Podcasts by Home Gadget Geeks
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Jay Franze with Chat GPT Follow-up and Tech Regrets for 2023–HGG593 from 2023-12-02T13:55:13
Jay Franze is my guest this week. Jay continues to use ChatGPT and finds it helpful for drafting documents from bullet points. We talk about some limitations of ChatGPT and how prompt engineering c...
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Sammie Collison with Updates on the Bellevue Library, New Additions and Reading Recommendations for the Season–HGG592 from 2023-11-25T13:07:09
In this week’s podcast, I had the Sammie Collison. We delved into the exciting developments surrounding her new role at the library, providing listeners with an update on various aspects. Fro...
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Erin Lawrence with Temu Exposed, Chromebook Plus Review, Pixel Watch 2 and Govee Lights–HGG591 from 2023-11-18T14:25:11
This week we have Erin Lawrence from https://www.techgadgetscanada.com/. I’ve got the inside scoop on her Temu experiment—providing a comprehensive update and addressing the burning question:...
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Ed Sullivan with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and Jackery Batteries for a Mobile Podcast Studio Setup–HGG590 from 2023-11-11T14:48:29
Ed Sullivan is my guest this week and he shared insights into his advanced mobile podcast setup, centered around the 2021 16” MacBook Pro M1 Max 32 GB as the processing hub. The audio setup feature...
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Jim is Solo and Discusses Health Updates, Health Gamification and Stuff to do at the end of the Year–HGG589 from 2023-11-04T13:21:15
In this episode I am solo. I have a few personal updates for you. We look at some health gadgets that we have turned into dinner time family games. I ask a question to you about a new type of forma...
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Gavin Campbell with Home Assistant’s Local Voice AI, mmWave Sensors, Zigbee vs. Z-Wave, 3D Printing and Smart Lawn Watering–HGG588 from 2023-10-21T13:04:43
Gavin Campbell joins me this week as we talk about how Home Assistant introduces a local voice assistant with wake words. Gavin is enthusiastic about mmWave sensors, Aqara FP2, which can detect peo...
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Innovation Unleashed: Dave McCabe’s 3D Printing Journey with Bambu Lab–HGG587 from 2023-10-14T14:03:26
Dave McCabe joins me this week. We’ll be discussing his recent woodworking projects, including items he’s crafted for his office. Dave has also recently acquired a 3D printer, and you&#...
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Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org with 2024 Economic Outlook: Impact on Tech Purchases–HGG586 from 2023-10-08T14:36:14
Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org are joining me, and we’re going to discuss the economic outlook for 2024 and how it might impact tech purchases. We’ll also dedicate some time to ta...
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Christian Johnson with Reliefband, the MGM/Caesars Hack and an Update on Windows 11–HGG585 from 2023-09-23T13:52:42
This week, I’m joined by Christian Johnson for an exciting update on his pilot’s license journey and the tech that played a pivotal role in his progress. We’ll also dive into the ...
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Paul Braren and Lots of Stuff to Catch Up on!–HGG584 from 2023-09-10T14:10:32
Paul Braren from TinkerTry.com joins me this week and we catch up with him. It’s been a busy time for Paul. Both moving and changing jobs has kept him on his toes when it comes to technology....
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Marv Bee with the NetAlly Cyber Scope, Bose Sound Sport, AI News and a New Podcast–HGG583 from 2023-09-02T13:50:30
In this episode, I’m joined by Marv Bee. We dive into the NetAlly CyberScope and the Bose SoundSport earbuds. We also discuss AI based on an Engadget article and learn about Marv’s new ...
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Irrigreen CEO Shane Dyer and Precision Irrigation for Lawn Water Savings–HGG582 from 2023-08-19T13:37:36
Joining us this week is a visionary leader who has been instrumental in revolutionizing the irrigation landscape – CEO Shane Dyer of Irrigreen. Get ready to gain some invaluable insights into the f...
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Jay Franze, Tips and Tricks for Discount Shopping Sites–HGG581 from 2023-08-12T13:40:54
Jay Franze joins us this week!. We caught up with Jay and asked about some new equipment he is using for his podcast as well as an update on the fire pit he mentioned the last time he was on. Jim m...
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Randy Walker with WordPress Updates, Tips and Tricks for 2023–HGG580 from 2023-08-05T13:46:08
This week we sit down with Randy Walker to dive into the world of WordPress and ask the question, why is WordPress still important? Before we start in on WordPress, Randy has a new podcasting mic t...
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Christian Johnson with Data Cold Storage and the Impact of the LLM in AI–HGG579 from 2023-07-29T13:08:12
Christian Johnson is back and we spend some time catching up on Maple Grove Partners. We have a discussion on the benefits of cold storage is how to make the most of it. We then discuss the increas...
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Marv Bee with Synology Storage Install and Car Infotainment Satisfaction Dropping–HGG578 from 2023-07-23T11:25:49
Marv Bee joins me this week and we catch up with him and the latest on the IT Business Podcast. We spend a few minutes at the beginning of the show talking about smart grills and outdoor cooking. W...
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Erin Lawrence with Dyson Stick Vac, Ninja Coffee Maker, Temu and Bluetti–HGG577 from 2023-07-16T11:50:12
Erin Lawrence joins this week. After and update from Erin, we look at the latest reviews from https://techgadgetscanada.com, including an update on smart vacuum cleaners, but traditional and robot,...
