It’s funny to think people confuse simple with easy. I’ve said this before, but trying to be simple, is very hard to accomplish.

I’m often asked about file organisation on iCloud and on my client’s Macs, so in today’s epidote, I walk through my system and show you my personal framework on file organisation that should help you get more organised.

I’m still seeing people use iCloud as a backup solution and it’s a big mistake!

Finding the right tool is paramount to getting things done thought your life or business, so when it was time to re-organise my workflow and framework, I stripped it all back and decided to go back to simplify.

If doing the same thing over and over again isn’t giving you the results you need, maybe it’s time to do the complete opposite!

If you’re not using a task manager to help you throughout your day, then you’re missing out!

Having a bunch of wrong tools, apps and services, won’t only waste your time, but it can also be a pain to organise.

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!

Yesterday Jason Fried, the Founder & CEO of Basecamp, Tweeted about a new email service called Hey which will be released in April.

WOW! Ok, here goes… This episode is a rant!

It’s not an easy task to leave your comfort zone, but you’ll be glad you did and wish you did it earlier.

You don’t start a task or project because you’re scared of failure not because of the outcome.

A lot of my clients tend to get frustrated with their Macs and the Tech they have, but often it’s self-inflicted.

Having a workable system or workflow is hard to come by.

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.

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!

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.

There’s always a moment of weakness, a voice in the back of your mind saying; ‘go on do it!’

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.

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!

In the past I, and other IT Consultants, installed dedicated servers for businesses, and even freelancers and professionals.

Personally, I think it is. But it does depend on a few things; Your work, your mindset and your workflow.

I find people complicate ‘simple’ with being ’lazy’ or ’easy’ and that’s FAR from the truth.

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?

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.

How nice would it be to have an email mailbox that’s always organised, simplified & easy to use?

We all use email, we all need email and want to have our email setup correctly. Right?

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.

Just got back from a client where his ‘data’ hard drive with his Photo library has an issue.

Ever think that the app or service you’re using is not what you expected?

The difference between saying you have a ‘busy day’ and a ‘full day’ is enormous when it comes to calming your mind.

Today’s video comes to you from a client’s location. They’re having issues with their iMac, so call me to help them resolve it.

Do you find yourself bouncing from one inbox to the other all day every day, trying to find out what needs to get done? Well, it’s time to cut your inboxes!

Have you ever found that people overcomplicate things and can’t figure out what they’re saying?

I’m often asked what the best platform or tool is for a workflow or business, and as a Tech Minimalist, I get to work to find the simplest, easiest to use (for my clients and myself) and most cost-effective solution possible.

Stop looking for new tools that you think will ‘automagically’ help you do more this year. It’s not out there!

A new year, a new decade and a new beginning, I hope the coming year will be as fantastic for you as it will be for me!

Doing a yearly review is a great way to look back and see how far you’ve progressed (or failed) to make the coming year ten times better!

Do you have ‘shiny object’ syndrome? I for sure know I have!

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to do what you wanted all year round and not just in the holiday season(s)?

It’s the last Christmas of the decade, and today I look back on the reasons why I don’t celebrate this time of year.

Use technology for good to bring your loved ones closer over the holidays.

Creating the right environment for your surroundings when you work is a great way to stay healthy and productive, but do you also give the same amount of thought to your apps and tools?

Learning something new every day should be on top of your todo list.

Gut feelings are good, but it has to be an informed ‘gut feeling’ otherwise you’ll pay dearly to change that decision later on down the line, and that’s never a good thing for you, your time, or your clients.

I messed up, and I’m genuinely sorry. Just a selfish video to myself.

Do you keep bouncing from app to app for your business?

We all get annoyed when we need our things fixed, but it’s especially annoying if the tool we need to run our business will be out of action for days.

There are so many software/service subscriptions that it can get annoying having to pay for more and more of them.

Are you someone who tends to leave things to the last minute?

There was a question regarding my last video about using the right tool for the right job and why I don’t use Todoist anymore.

If you’re not happy with your workflow and getting frustrated with your IT & Tech, it might be because you’re not using the right app or tool to help you through your workday.

Earlier this week I spoke about my workflow and an experiment I was working on with my agenda.

If you’re always working and being ‘busy’ then you have no right to complain when others are too busy for you.

Having ‘hard borders’ with your apps and tools help you concentrate and focus on what you’re doing, that way you don’t get distracted by things on the screen that are within your view.

Do you allocate time to the day-to-day running of your business tasks?

Is it possible to make my workflow, even more, simpler than it already is?

Good, it’s Friday. I need to recover and shake off my ‘man flu’ over the weekend.

Yep, my iPhone and the apps I use on it are just as simple as everything else I do.

Have you noticed recently how people post articles about only having 4-6 hours of sleep, getting up early, and making sure you work, work, work and close that deal?

When you set a goal, no matter what, you have to stay focused on the goal to achieve it.

Do you ever set goals for yourself or your business? I never did until recently. I obviously set some ‘sort of’ goal, but never committed to them religiously.
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That has changed recently, and over the weekend something so extraordinary happened, that I just had to set this massive goal for myself.
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Yes, I ordered the Tesla Cybertruck!
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How has your week been? Busy? Productive? You have an average of 8 hours a day, but in those hours, how many hours are actually focused on work?

Are you frustrated with your data being all over the place and don’t know whether it’s backed up, archived or on your Mac?

Last Monday I was asked how I would describe myself. Now I don’t like to pigeonhole but I have always thought of myself as a consultant.

In this video, I go through a few ideas of what the best way could work for you when you work with your clients.

If you’re running any kind of business you NEED to be aware of GDPR, if you’re thinking “It won’t happen to me” then you’re making a BIG mistake!
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In this live stream, I’ll be showing you a list of companies that have been prosecuted, and we’re not only talking about the big organisations here, we’re also talking about the smaller ones like you and I are running to!
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I also go through a few easy steps on how you can safeguard yourself from this law.

Backing up your Mac and data should be really high on your ’tech’ list. We all have data that needs to be safe and secure.

We all have to use email, we also have to keep them archived for future reference and available to us where ever we are.‍

Over the years I’ve helped clients move from one Mac to another, one service to another and even transferred email data to G Suite.‍

Time Blocking, we’ve all heard about it, but why block your time and work like a robot when you could be enjoying your time living life?‍

My last video, named ‘Time Blocking SUCKS!’ was received quite well after it was posted.

Have you ever found something that was so in line with what you do, how you work & who you are and thought… wait, why didn’t I know about this?

Automation might be annoying to set up at the start, but man it can help you save a ton of time!

Today I had a great conversation with a friend about his workflow and how and what apps I use for the running of my business.

The most often asked question I get is: How do I create a workflow that works?

I’m often asked about the security of G Suite and how it affects data that’s stored with their service.

In this video, I go through the simplest way how to use Todoist to run your business, projects and life chores.

Working remotely is possible, and it’s insanely easy if you’ve set up the right system. In this video, I go through my workflow on the iPhone while I relax in the park with Woof!

Have you ever been frustrated with your email and wondered how you could fix it? Well, this is the video for you! If you have any questions leave me a comment below, I’d be glad to help.

I’ve been asked several times by people who’ve seen my iPhone about how simply I’ve set it up.

If you’re fighting with your files, folders, and general organisation on your Mac, then this is the video for you.

I recorded a conversation about a project and after listening back to it, I thought I would use parts of it to show a little about my philosophy about simplifying my life and how I work with my clients.