As 2023 begins, it’s a good time to start thinking about next year’s technical solutions. These solutions help you stay organized, secure, and up-to-date with the latest technology. Below are his 2023 technical solutions that he is considering for next year.
Make weekly Time Machine backups and rotate the drive.
One of the most important technical solutions is backing up your data regularly. Time Machine is a great tool for this as it makes it easy to create backups of your Mac’s data. But don’t forget to rotate your Time Machine drive as it can fail or get damaged over time. Rotating your drives ensures you always have a reliable backup in case of an emergency. I struggled with this because in 2022 I had his 90% of his belongings in storage (including drives), but I will make this a big habit in 2023. If you need a new Time Machine drive (or a second drive), here’s a great USB-C option.
Continue to consider offsite/cloud backups
In addition to making regular backups of your data, it’s also a good idea to make offsite backups in case of natural disasters, fires, water leaks, theft, etc. There are many cloud storage providers that offer backup services. You can use a physical storage device such as an external hard drive to keep it safe away from your home or office. I currently use his Backblaze on both Macs and Plex servers running Windows 11, and I can’t say enough about the price/performance. Note: Services like iCloud and Google Drive are not backups. They are sync tools. A true backup is a one-way backup.
Continue your self-hosting experiment
Self-hosting refers to hosting your own content rather than using a third-party provider. Tools like Umbrel make setting up and managing a self-hosted server easy. Exploring this option could be a worthwhile technical solution for next year. I currently run my own Bitcoin node and host a TOR relay.
I also spend a lot of time on the new Nostr protocol, which is becoming an important part of my tech life. This he expects to continue into 2023. I’ve been concerned for some time that so much of computing is platform dependent. We appreciate that in the second half of 2022 we have seen a big move and focus on the protocol. The web is built on his IMAP, SMTP, HTTP and other protocols, and he hopes Nostr will be the leading protocol for the next decade. Jack Dorsey recently donated his 14 bitcoins to Nostr core developers.
Nostr is a decentralized protocol aimed at creating a censorship-resistant global data-sharing network with a focus on improving social media. Allow every user to run their own relay instead of relying on a single central server. This relay allows users to publish content by creating posts, signing them with a private key, and sending them to other servers for relay. These relays are responsible for forwarding posts to other relay participants. A user can choose to trust one or more of his relays with his data. If a user’s information has been removed or a broadcast has been blocked due to a collusion of relays, the user has the option to run their own relay. Users censored by a particular relay can also start their own network of relays and share data to create a powerful network for distributing content.Project built on top of Nostr Check out this site for the collection of.
Allow iCloud photos to be exported to regular file formats from Photos.app every month
If you use iCloud Photos to store and sync your photos and videos, remember to export them from the Photos app to regular file formats on a regular basis. This ensures that you have copies of your photos and videos in an easily accessible and portable format. Exporting your photos on a monthly basis is a good way to stay organized and always have a backup of your memories. I currently use PhotosTakeOut to export photos to Plex servers and then back them up with Backblaze. Doing this regularly will limit your lock-in to Apple if you ever want to leave Apple’s services.
Investigate passwords that need to be changed
Another important technical solution is to check and update passwords regularly. This helps prevent access to accounts and data by unauthorized individuals. Start by identifying the passwords you use most often, and consider using a password manager to create strong, unique passwords for each account. Since I currently use 1Password to manage my passwords, I use the WatchTower feature to help me find passwords to change.
Make sure you’re using multi-factor authentication wherever it’s supported
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security feature that requires you to provide an additional form of authentication before accessing your account or services. This includes things like one-time codes and biometric scans sent to your phone. MFA can provide an extra layer of protection for your account, so we recommend enabling it whenever possible. You can generate codes using tools like 1Password, Google Authenticator, and Authy.
Remove apps and services you no longer use
As we accumulate more and more apps and services, our devices become cluttered, disorganized, and personal information exposed. whereverOne of the tech solutions for next year is to review the apps and services you use and consider removing the ones you don’t need or use anymore. Many apps allow you to delete your account from within the app, but if not, visit their website to check.
Filter and organize notes from Apple Notes
If you use Apple Notes to store your notes, ideas, and other information, it’s a good idea to review and organize your notes regularly. This keeps you organized and gives you quick access to the information you need. Consider creating folders and tags to categorize your notes. I know I have a lot of random notes from a house building project and I would like to keep them well organized. is to record in
Experiment with new HomeKit automations and scenes
When I moved to a new house, I wiped out all my existing HomeKit scenes and automations because I created a brand new HomeKit environment. This year I want to settle into a new routine with HomeKit scenes and home automation. Automations allow you to set specific actions to occur based on specific triggers. For example, you can set an automation to turn off all lights in your home when you lock your front door. Scenes allow you to control multiple devices with a single command. For example, you can create a “good morning” scene that turns on the lights, starts up his coffee machine, and adjusts the thermostat to your preferred temperature all at once. We’re considering some of his HomeKit-powered blinds in the living room and plan to create a “movie” scene. Also, I recently got a Roborock S7MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum. Looking forward to playing around with HOOB and adding it to his HomeKit.
wrap up
As we enter the new year, many of us make resolutions and goals for the coming year. If you’re a tech enthusiast, why not consider adding some tech-focused solutions to your list? What tech resolutions are you planning for 2023? Let us know in the comments!
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