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Gavin Campbell with Meater, Ecowitt and Aqara Home Automation–HGG576 from 2023-07-08T13:55:56
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm is my guest this week. Gavin has a new Meater temperature probe and it’s changing the way he does grilling, and for the better! We talk a bunch about some new ...
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Nathaniel Lindley with Balancing Summer Fun and Productivity–HGG575 from 2023-06-26T14:02:37
Nathaniel Lindley is my guest this week! We catch up with Nathaniel and his work since COVID and have a chat about his outdoor sound setup and new patio that he installed this spring. Thanks for li...
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Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers with Computex 2023 Highlights and PCI Express 5.0 Storage–HGG574 from 2023-06-03T12:34:50
Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org join me for the show. In this episode, we explore the buzz surrounding PCI Express 5.0 storage, the standout highlights from Computex, the future of storage, th...
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Dan LeFebvre with Streamlining Audio Edits with AI and Jim Orders a New Ugreen UPS – HGG573 from 2023-05-20T13:13:26
Dan LeFebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast joins me this week! We cover some audio and video editing topics and how AI is starting to influence this process. Dan also moved recently and we tal...
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Marv Bee with Small Business AI Questions and UPS Recommendations – HGG572 from 2023-05-13T12:42:32
Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast joins me today. In this episode, we discuss the issues behind using Chat GPT and AI, covering things like attribution and sources, and how AI is missing the ab...
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So You Are Installing a Fire Pit? Jay Franze Guest – HGG571 from 2023-05-06T11:57:35
This week, we are excited to have Jay Franze join us to talk about building backyard fire pits. In this episode, we will cover everything you need to know about building a fire pit, including the m...
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Mark Robson with the Big BBQ and Grill Show for Summer 2023 – HGG570 from 2023-04-29T12:47:02
Summer is a time for outdoor activities, and one of the best ways to enjoy the warm weather is to fire up the grill. For many, grilling is an essential part of the summer season, providing a delici...
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Dr. Brian Fredlander with Innovations in Assistive Technology: How AI and OCR are Revolutionizing Accessibility–HGG569 from 2023-04-15T01:45:36
Dr. Brian Freelander joins us this week. Brian shares information about his work with students with cognitive disabilities during the pandemic and the development of new software and hardware. He t...
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Erin Lawrence with Withing Smart Scale, Alexa Smart Kettle, GE Smart Mixer and Echo Frames–HGG568 from 2023-03-31T22:47:30
Erin Lawrence joins this week (Don’t forget to visit https://TechGadgetsCanada.com for all the reviews). First, we look at the Withings Smart Scale, which Erin found to be problematic despite...
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Mike Wieger with Arccos Golf Smart Sensors and an iPhone and Apple Watch Upgrade Conversation–HGG567 from 2023-03-25T18:06:43
Mike Wieger is back for this week! In the show, we talk about some new golf tech that Mike has been using. I ask Mike about his opinion about upgrading my iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 4. Is now the ti...
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Kevin Schoonover and 2 Future PC Builds with AMD vs Intel–HGG566 from 2023-03-18T14:34:01
This week we have Kevin Schoonover and in this episode, we’ll be discussing Kevin’s plans for two PC builds – one using Intel and the other using AMD. We’ll dive deep into t...
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Jay Franze with Unlocking the Potential of Chat GPT: Insights, Ethics and Attribution–HGG565 from 2023-03-11T16:02:09
This week I’m joined by fellow tech enthusiast, Jay Franze and we have a lot to talk about. We’ll be discussing one of my favorite topics – Chat GPT – and exploring its pote...
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Sammie Collison: Beyond Books–Exploring the Surprising Capabilities of Local Libraries–HGG564 from 2023-03-04T13:00:01
In this episode, we delve into the power of local public libraries and what they have to offer in 2023. Sammie Collison, shares her experience working at the Bellevue Nebraska Public Library and hi...
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Getting to Know Randy Walker, Instructional Designer, Podcaster and Meetup Organizer in Detroit–HGG563 from 2023-02-25T14:02:55
Randy Walker joins us this week as a first-time guest and long-time listener. We get to know Randy and discover he is a contributor to two different Podcasts, The Daily Detroit Podcast and IT in th...
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Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm and Home Assistant Pros and Cons–HGG562 from 2023-02-12T14:50:41
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm joins this week and it’s mostly Home Assistant conversation. We open with a new bar gadget from Dave McCabe that I picked up at Dave’s new site, https://...
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Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast with Dio Speakers, Synology, HDTV Antennas–HGG561 from 2023-02-04T00:53:39
Join me this week as I sit down with Marv Bee, the host of the IT Business Podcast, for an insightful conversation. We delve into the latest updates from Marv and discuss the exciting advancements ...
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Bob and Ryan from the ThinkComputers Podcast join with a CES Wrap, Monitors, Soundbars and Dual Screen Laptops–HGG560 from 2023-01-27T21:15:44
We catch up with Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org and their experience from CES 2023. During the show we talk about the newest monitors on the market (hint: everything is curved now), the lates...
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Christian Johnson with a Look at LastPass Breach and Your Options Now–HGG559 from 2023-01-21T13:04:28
This week on Home Gadget Geeks Jim and Christian catch up on the Last Pass Data Breach. We talk about why the security industry had a field day and introduce foundational concepts to password manag...
