Before it gets too complicated, simplify

We don’t wake up one day to declare we want to complicate our lives. It’s a gradual thing that happens. And it happens while we’re busy working or living our lives. But once we feel burnout coming, we seek a solution to fix it.

Let's stay in touch

No lead magnets. No sales emails. I'm not even trying to convince you to join my email list. But you sure will learn new things if you're on it.

Hi, I'm Kia

I help coaches and consultants make IT so simple it’s invisible. If you’re fed up with tech friction wasting your time and looking for a way out...

Book a discovery call

Blog

Friday Fury: Cheesy newsletter shit

No one likes an audit

Your time is worth more

Being last works

Productivity is dying

Friday Fury: The hustle

Make space for simplicity

You don't need to overcomplicate IT

Destructive wrong answers

The 80/20 rule to rule them all

Friday Fury: Selling shovels

Make IT so simple it's invisible

Unlearn to learn

Turn it off and on again

All the gear but no idea

Life is better when it’s simpler

Never lose the art of conversation

Don’t wait, create

It doesn’t have to be perfect

Productivity is a lie

Friday Fury: Twitter narcissists

Nothing ever goes to plan

The journey, not the destination

Listen to the whisper

From simplicity to spaghetti at Basecamp

FOMO is killing your productivity

The importance of not having a job

Is the autofocus on a Fujifilm camera good?

iPhone screen modes

Mac dock, apps and desktop setup

It's ok to just use the stock Apple apps

Always wanted one. Now I have one.

iPhone – Jan '23

The right side of your brain is screaming

The right video tools do matter

And now for something completely different

Being creative means being selfish

How to keep your data safe

'Busyness' can kill opportunities

I don’t look forward to the weekend

It’s time to let go of things

No, I don’t have an iPad

Stop looking at features

The best lazy email workflow

Saving money is simpler

In with the new

Merry Christmas

Who’s in your corner?

Do this if using email is annoying

iPhone screen 12/22

Stop having meetings

We all have our own rhythm

The simpler it is, the better the outcome

I wish things just worked!

How can adding something help you simplify?

Step back and take stock

Is your Mac like this?

Stop hacking your tools!

Are you using automation because you’re busy?

Never fear the unknown

Basecamp is the modern day Rolodex

Basecamp is the ultimate blank piece of paper

Complexity creates complications

Change can be difficult

Copying a system isn’t the answer

Technology should only be useful

Quality always has a price

Keeping your business organised with Daylite

Opportunities Board in Daylite

Apple macOS security features

Email is the only constant

Being nostalgic with tools

Can't wait to get Chuck back on the road!

If it’s clunky it’ll make you unproductive

Upgrading your business

Here’s why your Mac is slow or isn’t starting

Your business needs to evolve

Backup is great, but offline is better!

Complicated tech shittery

It’s always hard at the beginning

Jump in feet first and learn while doing

Using apps you already have

What password manager should you use

Your life could be a constant holiday

Planning for the worst

The problem with email inbox zero

The right tools are better than any ‘system’

Your email privacy should always matter

Your best idea is usually your first

No question is a stupid question

Does your tech bring you joy?

Minimise your business tools

How not to forget your best ideas

Inbox-zero is possible, here’s how

My Mac Dock 08/22

How secure is your client’s data?

You’re wasting way too much time on email

Too busy to fix your busyness

Work tools and Business tools are different

Stepping back to square one

Having everything in one place

Simplifying your tech security

Making things simpler to have more time

Tech that’s easy to use and simple to maintain

Fearing tech isn’t the answer

The pitfalls of working remotely

You don’t have to use all the features

Getting more out of your Mac

How to keep track of everything in your business

Making things simpler is the ultimate goal

Many don’t understand simplicity

How to use TextExpander to save you days of work

Multitasking is overrated

Apple Mail: Organisation without folders

Wanting and needing are two different things

How to keep your Apple Mac secure

Before it gets too complicated, simplify

Apple Mail: The power of simplicity

Always secure your Apple data and passwords

Ecamm Live is what I use to record my videos

Don’t focus on the software

Systemising your business

Identifying friction points

Email organisation with an Apple CRM

Be busy doing nothing

Online vs offline Apple apps for your business

My Mac Dock 06/22

Your tech foundation is vital to your business

Not following the Apple ’how to’ herd

Apple apps for your business

Don’t 'unread' it. Deal with it!

Everyone’s always rushing

Some like the complexity

Parasitic complicators

Apple didn’t kill the password

World of beauty and simplicity

Letting go is hard

More life. Less work.

Apple’s new productivity push

Boost your productivity with constraints

Freedom to roam

Don't fear failure

Road to simplicity

My iPhone setup for a road trip

Things 3 task manager with no tags

Always be backing up!

