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Has the pandemic impacted your business? Todays podcast will give you resources from SBA.gov to qualift for the Targeted EIDL Advance cash grant program. SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman said the agency was working to improve outreach for the program, and one result will be a large increase in the number of eligible businesses starting in early June 2021. Go to https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/covid-19-economic-injury-disaster-loan and find the Targeted EIDL Advance section. 

Steps to qualify:

Applicants may qualify if they:

• Are in a low-income community. To help applicants determine if they are in a low-income community as defined in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, a mapping tool is available at https://sbaeidl.policymap.com/app. The business address must be in a low-income community to qualify so SBA encourages potential applicants to check the map to see if they meet the low-income community eligibility requirement before they apply; and
• Can demonstrate more than 30% reduction in revenue during an eight-week period beginning on March 2, 2020, or later. If an applicant meets the low-income community criteria, they will be asked to provide gross monthly revenue (all forms of combined monthly earnings received, such as profits or salaries) to confirm the 30% reduction.

Next, SBA is reaching out to those who applied for EIDL assistance on or before December 27, 2020, but did not receive an EIDL Advance due to lack of program funding. These applicants will receive an email from SBA with instructions to determine eligibility and submit documentation. Applicants may qualify for a Targeted EIDL Advance if they meet the low-income location and reduction-in-revenue criteria, and:

• Have 300 or fewer employees. Business entities normally eligible for the EIDL program are eligible, including sole proprietors, independent contractors, and private, nonprofit organizations. Agricultural enterprises are not eligible.

All applicants may be asked to provide an IRS Form 4506-T to allow SBA to request tax return information on the applicant's behalf.

Please do not submit duplicate COVID-19 EIDL applications. Only prior applicants will be considered for the Targeted EIDL Advance.

SBA will reach out if you qualify.

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Older versions of your favorite Microsoft software will no longer receive security updates in 2020, leaving you vulnerable to hackers. In this eGuide, we share what software is impacted and what to do about it. Go to our Facebook and Twitter pages to download the eGuide Are You Vulnerable In 2020?

This is the Windows 10 upgrade episode! We are less than one month away from End of Life (EOL) for Windows 7. I will talk about upgrade options that can be installed in person or remote by Repairwerkz LLC. If you want to test if your computer can be upgraded we can use the Windows 10 Update Assistant to make sure the upgrade will work. Check out more info on our Facebook page and the Repairwerkz website.

In upstate New York, an older couple receives a startling call from an unknown voice.  They are told their grandson has been in a car accident. The caller knows their grandson’s name, where he lives and other details about his life.  The caller shares alarming news that police suspect his grandson is at fault for the accident and are holding him in jail. If the grandparents want to help their grandson, they’ll need to pay for a lawyer and send money immediately. Terrified, the grandparents agree to cover the legal fees to get their grandson out of jail. They follow the caller’s instructions and send $5,400 in gift cards.  Then the caller demands $10,000 cash. The grandparents don’t yet realize that they are victims of the grandparent scam, a con targeting seniors by preying on their devotion to their families. In the U.S., grandparent scams are on the rise, with nearly $41 million in reported losses in 2018, up from $26 million in 2017. Before the ordeal is over, the couple will receive dozens of calls demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars and threatening their grandson. We will conclude with Part 2 of the Grandparent Scam on this podcast. Please download our Fatal Tech Issues eBook from our Repairwerkz Tech Bytes Facebook page.

Today's topic is Scam tactics either performed online or on your mobile device. I will share a story  on  Virtual Kidnapping from AARP.org  and a podcast interview on a Social Security Scam on a a former service member and how the local community helped him recover. This topic is one that needs more exposure to make people aware and cautious about who they let into their homes. Listen in and share your thoughts and comments! This year I am going to a place to see Black Friday sales without going to the store! Stay tuned to BlacFriday Deals! I will have items from the Health, Beauty, Electronics and Home categories available online to shop and purchase without camping out waiting to rush in a store! 

Good morning  check out Apple's new feature " 19 Replay ". This will allow you to see your most played songs and how long you listened to them. I have more to tell you on today's podcast. The state of California has filed a lawsuit against Facebook for the Cambridge Analytica scandal. California has requested documents from Facebook and has not received any so far. In our podcast segment we will hear from Ryan Levesque on How to Choose The Right Market Using The Five Market Must Haves. On 1/14/2020 Windows 7 will longer get updates to the Operating System.  Get ahead of this by going here http://bit.ly/Win10Repairwerkz. Upgrade your current computer with Windows 10 and Office 2019. Need a new computer or tablet? Look no further we have you covered! Repairwerkz LLC will have a Black Friday site just in time for the holidays. Stay tuned! Please leave a voice comment here or on our Facebook page.  