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Jon Maddox from Channels a Look Back at 2022 and What is Ahead for 2023 for Channels–HGG558 from 2023-01-14T18:09:55
Jon Maddox from Channels (https://getchannels.com) joins this week on the podcast. We have lots of follow-up from our October 2021 show as Jon talks about the most important things added to Channel...
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Jay Franze, More Thoughts on a Solo Stove and Tech Productivity Gadgets for Your Desk–HGG557 from 2023-01-07T14:02:10
Jay Franze joins this week as we talk about Tech Tools on your Desk that increase your productivity. Lots of great gadgets in the conversation. But first, we chat again about the Solo Stove. I rece...
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Erin Lawrence with Ember Mug 2, 2022 Fire TV Cube and a Samsung Portable Projector–HGG556 from 2022-12-17T17:46:36
The famous Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com is back this week with 4 product reviews and some information about Jim that might alarm you. We cover the Ember Mug 2, Breville Barista Express,...
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Dave McCabe on Woodworking Projects with CNC and the End of Home Server Show Forums–HGG555 from 2022-12-10T17:45:43
Dave McCabe from the old Home Server Show and Reset Podcast joins this week. Dave has a very nice gift for Jim that he made on his CNC machine. You will have to watch the video to see it. We talk a...
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Mike Wieger Catch up and a Deep Dive on the PC/VR Build for Jim–HGG554 from 2022-12-03T02:14:03
Mike Wieger is back for the week! Need I say more? Lots of PC build conversation and we catch up with what is happening in Mike’s world. Thanks for your Patreon Support! Thanks for listening....
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Phil Collison talks Cherry Bounce with Whiskey, Turkey Temp Duel and Wood Splitting Tools Gone Wrong–HGG553 from 2022-11-26T14:13:45
Sammie was out sick tonight, so my oldest Phil joins me. We start the show with some talk about some cherry-infused whiskey that we made back in June and drank over Thanksgiving celebrations. We al...
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Dave Hamilton from Mac Geek Gab and All Things Apple–HGG552 from 2022-11-12T19:46:56
Dave Hamilton from the Mac Geek Gab Podcast joins me for this episode. Lots of great gadget conversation that goes well beyond Apple. We also have an extended conversation on VR. Make sure you visi...
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Marv Bee with Cyber Security Month Lessons, Tech Conferences and Updates on PC Builds–HGG551 from 2022-11-05T14:19:02
Marv Bee joins this week from the IT Business Podcast and we chat some about Cyber Security Month, a bit about upcoming tech conferences, my upcoming PC build and even some home automation conversa...
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Christian Johnson with MGP Updates, Christian’s Corner on Crypto Today and More PC Build Considerations–HGG550 from 2022-10-22T14:10:58
Christian Johnson is back for episode 550 with an update on Maple Grove Partners, his take on the current crypto space and markets. We wrap the show with a good hard look at some motherboards, memo...
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Edward Weniger from Alpha Bitcoin and an Update on the Crypto Business and Market–HGG549 from 2022-10-15T16:42:54
I have Edward Weniger, President, Alpha Bitcoin and local to Omaha. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of mining Bitcoin at home and on a commercial scale. We note that while commercial mi...
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Jay Franze with Enterprise Physical Security Tech–HGG548 from 2022-10-08T14:04:04
Jay Franze joins me this week. Jim has a new TV for the deck and we spend some time talking about Jay’s day job, lots of very gadget-driven technology. I think you will enjoy it. You can find...
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Bob and Ryan from Thinkcomputers.org with Thoughts on a New PC Build for Jim–HGG547 from 2022-10-02T13:16:30
Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers.org join me this week to talk about a new PC build that Jim is putting together. We chat about Intel vs AMD, what kind of Motherboard to go with, ...
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Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm with Home Automation updates and Jim is frustrated with it all–HGG546 from 2022-09-17T18:27:30
Gavin Campbell joins us from HomeTech.fm with updates on Home Automation topics from YoLink, Hubitat and Blue Iris. We also spend some time talking about Unraid and Home Assistant and different way...
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Agent Cru from WineSpies with a Better way to buy Wine and all kinds of Wine Gadgets–HGG545 from 2022-09-10T17:39:31
Agent Cru from Winespies.com joins us this week. Winespies not a wine club and there are no subscriptions to purchase. You simply buy what you want, when you want it. And with my favorite feature, ...
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Jay Franze from Franze and Friends with Sound and Audio Tips for Everyone–HGG544 from 2022-09-03T16:42:50
Jay Franze from http://franzeandfriends.com/ joins us this week as we look at some tips and tricks for anyone who cares about better sound. Advice for those who podcast or just want better audio fo...
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Mike Wieger with Orbit Smart Lawn Watering, Presearch Search and Flux Web 3.0 Decentralized Network–HGG543 from 2022-08-27T13:41:30
Mike Wieger is back this week! We talk some about the Orbit Smart Lawn Manifold that he recently installed. He is getting better coverage for sure. The rest of the show is dedicated to two new cryp...
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Phil Collison with 2 Apps that Make Live and Recorded Music Events Better–HGG532 from 2022-04-30T16:44:55
Phil Collison joins us this week. Phil is my oldest son and is and has been a drummer for both performance bands and some groups at local churches. He talks about how he became a drummer and the pr...
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Rich Hay and a New Role at Microsoft and the Q&A Community–HGG531 from 2022-04-23T17:26:09
Rich Hay joins us this week as we catch up with him and his new job at Microsoft. Rich is a good friend of the show and walks us through the process of becoming a Microsoft employee about 6 months ...