Simpler. Calmer. Clutter-free.

HEY! It's not you, it's me!

Vimeo, and their BS!

The right tools for success

Greg Morris Podcast

My iPhone Dock 03/22

Friday Fury: Just ship it!

Basecamp update

Stop the complexity

My Mac Dock 05/22

The simpler the better

Solution to a problem

Show, don’t tell

Friday Fury with Adrian Oprea

Simplify your note-taking process

Great knowledge is out there

Don't be 'salesy'

Gain clarity by talking to a peer

You already have the app!

Search for a simpler app

Niche down on social media

Friday Fury: Fake experts

Never cheap out on tools

Scheduling with SavvyCal

Content creation and the tech

Using video in your business

Friday Fury: Special episode

Do you own your data?

It’s ok not to know

Things don’t last forever

Friday Fury: Apple Support is a fucking joke

Revisiting an old friend: Daylite

Working from home vs Remote work

The grass is just fine

Giving value to time

It’s ok to be wrong

Friday Fury: Whereby app

This should scare you

Avoid the software trap

How not to forget great ideas

Simplicity is hard

You only need a Rolodex and some Post-its

We learn from our mistakes

Why I’m never busy

Happiness is time without friction

Be ruthless and say NO!

Time is your most valuable asset

Conversation with Mary Hamilton

Conversation with Andra Zaharia

Conversation with Jack Bingham

If you're liked by everyone, you're not being yourself

Conversation with Chris Raroque

Conversation with Paul Minors

Not everything has to be polished

Every day should be a personal day

Conversation with Guilherme Ferreira

Why is your name pronounced 'K'?

It’s not working

Evolve the way you work

Conversation with Elizabeth Pampalone

Practicality not Hope

Put your own mask on first

Choose process over tools

Conversation with Sebestian Ong

Take time to absorb

Milestones matter more

Friday Fury: I’m off to pick tomatoes in Spain

Be mindful with your time

Multitasking isn’t good for anyone

Remote work is just a fad

They can’t fix every problem

Stop paying for nothing

Life shouldn’t be incidental

Simplicity isn’t for everyone

Do you value your time?

Is it vanity, metrics or both?

The pressures of making daily videos

IT doesn’t care about you

More tech isn’t the answer

How much data do you need?

When you know your audience...

Great podcast about managing client expectations

I love hearing from people, but...

Copywriting done right

Playing chess with technology

Build the right foundation

Can your Mac get a virus?

Keeping your Mac secured

Protecting your email privacy

Never reuse your password

Keeping your passwords safe

Don’t fear simplicity

Am I a Tech Communist?

Does it ‘fit’ you?

Make IT transferable

Know where your data is

Less is always an option

Free isn't always free

Software is the new drug

Minimal effort, maximum output

The power of less

Simplicity with multiple tools

The power of 'NO'

Laziness is the best ROI

Backing up explained

Be nice and smile

Once it's gone, it's gone

iCloud is not a backup

All is not lost

Limiting your inboxes

Storm before the calm

Don't be set in your ways

Riding the wrong wave

Embrace your weaknesses

Is it time to stop using Zoom?

Apple M1 Powered MacBook Air 2020

How to simplify your iPhone for a better workflow

OMG, I love my clients!

Friday Fury: Your business

Finding the right tools can be hard

Sack your rigid agenda and live your life

Humans are creatures of bad habits

Friday Fury: Password security

Bouncing between tools won’t help

What's Tech Minimalism

Talking about, backup again!

Step back and take a top-down view to fix things

Email automation isn’t for everyone

Organising your apple mail workflow

Friday Fury: Do listen, don’t listen

If you lose your Mac, would you be worried?

Where I stand on email tracking and security

Don't get press-ganged into working their way

Sometimes it's ok to have nothing

Friday Fury: HEY

First look at HEY email service

Security and virus protection for your Mac starts with you

Listening to your gut feelings

Work on your own flow, don't copy

Friday Fury: Complications

How to choose the best Apple device to buy

You need to cut the noise

What was your best onboarding experience?

Work-life balance?

Friday Fury: Service providers

More tech. More problems.

How are you feeling today?

This could be why your Mac running slow

Descript is an app that’ll be a game changer for your podcast or video

Friday Fury: Tech

How to use Apple Mail, Things 3 and Basecamp together‍

How to use email with your task or project manager

Organising your email with a task or project manager

How messy is your email inbox?

Limitations are good for productivity

Let’s talk about backing up, again!

Stop staring at that blank sheet of paper and go for a walk

Using Notion for social media outreach (mini CRM)

Stop wasting your time searching for a solution

Great conversations can teach you many new things

How I make my daily videos

Are you doing IT right?

You’re not going to be productive if you’re always in meetings!