Google may offer checking accounts in 2020. We will find out which banks will partner with Google to make this happen. Facebook wants to be your new payment system. Will you trust it with your money? More details in this podcast episode. Amazon is taking the Pentagon to court. The company is alleging "unmistakable bias" on the government's part in awarding a massive military tech contract to rival Microsoft. The JEDI contract was awarded to Microsoft amid some controversy. These are the stories we will have in today's podcast. Looking for guests to interview with us on Repairwerkz Tech Bytes. Visit our Facebook or Twitter page or call 856 295 2050. Leave your comments here as well. Want to show your support for us? Here is how to do  that To support our Podcast we will kindly accept your donations at https://cash.app/$RepairwerkzLLC. Thanks for your support ! Thanks again :-)

Good morning! have you signed up for Disney+ yet? We did and we get to speak on how it's doing since their launch! A study in Australia shows that students test better when not on Facebook for an extended period of time. Listen to get the details! Please let us know your thoughts by your comments here. Thanks and enjoy the podcast!

Smart Home Technology - is this the new way to live? In 2020 you may be able to vote from your phone. Will this become the new way to be counted? How to create your own course. Have you felt that your ideas should become a course? John Lint from 10XPRO.io will give the details on how to do this from the superfastbusiness Podcast. Please leave a comment here or on out Facebook and Twitter pages. Thanks and enjoy the podcast!

Today is Part 1 of Does Your Podcast Pass These 11 Success Checkpoints from the Superfast Business podcast. We will hear Charley Valher give us what works for successful Podcasts. A SIM swap scam is a type of account takeover fraud that generally targets a weakness in two-factor authentication and two-step verification in which the second factor or step is a text message or call placed to a mobile telephone. Listen in to 'SIM-Swap' Scams Expose Risks Of Using Phones For Secondary I.D. Have enabled two factor authentication or use a physical device like a Yubikey? We are discussing what you can do from the article How to Protect Yourself Against a SIM Swap Attack on Wired .com. Sit back and enjoy the Podcast! Please visit, like and follow us on our Repairwerkz Tech Bytes Twitter and Facebook pages!

Part 2 of How To Get 1.2 Million Podcast Downloads. We will gain more knowledge of how to get more listeners using proven strategies from Tyrone Shum.  Chinese officials are cracking down on youth online gaming, which they say negatively affects the health and learning of minors. I will explain the restrictions on this podcast. 

Monday Preview Does Your Podcast Pass These 11 Success Checkpoints? Part 1 Charley Valher shares 11 key indicators he’s seen over time of podcast success. Time to see where your podcast is! As always, please leave comments and concerns on Facebook ,Twitter, and Apple Podcasts. Thanks again for listening in to Repairwerkz Tech Bytes!

This morning we have Phil Steward of Anointed Ads and our discussion will be about website design and some tips and ideas on why should you use an experienced web designer instead of doing it yourself. To reach Phil his website is https://anointedads.com/ and phone is 609-534-0237  Your can visit our Repairwerkz Tech Bytes Facebook page and our Twitter page for links to all our podcasts and story content. Our email is RTB@repairwerkz.com please send your comments and questions to us. Want to be on a podcast with us? You can call us at 856.295.2050 to start the process. Thanks! Send us some likes on FB :-)

How old should your child be before getting a smartphone? More than half of children in the US have a smartphone. Is it necessary? Listen in for more details. What is a Sim-Swap and why is it dangerous? A report from NPR will details this and security risks it can cause. Twitter is banning political ads from its platform in contrast to Facebook. Interesting new will be explained please listen in.  Thing not to do while on vacation is a great topic because most travel during this time of year with the holidays coming . Tips are explained how to protect your tech and yourself while traveling. How to see who may be tracking you while you surf the web, We will look at the top three web browser, Chrome , Safari and Firefox to see who or what maybe looking at you online. This new browser Brave is designed to block most from doing this. the website is https://brave.com/. It gives you real time info on blocked attempts and even how much time is saved because of blocking programs that can track you. Wednesday I will have my first live interview with Phil Steward from Anointed Ads. He will have answers for those who want a strong online presence. and of course to see all the links to each episode please visit me on my Facebook page RepairwerkzDB. Thanks again for listening!

Student loan debt is a major discussion point. Most of the discussion is not only about the massive debt on borrowers but also about some being denied student loan forgiveness even though they may qualify. Listen in on the article from NPR.org!  If you are one the millions who use wearable tech you may want to know that Google may be acquiring Fitbit. An offer has been made and it is been well received in the stock market. More details as you listen in! Australia has a pending lawsuit against Google for misleading consumers on data location that Google gets through its Android OS portal. I am officially introducing  two products that I an using in my weight loss program SlimRoast Optimum and Emulin. These products are from Valentus and I will explain the purpose of the products.  Until Nov 2nd get your computer cleaned up by removing viruses and optimizing it for better performance for $20.19 plus tax. Please find article links on my Facebook page.