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Jon Biggs with Health and Fitness Tech Tracking–HGG530 from 2022-04-09T16:33:34
Jon Biggs joins this week and it’s all health tech. We look from top to bottom at monitoring your own health from regular check-ups from a doctor, services like 23andMe and Grail and even con...
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Cody Soodeen from Kara Water with the Kara Pure Making Fresh Water from the Air Around You–HGG529 from 2022-04-02T16:43:28
Cody Soodeen from Kara Water joins us this week as we look at the Kara Pure. Their mission statement says, “Kara Water wishes to decrease dependence on groundwater by fully tapping into air-water w...
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Gavin Campbell with a big Home Networking Change. Out with the old, in with the new–HGG528 from 2022-03-26T15:35:01
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm joins this week and it’s all about home networks. He installed a new one in the last few months and lives to tell — in pretty good detail. That is mostly...
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Why a Gas Truck Again? Plus Some Thoughts on a Techie way to make Sprits–Quicker with Data–HGG527 from 2022-03-19T16:15:26
Mike is back this week! We have a St. Patrick’s Day beer and whiskey pour to start the show. We ask Mike, “why a truck again?” and we wrap it with some conversation about Bespoken...
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Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org with Read Before You Purchase Reviews on Laptops, Motherboards and PC Cases–HGG526 from 2022-03-12T14:52:48
Bob and Ryan from https://thinkcomputers.org join us this week as we look at some of their reviews on laptops, motherboards, and new cases. We spend some time looking at the latest industry trends ...
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The new IT Business Podcast with Marv Bee—Mike has a new Truck–HGG525 from 2022-03-05T17:19:25
Marv Bee is back for the launch of his new podcast, The IT Business Podcast found at https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/. We also chat some about Marv’s newest purchase, an OLED TV that was in...
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A New Home Theater Setup—Considerations for TV, Tuner, Lights and more–HGG524 from 2022-02-19T14:44:05
Christian Johnson is back to fill us in on his latest Home Theater build. From considerations made for the TV to the thoughts behind the tuner, wiring and power, we get the scoop on his setup. Lots...
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Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm with Home Security Camera Choices–HGG523 from 2022-02-12T17:27:34
Gavin Campbell is back this week and is now a member of the HomeTech.fm crew! (Links down below) We spend most of the show talking about home security cams from Ring to Foscam and Sighthound to Blu...
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Update on T-Mobile 5G and Microsoft Translator–HGG522 from 2022-01-29T17:05:22
Jim gives a final update on his move to 5G Home Internet from T-Mobile. Jim also brings a hands-on review of Microsoft Translator and how he plans to use it for both Gallup and Home Gadget Geeks. W...
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Community Questions and Hands-on with T-Mobile 5G Home Internet–HGG521 from 2022-01-22T17:27:35
Mike and Jim take a few voicemail questions from the audience and then dive into a hands-on review of the new T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offering. We cover the good, the bad and the not yet figured ...
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Christian Johnson with Budget Server Storage and Network Changes Ahead–HGG520 from 2022-01-15T17:09:23
Christian Johnson from Maplegrove Partners is with us this week and we spend some time talking about the best way to purchase budget server hardware for those home storage fans. We also chat with C...
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Erin Lawrence with Ring Sensors, Homey Bridge, Ecovacs and Samsung Ultrawide and Curved Monitors from CES 2022–HGG519 from 2022-01-08T17:26:49
Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadget Canada helps us kick off the new year with some interesting Gadgets coming out of CES 2022! We have a look at the much-awaited glass break sensor from Ring for their ...
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A Home Gadget Geeks Look Back at 2021 and Look Ahead to 2022–HGG518 from 2022-01-01T17:07:47
Mike is back this week and we spend some time looking at our world of gadgets over the last year. What worked, what didn’t and what we really liked. We then spend some time looking ahead to 2...
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Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Techie Friends with Marvin Bee–HGG517 from 2021-12-18T17:39:34
The dictionary defines a “Techie” as a person who is expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing. We have Marvin Bee this week from the Podnutz Pro podcast and we l...
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Rebuilt Unraid! Better Than Ever and Lightning Fast!–HGG516 from 2021-12-11T17:43:32
Mike talks about his new Unraid build this week and all the parts that had to go into it. No big surprises, but lots of great stuff. All that and more. Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transc...
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Jay Mattison from TekEverything with PC Hardware Updates and Mechanical Keyboard Hands-On–HGG515 from 2021-12-04T17:58:32
We have Jay Mattison from TekEverything at TekEverything.com this week as we have a general conversation about the status of PC hardware purchasing here at the end of 2021. We also look at 2 differ...
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Erin Lawrence with Hand on Pixel 6 Pro Review and Echo Show 15 Preview–HGG514 from 2021-11-27T17:49:29
Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadgets Canada joins us this week as we do a long look at the new Pixel 6 Pro from Google. The good, the bad, and even the ugly and how she likes it so far. Will it replace ...
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Black Friday Trends for 2021 and Digital Assistances Everywhere–HGG513 from 2021-11-20T17:44:52
It’s great to have Mike back this week as we catch up with him and spend some time talking about Black Friday deal trends, Digital Assistances, Slickdeal Alerts and some of Jim’s newest...