Your workshop could be in danger if…

Calming your communication with Basecamp

Not all routines are good routines

Membership launch!

Switching to a new app isn’t going to help you

Don’t get blinded by cost, look for the benefits

Achieve more in your life by simplifying

Do you suffer from FOMO?

Create a distraction-free environment

Automation is a blessing and a curse

Happy King's day 2020!

Basecamp: The Footnotes

Basecamp: The Tools

Basecamp: The Permissions

Basecamp: The Reasons

Basecamp: The Philosophy

Does your business run on a solid foundation?

Creating calmness at work is easy if you know how

Backing up is not only for your data

Productivity isn’t what you're told it is

Tame your iPhone notifications with Tech Minimalism

Organising your iPhone with Tech Minimalism

Tech Minimalism: Fixing Your Email Workflow - Lesson 1/5

Tech Minimalism: Organising Your Documents - Lesson 2/5

Tech Minimalism: Utilising a Task Manager - Lesson 3/5

Tech Minimalism: Keeping It All In Sync - Lesson 4/5

Tech Minimalism: Working Better Remotely - Lesson 5/5

Your ideas should be put into practice

Don’t be in the wrong room

Time waits for no one

I’m very proud to announce...

Being ‘productive’ doesn’t mean what you think it means

The killer features that help

Things can always be improved

Do workshops work?

Do you have backup tools?

You get what you pay for

Now is the time to work on your business

Should you use Basecamp or Notion?

This helped me overcome one of my fears

Having 15 spoons isn’t necessary

My thoughts on online courses & ‘help’ articles

Your clients should not jump through hoops

Too much choice can be a burden

Why black & white? It’s all about simplicity

Beware of people selling snake oil disguised as 'remote work' advice

If you need Tech or IT help through this crisis, just ask

Don’t follow the 'remote work' hype blindly

What’s on my iPhone - March 2020

The importance of being poor

Be your own client, then simplify

Start paying attention to the remote work conversation

Perfectionism is not your friend

Email is not the problem

Don’t be Norm

Do you use a password manager?

Remote work can help your business thrive

Beware of the 'Digital Transformation' buzzword

Stop losing business due to lack of communication

I’ve had enough! I’m just WAY too busy!

How to organise files & folders with tags on your Mac

Using a calendar vs a task manager

People confuse simple with easy

How to organise your iCloud files

iCloud and how to backup your data properly

Things 3: My task manager of choice and how I use it

Will doing the opposite of what you’re currently doing work?

Stop forgetting things, use a task manager

Choose your tools wisely

Simplify your Mac

Can this new tool from Basecamp help with your email organisation?

Trust your workflow, not the app!

Getting out of your comfort zone - short MacJunky history

Failure is not something you should worry about

Are you wasting time with your Mac?

How to create a simple filing structure that works

Asking for help is never a bad thing

What's the #NoCode movement and how can it help you?

So how safe is your data?

What not to do when choosing the right tools

Fewer complications lead to more time

You’re not alone, everybody hates change

Why use the cloud and not dedicated servers?

Is it possible to only work 3-4 hours a day?

Just because it’s simple, doesn’t mean it’s easy

How often do you check your email?

Yes, it is possible to have email inbox-zero

How to organise your email mailboxes

Fixing your complicated and messy email

So, what’s Tech Minimalism?

Back up your mac and stay happy

Want to stay hyper-focused?

How to have a happy & productive day

How do you keep your Mac data safe?

How many inboxes do you actually need?

Why the need for complications?

Is this the wrong platform?

New tools & the new Dojo

Don’t fall into the trap!

Do what you want

Technology for good

The right environment

Learning all the time

Stay ahead of the game with your IT & Tech

How many subscription services do you use?

Do you keep leaving things to the last minute?

Why I’m no longer using Todoist

Are you using the right tool?

How I work with Basecamp and my calendar

The importance of not being busy

How to focus better with hard borders

Create more time by allocating it better

Simpler than simple?

Man flu & business

What's on my iPhone

Headaches and goals

Why are you always so busy?

Work files vs backup vs archive

Coach vs consultant

Does the way you work with your clients suck!?

Security, privacy & GDPR

Todo lists & calendars

Tech and IT frustrations

Backup best practices

Stop moving your emails!

Crazy email folders!

Time blocking, a friendly debate with Paul Minors

Time blocking SUCKS!

Simplify Gmail extension

Zapier makes mundane tasks easier

Todoist, why I use it and why I stopped using Pipedrive & Asana

How to create a simple workflow

G Suite vs Google apps

Todoist: How to simplify your task list

Work anywhere with just your iPhone

Stop fighting with your email

How to simplify your iPhone

How to simplify the file & folder structure

The philosophy behind Tech Minimalism and simplicity