could...
Your Office Printer Might Be Broken Right Now — And 4 Other Things Small Businesses Need to Know
Microsoft just made a change that could stop your office printer from sending emails — and thousands of small businesses are finding out the hard way. In this episode of Nerds News, we break down five stories that matter if you run a business with fewer than 100...