Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg598 Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org join me as my guests. They are both off a successful CES 2024 and live to tell! Lots on monitors, memory and a new wearable from ASUS! Great to catch up with them and I am sure you will enjoy the show. Thank…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg597 Christian Johnson is back this week and catch up with him and his quest to complete his pilot’s license. We also get an update on his thoughts on LastPass and Bitwarden and wrap the show with some updates on AI. Bonus: Christian was recently in…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg596 In the latest Home Gadget Geeks episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Titania Jordan the CPO (Chief Parent Officer) from Bark.us —a leading digital safety company. Titania delved into Bark’s cutting-edge solutions, discussing AI-driven content…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg595 This week I am joined by TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm. We kick off the conversation by delving into the intricacies of TJ’s background, gaining valuable insights into the technological landscape that has shaped his journey. We look at the dyn…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg594 A very special Home Gadget Geeks episode! Celebrating 13years with Mike Wieger. Mike shares his home lab insights. Using a self-hosted git repo for documentation, he’s into Proxmox clusters alongside Unraid. He explores the merits of multiple s…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg593 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 could help improve it. The discussion then shift…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg592 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. From the progress on the new building to the intriguing …

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg591 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: Is Temu a scam? Join me as we explore the innovative…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at https://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg590 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 features the Mackie ProFX12v3 mixer, Mackie HM-800 he…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg589 In this episode I am solo. I have a few personal updatesfor 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 format for the show and we talk about a few things yo…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg588 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 people, even when stationary. Zigbee vs. Z-Wave ge…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg587 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’ll be intrigued by the uniqueuses he’s found for it. Towards…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg586 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 talking about the leaked Intel 14th Gen chips and what’s on t…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg585 This week, I’m joined by Christian Johnson for an excitingupdate on his pilot’s license journey and the tech that played a pivotal role in his progress. We’ll also dive into the intriguing developments surrounding the MGM/Caesars breach and how…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg583 In this episode, I’m joined by Marv Bee. We dive into theNetAlly CyberScope and the Bose SoundSport earbuds. We also discuss AI based on an Engadget article and learn about Marv’s new podcast that might be right up your alley! Check it out at u…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg584 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. We talk about everything solar, updating an older ho…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg582 Joining us this week is a visionary leader who has beeninstrumental in revolutionizing the irrigation landscape – CEO Shane Dyer of Irrigreen. Get ready to gain some invaluable insights into the future of precision irrigation, the role of techn…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg581 Jay Franze joins us this week!. We caught up with Jay andasked 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 mentioned that he thought the economy was going t…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg580 This week we sit down with Randy Walker to dive into theworld of WordPress and ask the question, why is WordPress still important? Before we start in on WordPress, Randy has a new podcasting mic to talk about, the M2 MicTrak from Zoom. We then …

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request),audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg579 Christian Johnson is back and we spend some time catchingup 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 increasing accessibility and affordability of language l…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg578 Marv Bee joins me this week and we catch up with him andthe latest on the IT Business Podcast. We spend a few minutes at the beginning of the show talking about smart grills and outdoor cooking. We then talk about some new, rack mounted Synolog…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg577 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, a new coffee maker from Ninja, some conversation…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg576 Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm is my guest this week.Gavin has a new Meater temperature probe and it’s changing the way he doesgrilling, and for the better! We talk a bunch about some new soil moistureSensors by Ecowitt that he has been trying…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audioand video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg575 Nathaniel Lindley is my guest this week! We catch up withNathaniel and his work since COVID and have a chat about his outdoor soundsetup and new patio that he installed this spring. Thanks for listening! Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg574 Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org joinme for the show. In this episode, we explore the buzz surrounding PCI Express5.0 storage, the standout highlights from Computex, the future of storage, thedifferences between various hard drives, and the…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg573 Dan LeFebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast joins me thisweek! We cover some audio and video editing topics and how AI is starting toinfluence this process. Dan also moved recently and we talked about slimmingdown on tech and cable manageme…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg572 Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast joins me today. Inthis episode, we discuss the issues behind using Chat GPT and AI, coveringthings like attribution and sources, and how AI is missing the ability to havean opinion. We’ll also be talking ab…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg571 This week, we are excited to have Jay Franze join us totalk about building backyard fire pits. In this episode, we will covereverything you need to know about building a fire pit, including the materialsyou’ll need, safety considerations, and d…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg570 Mark Robson joins me this week. On the program, we talk about how to get your grills ready for the summer months and Mark shares some mouth-watering pictures of his latest culinary creations. Be warned, listening to this show on an empty stomac…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg569 Dr. Brian Freelander joins us this week. Brian sharesinformation about his work with students with cognitive disabilities during thepandemic and the development of new software and hardware. He talks about hisexperience teaching remotely, offer…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg568 Erin Lawrence joins this week (Don’t forget to visit https://TechGadgetsCanada.com forall the reviews). First, we look at the Withings Smart Scale, which Erin foundto be problematic despite having a poor experience with a previous smart scale.N…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg567 Mike Wieger is back for this week! In the show, we talkabout some new golf tech that Mike has been using. I ask Mike about his opinionabout upgrading my iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 4. Is now the time? We wrap theshow with some old tech, for a new…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg566 Thisweek we have Kevin Schoonover and in this episode, we’ll be discussing Kevin’splans for two PC builds – one using Intel and the other using AMD. We’ll divedeep into the specifics of each build, including all the parts and componentsthat Kev…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg564 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 highlights the various resources and programs ava…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg563 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 the D Podcast. We spend some time working thru hi…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg562 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://www.warpedboards.com/ Then, Gavin talks about why he moved …

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg561 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 in DIO Speakers, the go-to choice for seamless …

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg560 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 latest in sound bars for your computer (not just for…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg559 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 managers along the way. We also walk through some ot…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg558 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 Channels DVR and what we can look forward to in 2023. …

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg557 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 recently wrote a post about it at https://theaverag…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg556 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, Fire TV Cube Review and the Samsung portable p…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg555 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 about using that CNC to cut lots of wood project…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg554 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. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #554 of Home…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg553 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 also look at 5 or 6 bourbons that you can try or …

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg552 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 visit https://www.macgeekgab.com/ and if you like i…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg551 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 conversation at the very end. It is always fun to have …

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg550 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, memory and hard drives for Jim’s new build. Always …

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg549 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 mining operations have higher overhead costs, the…

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg548 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 more of Jay at http://franzeandfriends.com/ Thanks f…