653: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Deferrals

In this episode of Command Control Power, the hosts humorously discuss their tech-related frustrations and the nuances of tech support. They struggle with audio issues at the beginning, but then delve into the timing issues with Apple's OS updates and deferrals, highlighting the challenges of managing these updates for clients. There's a light-hearted recount of personal tech issues, such as using HomePods and streaming music services. They also share the complexities of dealing with ISPs, particularly with switching providers and maintaining service quality. The episode concludes with a quirky story about a tech support session interrupted by a client's unexpected firing. 00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:12 Technical Difficulties and Setup 06:17 ISP Experiences and Switching to Frontier 08:07 Nostalgia and Local References 11:57 Dealing with ISPs and Customer Service 19:46 Frontier Fiber and Recommendations 23:05 Awkward Client Interaction 24:47 Tahoe Deferrals Explained 26:15 Apple's 90-Day Update Policy 29:04 Challenges with OS Updates 32:25 Client Management Strategies 36:49 The Frustrations of Tech Updates 50:45 Humorous Client Stories 52:20 Closing Remarks and Announcements

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653: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Deferrals is an episode from Command Control Power: Apple Tech Support & Business Talk by PsiMac.

This episode is 49:00 long.

This episode was published on Jan 20, 2026.

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