Chapter 2 of Fortnite just started! Were you one the 43 million who watched "The End" online? Well chapter 2 of Fortnite has a new maps and new features. AMC launches an On Demand portal with movies that are still playing. Including movies from Lionsgate and Paramount. What is E-skimming and how can we avoid it? We highlight the ways to avoid getting scammed and resources if it happens to you. As always check our Facebook page for links to the articles and videos. Today starts of the Repairwerkz Computer Cleanup Event, will clean and optimize your computer for  $20.19 plus tax good until 11/2/2019 please call 856 295 2050 to make an appointment.

10 Billion dollar JEDI cloud contract awarded to Microsoft yesterday. This contract will allow the military to have tech strategies in place. How will this affect people in this country?  CubeSats are small satellites that are being sent to do missions. They have been around 1999 and are being used more commonly now. Let us see how they are designed and used. Cryptocurrency  from Facebook awaiting approval from the regulatory commission. Will this add to the large tech giant's dominance? Drone tech is getting a hand, lets see how. Please visit our Facebook page for all posts and links :-)

Do you"Netflix and Chill"? Of course you do! Tune in to learn how to unlock features within Netflix to make your next " Netflix and Chill" session epic! Learn how SRLabs shows us how Google Home and Amazon Echo can be hacked. What can we do to prevent any attempts?  Repairwerkz LLC is hosting a 2019 Bonanza event where you can have your computer cleaned and optimize for $20.19 plus tax. Need to upgrade from Windows 7? In January 2019 Windows will be stopping support for Windows 7. Repairwerkz LLC is offering a Windows 10 Pro / Office 2019 bundle for $209 installed. Don't forget to visit our Facebook page to view links to these articles and more. Leave a like or comment too!

How serious are you when it comes to managing your health? In today's podcast, I will introduce to you a product I am using to lose weight and gain focus to expand on my journey to losing weight. Please visit my Facebook page for details and site links.

What's the most secure email,text or chat? Let find out by examining the options to encrypt them. Virtual Reality has been available for a while. Let's see how employers and other are using it to make employees and athletes better. Your boss is monitoring your activities at work. Surprising , not really 80% of large companies will be doing this by 2020. As always please see the link to the articles and more on my Facebook page. Please leave comments on what topics interest you! stay tune Our 2019 virus cleanup will be starting from 10/28/19 to 11/2/19. You will be able to get a comprehensive virus scan & removal on your computer for $20.19 (plus tax) d for more announcements Thanks 

Schools using technology to protect children. Does monitoring cameras and buses in real time help with school issues? Will this lead to more problems because of too much surveillance? Listen to this interview for how school districts are handling these matters.  Anti-bullying efforts on Instagram, a new feature called Restrict may help. Adam Mosseri will explain how it works and detail how Likes on Instagram will be employed. Ride sharing companies are being sued for sexual assaults by drivers. How are the companies making changes to protect female passengers. Is it enough? This interview will detail the changes made with hopefully more to follow. As always all content will be posted on our Facebook page. Have a great day!

Amazon and Roku dominate the streaming market. Are they so big that there is no room for anyone else? Will share a story with some insights. Medicare insurers are staring to offer a wellness benefit for Apple Watch. Share your thoughts if you think that this is good for private Medicare insurers to offer. Please look for links and comments on our Facebook Page. 

Facial recognition software is under scrutiny because it seems to target people of color. I am sharing a story about Google and Facial recognition that you will want to hear. Car key fob safety - Kim Kommando shares tips on protecting your key fob from digital car jackers.  Please visit our Facebook Page for links and comments on today's Podcast. Leave a like too :-) thanks

Should government regulate large tech companies? We will hear Brad Smith from Microsoft with thoughts on this subject. Do you feel the Internet is changing how we interact with others?  Author Gretchen McCulloch will share views on why and how this is affecting life online and real world. Need a new computer,laptop phone or tablet? Repairwerkz is going to offer Financing to their client old and new! Stayed tuned for the official announcement! All link and stories are available on our Facebook page. 

Microsoft unveils its new Surface products including the Surface Duo which has Google apps and can make calls using the Android platform. Ready to finance your new computer? Repairwerkz LLC will be able to assist you soon. We are awaiting final approval and will let you know when it is official. Do you still have cable services in your home? Consumer Reports say that cable companies add around $450 annually to the bill. Are you ready to drop cable? See the report links her Repairwerkz Facebook page.

Artificial Intelligence- Can this data be used against us? We will consider ways it has a positive impact as well as negative ones. How strong are your passwords? Google is looking to help you with making sure they are strong and not used too much. Please listen in! Comments are welcome. Please visit my Facebook Page for videos and articles on today's topics.