602: Tech Tantrums: When Siri and Bluehost Team Up to Test Your Patience

In this episode of Command Control Power, Joe dives into various tech frustrations, starting with longstanding complaints about Siri's inefficiencies that even die-hard Apple fans acknowledge. The discussion pivots to the troubles faced after switching from a MacBook Air to a MacBook Pro, including stability issues and slower wake times. Joe shares a recent ordeal with a client's Bluehost account where an email disruption led to a series of frustrating support calls, tying up days of his time. Technical missteps and inefficient customer service compounded the problem, leading to an exasperating experience. The conversation also touches on alternative tech like the Meshtastic & LoRa system for peer-to-peer text communications during grid-down scenarios. The episode wraps up with reflections on the toll such tech issues take on professionals and a call for listener experiences with better hosting solutions and emerging tech.   00:00 Introduction and Siri Complaints 00:33 Switching to MacBook Pro: Initial Impressions 01:01 Technical Issues with MacBook Pro 01:55 USB-C Cable Troubleshooting 03:21 Monitor and Display Problems 07:25 Apple's Expensive Solutions 08:57 One Password and Captcha Issues 11:16 Bluehost Email Troubles 25:02 A Series of Missteps 25:41 Holding It Together 26:12 The Restore Process 26:41 Client Frustrations 27:22 Website and Email Issues 30:13 Bluehost's Role 35:53 Support Challenges 44:56 Exploring Mesh Networks 52:48 Concluding Thoughts

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