608: In the Cloud: Troubleshooting Tech and Exploring Backups

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608: In the Cloud: Troubleshooting Tech and Exploring Backups

In this episode of Command Control Power, the team discusses a range of topics from humorous backdrops and personal anecdotes about health to dealing with poor support from vendors and troubleshooting client tech issues. They highlight the importance of routine check-ups, like colonoscopies, share experiences with various backup solutions including Backblaze and Carbon Copy Cloner, and delve into the complexities of using organizational tools like OmniFocus, Monday.com, and Things. The episode wraps up with a cautionary tale about outdated routers affecting internet performance and tips for navigating client inquiries.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:07 Old Man Yells at Cloud

00:39 Dental Implants and Simpsons Humor

01:12 Health PSA: Colonoscopy

02:23 Backup Solutions Discussion

02:51 Carbon Copy Cloner Features

05:06 Backblaze and iCloud Storage

16:11 Encryption and External Drives

19:47 Organizational Tools: OmniFocus and Daylight

23:51 Reflecting on OmniFocus

25:13 Automation and OmniFocus Pro

26:15 Exploring Monday.com

27:19 The Things App and Emojis

28:12 The Importance of Quick Input

28:46 Handling Too Many Tasks

34:35 Dealing with Poor Support

41:17 Client Internet Troubleshooting

45:54 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts