Cloud Tech, Catastrophes, and the Case for a Correct Tech Stack
“The cloud is not just a place to store your data; it's a new way to do computing." - Paul Maritz
The title of the blog - that’s a lot of “C”s 😂😂😂
You know those moments where you shake your head at your silly self? Yeah… I had one of those recently. I was a ding-dong and fried my laptop. It was totally my fault, and I did it in such a silly way that I’m not going to share how.
Thankfully, I have “stupid insurance” (my term, not their’s…). So off my laptop went to the tech store, where I was assured it would be fixed or replaced. They even gave me a loaner. A loaner that was… well… let’s just say it was the sloth of the computer world. But I thought, No problem! It’s only “three to five days”, I’ll stick it out with the slug.
Fast forward three weeks (yes, three), and I’m still being “one-to-three-dayed” to death.
I finally cracked
I took my frustrated self back to the store, returned the loaner and bought a new laptop. At first, I told myself I’d return it when my original one came back. But then I realized… nope. It’s staying. Now I have a backup. If I am a computer ding dong again, I’ll be ready.
The 10-Minute Setup
Here’s where cloud technology showed its magicalness. The very first thing I did was grab my USB key and install 1Password (I have my emergency kit on the USB, with redacted info that I know by heart). 1Password is my critical app for linking to everything else. From there, it was bada-boom, badda-bing; I logged back into my three main Chrome profiles:
Accounting
Productivity
Website
Within minutes, I was back to 99% operational. A couple of desktop apps later (Facebook Messenger, Slack, Stream Deck, WhatsApp), and I was fully up and running.
Why This Matters for Your Tech Stack
This whole ordeal reinforced exactly why keeping your tech stack clean, cloud-based and current is a winner (again with the “Cs):
Catastrophe Planning
You’re never truly down and out
If one device fails, you’re still protected
Ease
Switching devices becomes painless
Efficiency
No hours wasted installing, updating, or hunting for files
Whether you’re running a business, managing clients, or just keeping your life organized:
Invest in the right equipment
I honestly never knew a computer could be so slow, but I now appreciate how investing in a good computer is critical
Keep your tech stack clean and lean
It will ease getting back up and running, and every app you have opens the door to another security risk
Invest and optimize your cloud technology
This streamlines day-to-day operations and mitigates downtime
Your future self will thank you when disaster strikes, and your here-and-now self will bask in the efficiency glory of the right tech and processes!
