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🌥️ Cloud Storage Wrap-Up: What You Missed & How to Get Organized

2025-10-28 06:11:17

I just wrapped up a six-part series on cloud storage, but if you missed an episode or still feel a little lost, this one’s for you. In this wrap-up, I’ll recap the highlights, share what I didn’t cover enough the first time, and give you a simple checklist you can use this week to finally take control of your files.

Whether you’re team Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, or iCloud Drive, this episode pulls it all together.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

• 🌐 A quick rewind of the “big five” services — and who each one is best for

• 🔑 The key differences between sync and backup (and why you need both)

• 🧩 How to make sense of mix-and-match setups without losing your mind

• 📋 A 7-step checklist for cloud sanity and security

• ⚡ Five “quick wins” you can do in ten minutes or less

• 🗂️ A 5-day cleanup plan to finally get organized

• ❓ Listener Q&A — the most common cloud storage questions, answered

💡 Why this episode matters

This isn’t just another tech tutorial. It’s the in-case-you-missed-it recap of an entire series — plus the extra tips that didn’t fit into the earlier episodes. If you’ve been meaning to pick a primary service, tighten up your sharing, or finally back up those important folders, this is your cheat sheet.

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🔗 Mentioned in this episode

• Google Drive

• Dropbox

• Microsoft OneDrive

• Box

• Apple iCloud Drive

• Previous episodes of the Cloud Storage Series (July–September 2025) in the podcast feed

So, which cloud storage service are you going to stick with? Hit play to get the recap and start fresh.

A Quick Update: The Your Tech Makeover Newsletter Is Here!

2025-10-21 09:00:00

In this short bonus episode, Frank shares something new forYour Tech Makeover listeners... the launch of the Your Tech Makeover Newsletter on Substack! 🎉

If you love the show but sometimes wish you could get quick, easy-to-read tech tips right in your inbox, this newsletter is for you. Every couple of weeks, Frank will send short posts with practical advice, helpful links, and behind-the-mic stories, all in plain English, just like the podcast.

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Stay tuned! A new full episode drops next week!

🎙️ Move Fast and Break Things: What It Means for Everyday Tech Users

2025-10-14 04:55:24

You’ve heard the phrase “Move fast and break things” but what does it really mean for the tech we use every day?

In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo explores the origins of this Silicon Valley motto and how it’s shaped the way tech companies build the tools we all rely on. From Facebook’s early days to modern AI rollouts, Frank looks at when moving fast fuels innovation, and when it leads to chaos.

Whether you’re a casual user, a small business owner, or someone launching your own project, this episode will help you understand how to stay smart in a world that moves fast and breaks things on purpose.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• 🧪 The origin story of the “move fast” mindset (and Facebook’s role in it)

• 🚀 Examples of when speed led to breakout success, like Instagram and TikTok

• 🔒 Where things broke, including Zoom’s security stumbles and Tesla’s Autopilot controversies

• 🧭 How companies like Apple and Microsoft strike a safer, slower balance

• 🛠️ Tips for staying protected when using fast-moving tech (yes, backups are still your friend!)

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If you enjoy this episode, consider supporting Your Tech Makeover! Listeners who contribute $25 or more will receive $25 off a one-on-one tech consultation with Frank.

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📌 Mentioned in this episode:

• Facebook’s “Move Fast” mantra

• Instagram’s pivot to photo sharing

• TikTok’s rapid innovation cycle

• Zoom’s early privacy concerns

• Tesla Autopilot software updates

• Apple’s product rollout philosophy

• Microsoft’s cloud transformation

Have you ever benefited from a fast tech rollout or been burned by a rushed update? Let me know!

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