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Brian Flanigan-Arthurs with TextExpander and Classroomscreen–HGG512 from 2021-11-14T00:27:15
Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, a Patreon Supporter and long-time listener joins us this week. We spend some time getting to know Brian and then dive into TextExpander. We then spend some time with Classro...
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Gavin Campbell with Emby / Kode Media Center and Unraid Setups–HGG511 from 2021-11-06T16:50:28
This week we have Patreon Supporter and long-time listener, Gavin Campbell, with us. In this episode, we get to know Gavin a bit. We walk thru his media center setup using Emby, Kode, and Channels....
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Jon Maddox from Channels and Updates for Channels 5.0 for Apple TV&iOS–HGG510 from 2021-10-30T17:10:16
This week we have Jon Maddox from Channels at https://getchannels.com/ joins us this week to talk about the updates for Channels 5.0 for Apple TV & iOS, as well as Channels 4.0 for Android &...
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Ed Ramirez Talks Technology Downsizing, Cryptohopper Demo–HGG509 from 2021-10-23T16:56:32
Patreon Supporter Ed Ramirez joins this week. Jim gives a personal health update after a wild ride over the last couple of weeks. We revisit the idea of downsizing our technology footprints and doi...
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Dan Lebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast–HGG508 from 2021-10-16T17:10:18
Dan Lebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast at BasedonaTrueStoryPodcast.com joins Jim this week. Dan, a podcaster, graphic designer and educator, talks about the accuracy of some of the way tech ...
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John Aydelotte Rides Across the Heartland and E-Bikes Abound–HGG507 from 2021-10-09T17:08:43
John Aydelotte, a long-time listener and show supporter, joins us this week as we talk about his bike trip across 1/3 of the United States and the tech he used to get there. We also look at E-Bikes...
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Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadgets Canada with Nespresso Coffee and Amazon Announcements–HGG506 from 2021-10-02T16:46:52
Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadget Canada at https://techgadgetscanada.com/ joins us as we talk all about the latest from Nespresso with Nespresso Coffee Makers and Coffee Pods. It’s a different ...
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Ross Brand from Livestream Universe and How he Self-Published his New Book–HGG505 from 2021-09-25T17:28:01
Ross Brand from LiveStream Universe at https://livestreamuniverse.com/ joins us as we look at the process of self-publishing and all the things to think about considering the process. From creating...
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Ed Sullivan with Tesla Issues and Some Things to Consider Before you go EV–HGG504 from 2021-09-11T16:32:31
Ed Sullivan joins us for some updates on his Tesla and some issues that have come up in the 6 months he has owned it. We also talk about some things to consider when purchasing an EV. We wrap the s...
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Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org with new Camera Recommendations, Chip Markets, NVMe Drives and Deconstructed Art–HGG503 from 2021-09-04T17:09:07
We have Bob and Ryan back from ThinkComputers.org and we spend the first part of the show with a new Camera Recommendation from Bob (Sony aZV-E10) and the New Rode Wireless GO II. We spend some tim...
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Kevin Schoonover with Home Networking Tips and Tricks–HGG502 from 2021-08-28T17:44:38
We have Kevin Schoonover this week and we spend a bunch of time talking about home networking. Is a single modem or mesh best? What blocks Wifi? How do you troubleshoot networking issues? We look a...
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Sammie Collison on Etsy, Update to Fire Pit and Deck, Robot Vacuums and Cooking Gadgets–HGG501 from 2021-08-21T17:10:13
Sammie Collison joins Jim this week with some updates from college and a deeper look at the new fire pit and deck work, do the Collison’s need a robot vacuum cleaner, Sammie has a new item in...
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Show 500! Kids and Ham, Fastic and Fire Pits and Top 10 Lessons Learned–HGG500 from 2021-08-14T16:55:11
We made it! Show 500 is here! Mike spends some time talking about how is kids have gotten interested in Ham radio. Some new Ham gadgets included. Jim is trying to drop some COVID weight and is tryi...
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Ring Cam Install, Electric vs Battery Powered Generators and Ham Radio Updates- HGG499 from 2021-07-31T17:09:50
Mike and Jim spend some time talking about Jim’s new Ring Cam install. Pics and examples are shown. Jim also updates on the Generator monitor and hookup selection. At the end of the show, Mike upda...
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Listener Feedback, New Ring Cam and Networking Troubleshooting–HGG498 from 2021-07-24T17:12:36
Mike and Jim spend at the front of the show with some listener feedback, but via email and a call in message. Jim then asks for help with the placement of a new Ring Stick Up Cam and a solution to ...
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Technology Blunders and Disasters–HGG497 from 2021-07-17T16:59:01
Mike and Jim look at some recent technology issues at home that have caused us to rethink our setups. Is it all worth it? Have we made it too complicated? It’s it all worth it? All that and m...
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Richard Hay from Windows Observer with Everything Windows 11–HGG496 from 2021-07-13T00:28:58
We have Richard Hay from Windows Observer and ITPro Today as we talk about all things Windows 11. What is new, what is old and what to expect when it rolls out later this fall. All that and m...
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Jon Panozzo from Unraid Updates on 6.9 and the new Uncast Podcast–HGG495 from 2021-07-03T17:27:55
We have Jon Panozzo from Unraid this week on Home Gadget Geeks. Jon updates us on the Unraid 6.9 upgrade and what to look forward to in 6.10. We also spend some time looking at the most popular app...
