Kia.

Simple.

Society EN ↓ 481 episodes

Hi, I'm Kia. Lover of all things simple. After my career in tech for the past 35 years, I’ve noticed a trend where ‘leaders’ and ‘managers’ shoe horn technology where it’s not needed. I decided to leave the bubble to live a simpler life. And share my experience so maybe you can achieve the same level of calm I’ve come to enjoy. The transition for me hasn’t been easy. It’s been one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done. But I was willing to sacrifice.https://kiakamgar.com

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Kia.

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Society

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kiakamgar.com

Latest episode

Dec 18, 2025

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Episodes

Playing chess with technology 15.02.2021

Getting the right workflow takes time and thought, just like playing chess. You need to understand your opponent and win by understanding your needs; otherwise, you'll lose. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/playing-chess-with-technology Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Build the right foundation 12.02.2021

This past week I've been talking about privacy, security and ways to keep your data secure on your Mac. The best way to do this is to start as soon as you get your device and create the right foundation before using your devices. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/build-the-right-foundation Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Can your Mac get a virus? 11.02.2021

If you give access to something you don't understand, then yes, your Mac might get a virus. However, if you're vigilant and know what or who is asking to access your Mac, then you'll be safe. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/can-your-mac-get-a-virus Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Keeping your Mac secured 10.02.2021

There's one feature on your Mac that doesn't get talked about, and that's FileVault. It's a feature built into your Mac that can keep your Mac data secure and safe, in this video, I'll explain how you can activate it. *Due to my main mic failing, in this episode, my internal MacBook pro mic was used as a backup. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/keeping-your-mac-secured Join the newsletter: h...

Protecting your email privacy 09.02.2021

Just by using email, you could be leaking a ton of personal information that you're not aware of. Stopping these email trackers is one thing that you need to be thinking about and taking very seriously. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/protecting-your-email-privacy Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Never reuse your password 08.02.2021

The best way to stay safe and secure is to make sure you never reuse your password. It doesn't matter if you put an extra digit at the end, or add a number, if your passwords are similar you may still run the risk of being hacked. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/never-reuse-your-password Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Keeping your passwords safe 05.02.2021

Keeping your passwords safe should be high on your list when it comes to your tech. Unfortunately, I've seen some very inventing, alas not so secure, ways my clients file their passwords. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/keeping-your-passwords-safe Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Don't fear simplicity 04.02.2021

Fear is a good thing, but often it's a misguided feeling when you know deep down that it's the fear that's pulling you back from progressing from the position you're currently in. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/dont-fear-simplicity Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Am I a Tech Communist? 03.02.2021

When someone says something, you have to listen, and in today's video, I talk about being called a Tech Communist. Not something I thought about, but it's not far from the truth and makes a lot of sense. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/am-i-a-tech-communist Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Adapt or die 02.02.2021

Don't be left behind, holding on to your idea of what's right. Look around, learn and understand what your needs are. And get started on getting to your ultimate goal but adapting your way of working. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/adapt-or-die Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Does it 'fit' you? 01.02.2021

It's not often that you send back clothes are you've bought them, but when you do, there's a good reason why you did. Maybe it wasn't the right fit for you. Well, the software is no different, so don't waste your time on them. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/does-it-fit-you Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Make IT transferable 29.01.2021

Making things simple for yourself is the best way to create time. So making things transferable and reproducible will help you minimise your frustrations. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/make-it-transferable Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Know where your data is 28.01.2021

Help is available if we know what the issue is and how to resolve it together. Unfortunately, it seems that some don’t know where things are, so it makes it really difficult to fix what needs to be done simply. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/know-where-your-data-is Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Less is always an option 27.01.2021

After speaking with a few clients today, one of them gave me a soundbite that made so much sense as to what I do and what I'm trying to convey that I thought I'd share it. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/less-is-always-an-option Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Free isn't always free 26.01.2021

We know the saying 'if it's free, you're the product' but did you also know that just because you're using a free email service you wouldn't be paying for it in some other way? Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/free-isnt-always-free Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Software is the new drug 25.01.2021

If you're not careful with picking the right apps and tools to use, personally or within your business, you might find yourself hooked on software that you can't reliably get away from. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/software-is-the-new-drug Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Minimal effort, maximum output 22.01.2021

Well are all lazy and want an easy way to do things and I don't think there is anything wrong with that. So, use it to your advantage when looking for the right tools and apps to help with your workflow. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/minimal-effort-maximum-output Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

The power of less 21.01.2021

Being intentional is a superpower when it comes to staying focused. And 'the power of less' is something I teach all my clients to help with that idea when it comes to their tech. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/the-power-of-less Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Simplicity with multiple tools 20.01.2021

The idea that one tool can help you and your business to get things done is something that can ruin your workflow. They do exist, but they don't do anyone right. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/simplicity-with-multiple-tools Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

The power of 'NO' 19.01.2021

The more you say 'YES' to things, the less time you have to yourself. It's not always good to accept new projects, tools or favours you do because that will inevitably suck the time you have for yourself. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/the-power-of-no Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Laziness is the best ROI 18.01.2021

It's never a good idea to call yourself 'lazy', but sometimes it's the best way to explain the way you work and how you can help your clients to become more efficient and focused. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/laziness-is-the-best-roi Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Backing up explained 15.01.2021

Many make the mistake of thinking that just having data on iCloud that it's 'backed up' but that's far from the truth. So I'll be going over the best ways to back up your data, so everything is safe and sound. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/backing-up-explained Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Be nice and smile 14.01.2021

There are many things Apple doesn't do right, but now and again they pull through, and being friendly and smiling will always help you get them on your side. So there was good news for me when I visited the Apple store yesterday! Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/be-nice-and-smile Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

Once it's gone, it's gone 13.01.2021

For the past few years, Apple has created smaller MacBooks; with that, the SSDs have also gotten smaller. But now the SSD, RAM and CPU are on one chip, so if your Mac dies, your data does too! Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/once-its-gone-its-gone Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

iCloud is not a back up 12.01.2021

Many make the mistake of thinking that just using iCloud will save them from data loss. This is a huge mistake. iCloud is a syncing service and not a backup service. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/icloud-is-not-a-back-up Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

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