Got a shiny new phone, tablet or laptop over the holidays? The way you set up your device in that first hour can save you hours of frustration or create them. Rushing through the setup is how bad habits get baked in from day one.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Why updating your operating system first is absolutely non-negotiable
📌 What those boring setup screens are actually deciding for you
🛡️ How to set a proper passcode and what biometrics really mean for your privacy
✅ Getting your password manager and authenticator apps transferred correctly
📌 Managing automatic updates and Find My Device settings
🔗 How to properly wipe and dispose of your old device responsibly
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Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?
Running a small business through 2025 meant navigating constant tech changes, from AI becoming mainstream to evolving security threats. If you kept showing up, kept learning, and kept making decisions despite the noise, you have built something valuable. In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Why filtering out shiny new tools and asking better questions shows real business maturity
📌 How small habits like weekly backup checks and monthly password reviews compound into major protection
🛡️ The difference between chasing perfection and building resilient systems that recover when things go wrong
📌 What is coming for Rise and Shine in 2026, including the new Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule with themed episodes
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The end of the year creates a natural pause, but your digital systems keep running regardless. Tools, automations, subscriptions and workflows continue by default, even when the circumstances that created them have shifted entirely. In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Why temporary tech solutions often become permanent by accident
📌 How unfinished decisions create background fatigue and overwhelm
🛡️ The difference between ongoing maintenance and finite closure work
✅ Why fewer inherited systems make January decisions simpler
📌 How to identify one thing that served its purpose and end it cleanly
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Have you ever received a notification that looked like your tech was hurling abuse at you? A friend of a friend sent Charly a screenshot of their Apple Fitness notification displaying what appeared to be profanity, and the mystery needed solving. In this lighthearted Boxing Day episode, Charly explains what personalisation tokens are, why they sometimes fail spectacularly, and how to avoid embarrassing automation mishaps in your own business communications.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ What the mysterious %@ symbol actually means in app notifications
📌 Why personalisation tokens break and display placeholder text instead of names
🛡️ The importance of testing automations with varied name formats including hyphenated, accented, and long names
✅ A classic QA testing joke that every tech person will appreciate
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