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Christian Johnson with Wyze Security Cams, Maple Grove Updates and EV Choices–HGG494 from 2021-06-19T16:39:38
Christian Johnson is back this week, and we spend some time catching up with him. We talk some home automation and Wyse Cams for the new place. We spend some time talking about Maple Grove Partners...
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Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadgets Canada with Echo Show 10 and other Hands on Reviews–HGG493 from 2021-06-12T17:14:41
Erin Lawrence from https://techgadgetscanada.com is back this week as we take a long look at the Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) and the 2021 Google Nest Hub with Sleep Sensing as the latest in smart speake...
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Marvin Bee from Podnutz Pro Talks Monitoring Networks with Hands On Tools–HGG492 from 2021-06-05T16:38:02
We have Marvin Bee from Podnutz Pro found at https://podnutzpro.com joins us this week as we talk about all things networking. After getting to know Marv a bit (he goes by Uncle Marv on socia...
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Jim has a New Car and the Treadly 2 Hands On Review–HGG491 from 2021-05-22T16:28:14
Jim and Mike are back this week with some exciting news on Jim’s new vehicle! You might be surprised by the choice he made and why. Jim also has a brand new Treadly 2 (link below) and give a first ...
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Dave McCabe and Gadget Geeks Woodworking Tools–HGG490 from 2021-05-15T16:26:26
Dave McCabe from Reset.fm and the Reset Podcast joins us to talk Woodworking for gadget geeks this week on Home Gadget Geeks. We catch up first with a little crypto talk and then move into his proj...
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The Big Spring 2021 BBQ and Grill Show!–HGG489 from 2021-05-08T16:48:13
Shawn Cooke and Mark Robson join us this week as we talk about BBQ and Smoking rubs. Shawn walks us thru his process of creating rubs and we talk about his 9 grills. Don’t come to the show hungry!&...
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When is Mining Crypto Worth it and Apple iMac and AirTag First Look–HGG488 from 2021-05-01T18:07:28
We have a listener question from Kyle about when is it worth it and not worth it to mine crypto. Mike looks at all the factors and gives some advice. Mike is watching more F1 racing and even paying...
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Crypto Exchanges, Tesla Test Drive and Leaving YouTube Premium–HGG487 from 2021-04-24T16:56:39
We spend some time this week talking about using Crypto Exchanges and after Coinbase, what might be your next exchange. Jim does a Tesla test drive last weekend and gives his thoughts. We wrap with...
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Cody Wheat from Shots of History with Alcohol Industry Update–HGG486 from 2021-04-17T16:45:38
Cody Wheat from http://shotsofhistory.com/ joins us this week to update us on his work at https://libdib.com/, how the alcohol industry faired during the pandemic and some updates on what is ahead ...
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Crypto Market Update, New Monitors, Self Hosting for Mike and Apartment Gadgets–HGG485 from 2021-04-10T17:08:30
We open the show with an update on the crypto market and Jim’s updates on the new ultrawide monitor that he purchased from a tip from Honey. Mike needs some advice when it comes to self hosting or ...
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Upgrading to Ultrawide Monitors, Valheim and Unraid Updates–HGG484 from 2021-03-27T16:49:15
Monitors have never been cheaper and Jim thinks now is the time to move to a new Ultrawide monitor for the Mac and Mike has some options. We also talk about the new game that is taking the world by...
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Raz from Flowater talks FloFaucet and Refill Station and Issues Facing Plastic in Water–HGG483 from 2021-03-20T17:26:51
Raz from https://www.drinkflowater.com/ joins us this week as discuss some of the substances found in drinking water that might surprise people, what is the FloFaucet, and what makes it unique as w...
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Dewain Robinson with updates from the Pandemic, New Office Tech Walkthru–HGG482 from 2021-03-06T18:16:23
We have Dewain Robinson back after a year and get some updates on a family move, what has changed during the pandemic and an update on all his new office tech. It’s great to catch up with Dewain an...
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Jay Mattison from TekEverything and How to get a CPU/GPU in 2021–HGG481 from 2021-02-27T18:15:05
We have Jay Mattison back from TekEverything and we catch up with Jay and his adventures in purchasing an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia GPUs. I think you might be surprise on what he had to do to get ...
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Jon Maddox from Channels–HGG480 from 2021-02-20T18:17:21
We have Jon Maddox from Channels this week as we talk about the history of and reasons why Channels exists today. It’s all things Channels this week! All that and more! Full show notes, transcrip...
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Erin Lawrence with Apple Airpods Max v Pro, Moen Smart Faucet and USB Outlets–HGG479 from 2021-02-13T17:58:02
Erin Lawrence is back with us from https://techgadgetscanada.com as we discuss some issues that Jim is having with the new Mac Mini. Erin is purchasing the new Airpods Max to review even though she...
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It’s all About the Mac, About the Mac, Some Windows (Sing it!)–HGG478 from 2021-02-06T17:35:52
The Mac Mini M1 has arrived and Jim spends some time going over the studio set up, installs and moving all the applications over from Windows. He looks at Raindrop.io to manage browser favorites an...
