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Having a bunch of wrong tools, apps and services, won’t only waste your time, but it can also be a pain to organise. In this episode, I go over some issues that choosing the wrong tools can have on your productivity and how to solve the difference between wanting and needing the right tools. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/choose-your-tools-wisely Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/...

If you're fighting with your Mac and fed up with not having a good system that just works, then this is going to help. In this 2-hour session, we'll go over your current system together and issues and find a way to minimise your tech frustrations and maximise your Mac organisation! Here are some of the things I've worked on with past clients: * Organising Photos in the right place * Making sure al...

Yesterday Jason Fried, the Founder & CEO of Basecamp, Tweeted about a new email service called Hey which will be released in April. As you know, email is a topic I love to talk about and help organise for my clients, so any new service that comes out regarding email is something I will always look into. Keep an eye out on their website for updates, but I’ll definitely be making videos about it...

WOW! Ok, here goes… This episode is a rant! I’m always talking about trusting and creating the right process, the proper workflow, the right system and stop fighting to show-horn working with an app that should not and will not work for what you need it to do. Well, today was a day where I had a ‘discussion’ with a new developer looking for feedback regarding a new app they want to create. In this...

It's not an easy task to leave your comfort zone, but you'll be glad you did and wish you did it earlier. In today's episode, I share my story of leaving my comfort zone and changing how MacJunky, as a business, is now succeeding in a slightly different area of business due to me making a leap of faith and leaving my comfort zone for the better! Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/getting-out-o...

You don't start a task or project because you're scared of failure not because of the outcome. We too often put things off for another day or procrastinate way too much, again, not because we're scared of the outcome, but the failure we think it will be by our peers. Stop thinking failure is a bad thing because often the fact that we fail makes you a stronger person and you learn from those 'mista...

A lot of my clients tend to get frustrated with their Macs and the Tech they have, but often it’s self-inflicted. In this episode, I explain what I mean and give you some tips on how to utilise your technology for the better. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/are-you-wasting-time-with-your-mac Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/sup...

Having a workable system or workflow is hard to come by. But if you step back and understand what would make your filing structure better, then you can efficiently work towards making it happen. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/how-to-create-a-simple-filing-structure-that-works Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

It should be evident that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It's a quest for information to find a better way, no matter the subject. Recently I asked for help with an issue that I couldn't understand. It was such a simple answer and solution that it made me realise the power of keeping things simple. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/asking-for-help-is-never-a-bad-thing Join the new...

Doing things simply and efficiently is pretty much intertwined with anything I do. Finding shortcuts, tips and tools to help me accomplish my tasks quickly is like Christmas! The #NoCode movement is something that's been going on for a while now. It's a simple way to build software (and other digital things) without writing code. So as I like to minimise my workflow, I also wanted a way to simplif...

In a conversation with a friend of mine yesterday the topic of data storage and how cloud services like iCloud Drive, G Suite & Dropbox should be used. The issue that came up was backing up all the data and the best way to use them to get organised. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/so-how-safe-is-your-data Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https:/...

There's always a moment of weakness, a voice in the back of your mind saying; 'go on do it!' However, no matter how outrageous the thought is, you will probably go with the flow, only to realise it was the wrong thing to do. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/what-not-to-do-when-choosing-the-right-tools Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamga...

It's mathematics, pure and simple. If we complicate things, we end up having to deal with so much crap that we end up wasting time. You must have, at some point thought: 'Why is my time wasted by meaningless chores and annoyances?' So why not step back, re-group your thoughts and make an action plan on how to fix the issue. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/fewer-complications-lead-to-more-ti...

In this episode, I share a personal story of how I faced one of my fears and overcame it, and it helped me understand that change, however big or small, can be a great thing! Not one single person I ever speak to likes change. People in general, like routines, they enjoy what they have, they relish in their accomplishments and fear change. However, facing your fear and embracing change will take y...

In the past I, and other IT Consultants, installed dedicated servers for businesses, and even freelancers and professionals. However, over the past few years, this has changed. Today, we tend to use the Cloud, and I think it's a fantastic situation for many reasons. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/why-use-the-cloud-and-not-dedicated-servers Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newslet...

Personally, I think it is. But it does depend on a few things; Your work, your mindset and your workflow. Let me explain a few things. There is a difference between Hours in your business & Hours on your business. So once you have this idea honed, then the rest will fit into place like a well-crafted jigsaw puzzle. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/is-it-possible-to-only-work-3-4-hours-a-...

I find people complicate ‘simple' with being 'lazy' or 'easy' and that's FAR from the truth. It's tough and often insanely complicated to make something that's simple to do and understand. But by embarking on your journey to make your life simpler, you will, for sure, get frustrated. However, it will ultimately make you happier and glad that you make the switch to making your life simpler and more...

What if I told you that only checking your email mailbox once or twice a day will get you more productive and your world won't burn to the ground? Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/how-often-do-you-check-your-email Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.com/support

After yesterday's video, I got a few messages and emails asking me how is it possible I have a clean inbox with nothing in it, they didn't understand how that was possible. So I'd make a follow-up video to explain a little further. It's not hard to do; you have to work on other parts of your workflow to get here. It is also possible to have Inbox Zero if you only work on just your email workflow....

How nice would it be to have an email mailbox that's always organised, simplified & easy to use? Well, in this video, I go through my email app so you can see how easy it is to fix your mailbox woes and have an 'inbox-zero' every day! Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/how-to-organise-your-email-mailboxes Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://ki...

We all use email, we all need email and want to have our email setup correctly. Right? Well, after working with thousands of clients, email is the one thing that never seems to be set up correctly with pretty much all of them! Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/fixing-your-complicated-and-messy-email Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar.c...

In this video, I want to talk about what Tech Minimalism is to me. After running a few businesses over the years, I've found a way to minimise and simplify every aspect of my business. Tech Minimalism has helped me to be hyper-focused on daily tasks and to help my clients rather than fighting with my Tech and IT. So as a Tech Minimalist, I now help my clients with what I have learned over the year...

Just got back from a client where his ‘data' hard drive with his Photo library has an issue. But in haste, he had copied his library to his external hard drive, but now that has an issue, he has no backup! Backing up should be at the top of your list when it comes to data, so make sure it's all backed up and safe. Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/back-up-your-mac-and-stay-happy Join the news...

Ever think that the app or service you're using is not what you expected? Well, it's because they are not 'hyper focused' on what it is they're trying to solve. So think about it, if you're using an app or service that isn't 'focused', then how will that affect you while you're using it? Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/want-to-stay-hyper-focused Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/ne...

The difference between saying you have a 'busy day' and a 'full day' is enormous when it comes to calming your mind. It's the difference between having a stressful day and a happy engaging and productive day. How? Let me explain… Watch the video: https://kiakamgar.com/how-to-have-a-happy-and-productive-day Join the newsletter: https://kiakamgar.com/newsletter Support the podcast: https://kiakamgar...