The Photo Backup Strategy You're Probably Not Using
You've been meaning to back up your photos for months. Maybe years. The dongle you bought for Christmas is still in the box.

Carmi Levy explains why physical backup solutions never work—humans aren't disciplined enough to plug things in regularly, and those devices get lost or run over in driveways anyway. The conversation moves through automatic cloud backup options that sync without thinking, privacy nightmares when families share accounts, and the Amazon Photos feature most Prime members don't realize they have. Shane shares how his parents accidentally broadcast their gift shopping on Apple TV, and Carmi breaks down which services actually deliver on storage promises for multiple users.

Learn why your data needs to exist in three places, how to clean up your phone without deleting memories, and which backup method works best for managing older family members' photos.

Why Your Email Account Is a Ticking Time Bomb
You're still hanging onto that internet provider email address from 1999. The second you switch providers, two decades of messages vanish forever.

Carmi Levy breaks down why treating your inbox like a filing cabinet is a disaster waiting to happen—from people storing social insurance numbers in Gmail to losing everything when accounts get hacked. Shane and Carmi contrast old-school POP accounts that trap emails on one device with cloud-based systems that sync everywhere, explore why 15 gigs of Gmail storage makes people never delete anything, and explain what happens when cyber criminals find your authentication data sitting in your inbox. Hear about the security risks most people ignore, why two-factor authentication actually matters, and how to export an entire mailbox if you absolutely need to.

Discover which kind of email account you actually have, how to separate important messages from clutter, and why that Bob's the best 1999 address needs to go.

GUEST: Carmi Levy

Originally aired on 2026-01-05

The Photo Backup Strategy You're Probably Not Using You've been meaning to back up your photos for months. Maybe years. The dongle you bought for Christmas is still in the box.
Carmi Levy explains why physical backup solutions never work&mdash;humans aren't disciplined enough to plug things in regularly, and those devices get lost or run over in driveways anyway. The conversation moves through automatic cloud backup options that sync without thinking, privacy nightmares when families share accounts, and the Amazon Photos feature most Prime members don't realize they have. Shane shares how his parents accidentally broadcast their gift shopping on Apple TV, and Carmi breaks down which services actually deliver on storage promises for multiple users.
Learn why your data needs to exist in three places, how to clean up your phone without deleting memories, and which backup method works best for managing older family members' photos.
Why Your Email Account Is a Ticking Time Bomb You're still hanging onto that internet provider email address from 1999. The second you switch providers, two decades of messages vanish forever.
Carmi Levy breaks down why treating your inbox like a filing cabinet is a disaster waiting to happen&mdash;from people storing social insurance numbers in Gmail to losing everything when accounts get hacked. Shane and Carmi contrast old-school POP accounts that trap emails on one device with cloud-based systems that sync everywhere, explore why 15 gigs of Gmail storage makes people never delete anything, and explain what happens when cyber criminals find your authentication data sitting in your inbox. Hear about the security risks most people ignore, why two-factor authentication actually matters, and how to export an entire mailbox if you absolutely need to.
Discover which kind of email account you actually have, how to separate important messages from clutter, and why that Bob's the best 1999 address needs to go.
GUEST: Carmi Levy
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-05

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.

From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.

If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Advertisement