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Blue Iris with DeepStack AI and Arris Modems Replace Cox Rentals – HGG448 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dave Jackson with Audio for Home Workers, Smart Speakers and Cloud-based Editing Services – HGG427 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Erin Lawrence on iRobot Roomba s9+ with Braava jet m6 Review and Google Nest Hub Max – HGG426 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sammie Collison on Print Media, Cable News Networks and News Based Podcasts – HGG425 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dewain Robinson with White Label Virtual Assistants and the Bot Framework – HGG424 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rich Hay and the 1909 Windows Update, Surface Hardware and Xbox – HGG423 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A Look at APRS for Ham, Black Friday Shopping Lists and AirPod Pro – HGG422 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An Update from Mike Howard – HGG421 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jos Poortvliet from Nextcloud- HGG420 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ed Sullivan with Cigar Tech, Tips and Tools – HGG419 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Updates on Travel Tech, Microsoft Surface Announcements and Waze Carpools – HGG418 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jay Mattison from Tek Everything – HGG417 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers with Reviews on SilverStone and InWin PC Cases – HGG416 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Coinbase Promo, GameStop Explained and PC Hardware Changes in the Studio–HGG477 from 2021-01-30T17:45:31
With all that is happening with GameStop right now, we discover this technique is nothing new. Crypto traders have been doing this for the last several years! We discuss what happens to Jim’s studi...
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To Mac or Not to Mac, That is the Question–HGG476 from 2021-01-23T18:24:06
In a follow up to the post show conversation from show 475, Jim works thru all the options in purchasing a new Mac. Mike and Jim talk about configurations, setup, use and then pulls the trigger. Ca...
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Plex vs Channels, Updates on Unraid and Home Assistant–HGG475 from 2021-01-16T18:03:26
After months of lots negative feedback from Sarah about Plex, Jim finally takes the recommendation of Josh and Richard at Entertainment 2.0 and tries out Channels. You might be surprised what he fi...
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Christmas Gift Gadgets and Hard Drive Inventory Spreadsheets – HGG474 from 2021-01-09T22:55:35
Jim and Mike are back after the long holiday break with some updates on all the Christmas gadgets received this year. Jim has a new Meater+, Wine Fridge and assorted technology that was purchased f...
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What’s Happening with the CPU / GPU Markets and Hard Drives are Cheaper Than Ever – HGG473 from 2020-12-19T18:27:57
We have Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers.org are back this week as we spend some time talking about the GP...
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The One ALL About Home Assistant – HGG472 from 2020-12-12T00:56:24
This one is all about Home Assistant. Mike gives the ins and the outs, the specs and add-ins and all that it takes to get Home Assistant up and running. So regardless of if you are using a Raspberr...
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10th Anniversary Show! – HGG471 from 2020-12-06T18:35:08
10th Anniversary Show! Need I say too much more? Christian Johnson and Andrew Morris (Original hosts from episode #1) are back and we talk about Home Servers, Home Automation and chat up on topics ...
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Sammie Collison with National Elections on a College Campus and What is Ahead – HGG470 from 2020-11-29T14:53:20
Sammie Collison joins Jim this week (Mike has the week off hunting) and we recap the Collison Thanksgiving day meal as well as discuss what it is like to be in a college newsroom during a major ele...
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Chris Nesi from House of Ed Tech, Teaching During a Pandemic and a New Yankee Podcast – HGG469 from 2020-11-21T23:39:52
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Hunting Tech with Spypoint and onX, Hands on Amazon Echo Flex and Kasa Plugs – HGG468 from 2020-11-14T22:45:53
It’s hunting season here in Nebraska and Mike is at it again. This year, we are pulling for a big score! He talks about some hunting tech that will help him this year, both in visualizing what is o...
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Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadget Canada and Lots of Hands on Reviews – HGG467 from 2020-11-08T20:35:34
Erin Lawrence from https://techgadgetscanada.com is back with us again as we look at a handful of many of the great reviews she does on her site. Samsung...
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iPhone 12 Hands on Review – HGG466 from 2020-10-31T21:34:08
It’s all about the iPhone 12 this week. Jim has one! Mike has one! And we are here to talk about it. The setup, the activation, the 5G and much more! We also do a beer review and look ahead to the ...
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Echo Auto, a Waze Across Country and the iPhone 12 is Here – HGG465 from 2020-10-25T16:05:32
Jim is back from the East Coast and has been using travel tech all week. He purchased the Echo Auto right before the trip on Amazon Prime Days sale for $20 and has a report. He also navigates the n...
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Liviu Arsene from Bitdefender talks Bitdefender Box and Bitdefender Premium VPN – HGG464 from 2020-10-19T19:31:02
We sat down with Liviu Arsene, a Global Cybersecurity Researcher for Bitdefender, Liviu has a strong background in security and technology and talked with us about both the Bitdefender Box and Bitd...
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Nathaniel Lindley with Updates on Handling Education Tech During the Pandemic – HGG463 from 2020-10-10T13:00:08
Week 2 of wondering if anyone ever actually reads this part of the show notes. If you are reading this, shoot me an email, jim@theaverageguy.tv and say hi!...
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Ham Radio Part 2, Microsoft To Do and Windows Sandbox and Canva Challenge – HGG462 from 2020-10-03T11:53:52
I am really wondering if anyone ever actually reads this part of the show notes? If you are reading this, shoot me an email, jim@theaverageguy.tv and say h...
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Kyle Wilcox with IPEVO V4K, Rode Wireless GO and the MEVO Start – HGG461 from 2020-09-26T01:05:28
This week we have Kyle Wilcox back with us to chat about the IPEVO V4K Ultra High Definition USB Document Camera and how that can fill in as webcam in a pinch. We also take a long look at the Rode ...
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Daniel J Lewis from The Audacity to Podcast with RGB Studio Lighting – HGG460 from 2020-09-20T14:27:37
This week we have Daniel J Lewis from The Audacity to Podcast on the show to talk about how he installed RGB...
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IFTTT Pro, NFL Reboot and Mike has a new PC Build Ahead – HGG459 from 2020-09-12T14:57:46
After covering some details about the September 24, 2020 Patreon Subscribers Pre-Show Meetup, we looked the new Pro Plan from IFTT. We also spent some time talking about how the NFL is going to con...
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Ham Radio Updates from Mike, Meetup2020 Dates Announced – HGG458 from 2020-09-05T19:25:14
Mike brings the latest updates from his Ham Radio set up including new gear, antennas and connectors. We take a look at both his new rig as well as antenna setups. I think you will find it ve...
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Windows 95 turns 25, Early Podcasting and Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 3: Fall Lawn Care – HGG457 from 2020-08-30T14:34:46
David McCabe from https://reset.fm/ is back this week as we wrap up the 2020 Lawn Care Series with a look at fall lawn care. What needs to ...
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All PC Cooling with Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org – HGG456 from 2020-08-22T19:38:48
Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from https://thinkcomputers.org/ are back with us again and this time to cover PC cooling for beginners all the way to advan...
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All the Free Apps and Resources Episode with Kevin Schoonover- HGG455 from 2020-08-15T19:31:14
We spend some time with long time listener and co-host Kevin Schoonover as we look at a couple dozen free or nearly free apps and resources that are still available. We catch up with Kevin and spen...
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Sammie Collison and Navigating the Pandemic at Home with Dad – HGG454 from 2020-08-02T13:49:17
After some listener feedback and requests, Sammie Collison is back on Home Gadget Geeks to talk about her experience during the pandemic. From her college experience early in the spring, to having ...
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Mike has a new Webcam, Ham from Montana and Plex has LIVE TV – HGG453 from 2020-07-25T17:34:17
Mike Wieger is back from you Montana with some updates on using Ham Radio there as well as a new way to use some old equipment for a webcam. He tests it live right on the show. We also talk about t...
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Jay Mattison from TekEverything with Desk and Builds Review – HGG452 from 2020-07-18T20:25:17
Jay Mattison is back this week as we spend most of the show looking at just what is on his desk! Man is it a nice desk! We also review a very small ITX gaming case and look at a new Dell XPS ...
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Paul Braren with Tech Challenges and Successes – HGG451 from 2020-07-11T13:54:34
Paul Braren joins us this week as we get an update on several of home projects. From a discussion on Cox internet to Rheem Hybrid Water heaters, we cover a few. Paul also gives us an update on his ...
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Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 2: Summer Lawn Care – HGG450 from 2020-06-30T02:13:46
Mike and Jim are filling in for Dave McCabe (we will get him back for the fall episode) and we talk all things summer lawn care. From weeds to watering, we cover many of the things you need to cons...
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LIVE from the Wieger Tech Studios with Listener Feedback – HGG449 from 2020-06-22T19:33:20
How “Shelter in Place” Has Changed and Influenced EdTech Part 2 with Chris Nesi – HGG447 from 2020-05-31T13:21:54
A Long Look at a Gaming Build and Crispy Chicken on the Grill – HGG446 from 2020-05-24T10:25:55
Rich Hay from Windows Observer: Communication Platforms and a Microsoft Update – HGG445 from 2020-05-16T18:24:49
Dave McCabe and Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 1: Spring Lawn Care – HGG444 from 2020-05-09T13:13:53
How COVID-19 Has Changed and Influenced EdTech – HGG443 from 2020-05-02T20:46:08
Erin Lawrence with LG Gram, V60 Dual Screen and Office Improvements – HGG442 from 2020-04-25T20:11:49
The Big Grill and BBQ Show for April 2020 with Mark Robson- HGG441 from 2020-04-18T16:44:56
Jonathan Panozzo from Lime and Unraid, Updates and a Look Ahead to 6.9 – HGG440 from 2020-04-12T14:42:28
Battling Tech Fatigue in Lock Down, Folding Updates and New Work Processes – HGG439 from 2020-04-04T12:30:47
David McCabe from Reset, Folding@Home and Tech for Families In Quarantine – HGG438 from 2020-03-28T18:19:25
Hands on with Icy Dock Turbo Swap and Tech Helping with COVID-19 – HGG437 from 2020-03-21T19:25:40
Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers with PC Gaming Builds – HGG436 from 2020-03-16T01:55:10
Jay Mattison from TekEverything with Mini-ITX Cases, PC Gaming Builds and Audio Gear – HGG435 from 2020-03-07T15:40:40
Kevin Schoonover, IcyDock Options and Gigabit Internet Choices – HGG434 from 2020-02-29T15:23:37
GoXLR Mini Hands on Review, VIVO Monitor Mounts and Goodbye Phillips Hue Hub v1 – HGG433 from 2020-02-21T23:54:12
Mike has a New Gaming Build and is Windows Full Time Now – HGG432 from 2020-02-01T02:37:38
Dewain Robinson with Eero Pro, Ecobee SmartThemostat, Jabra Elite and Surface Pro X – HGG431 from 2020-01-25T20:50:36
A Look at EaseUS EverySync, Listener Feedback and Mike has a Frankenbuild – HGG430 from 2020-01-18T19:55:44
Paul Braren Podcasts from the Tesla 3 and Buys Another – HGG429 from 2020-01-11T22:39:15