Home Gadget Geeks (Video Large)
245 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe cover all your favorite tech gadgets that find their way into your home!
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Echo Auto, a Waze Across Country and the iPhone 12 is Here – HGG465
October 25, 2020 16:05 - 251 MB VideoJim 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 nearly 4000 miles using Waze and found some interesting options as well as a huge error that cost him several hours of travel, but took him to the interesting spots. Mike talks about how he is using Microsoft ToDo and then talks Jim into ordering the iPhone 12 (mostly in the post show). All that and ...
Liviu Arsene from Bitdefender talks Bitdefender Box and Bitdefender Premium VPN – HGG464
October 19, 2020 19:31 - 215 MB VideoWe 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 Bitdefender Premium VPN as well as some general Cyber security topics. Get more information about Bitdefender at https://bitdefender.com. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg464 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Christian Johnson / @BorgWhisperer for show #4...
Nathaniel Lindley with Updates on Handling Education Tech During the Pandemic – HGG463
October 10, 2020 13:00 - 419 MB VideoWeek 2 of wondering if anyone ever actually reads this part of the show notes. If you are reading this, shoot me an email, [email protected] and say hi! Let’s see if I get any emails this week! Last week we had one. While you are reading, get your graphic design game on and try out Canva. Head over to https://theAverageGuy.tv/canva and make your best Home Gadget Geeks album art (need to be 600 x 600p) and submit it to me for a chance to be featured on the podcasts. Pick any show or just do...
Ham Radio Part 2, Microsoft To Do and Windows Sandbox and Canva Challenge – HGG462
October 03, 2020 11:53 - 243 MB VideoI am really wondering if anyone ever actually reads this part of the show notes? If you are reading this, shoot me an email, [email protected] and say hi! Let’s see if I get any emails this week! While you are reading, get your graphic design game on and try out Canva. Head over to https://theAverageGuy.tv/canva and make your best Home Gadget Geeks album art (need to be 600 x 600p) and submit it to me for a chance to be featured on the podcasts. Pick any show or just do some freestyle. Lov...
Kyle Wilcox with IPEVO V4K, Rode Wireless GO and the MEVO Start – HGG461
September 26, 2020 01:05 - 289 MB VideoThis 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 Wireless GO Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System that Kyle is using for classrooms and public events. We then looked at the MEVO Start Live Streaming Camera and it’s many uses! We finish the show with some discussion around the new Xbox and which one to get! Kyle commits to a pfSense document ...
Daniel J Lewis from The Audacity to Podcast with RGB Studio Lighting – HGG460
September 20, 2020 14:27 - 264 MB VideoThis week we have Daniel J Lewis from The Audacity to Podcast on the show to talk about how he installed RGB lighting in his home studio. We also cover the ins and outs and install successes and mistakes made during the project along with a long list (in the show notes) of lessons learned. Daniel also spends some time talking about his latest projects, like with My Podcast Reviews, and the updates he has made on this Social Subscribe and Follow WordPress Plugin. Full show notes, transcripti...
IFTTT Pro, NFL Reboot and Mike has a new PC Build Ahead – HGG459
September 12, 2020 14:57 - 248 MB VideoAfter 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 continue with the 2020 regular season despite COVID concerns here in the US. We wrap the show with a look at a new PC build for Mike and a tip from Jim if you want to watch YouTube without commercials. I think you will find it very interesting. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http...
Ham Radio Updates from Mike, Meetup2020 Dates Announced – HGG458
September 05, 2020 19:25 - 372 MB VideoMike 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 very interesting. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg458 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #458 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for ...
Windows 95 turns 25, Early Podcasting and Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 3: Fall Lawn Care – HGG457
August 30, 2020 14:34 - 437 MB VideoDavid 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 be done now and what can wait till spring? Can you bring your lawn back from a long summer drought? What about over seeding and spraying for weeds? Dave answers it all. We also open the show with a little Windows 95 conversation as the OS turns 25 years old and look back at the early days of podcasting for Jim and Dave. I think you will find it very intere...
All PC Cooling with Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org – HGG456
August 22, 2020 19:38 - 493 MB VideoBob 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 advanced users. Fans, cooling blocks, radiators, active and passive cooling and even some time with the difference between CPU and GPU cooling! I think you will find it very interesting. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg456 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #456 ...
All the Free Apps and Resources Episode with Kevin Schoonover- HGG455
August 15, 2020 19:31 - 437 MB VideoWe 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 spend a little time chatting about the Folding@Home Project that many of us started in the Spring. I think you will find it very interesting. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg455 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #455 of...
Sammie Collison and Navigating the Pandemic at Home with Dad – HGG454
August 02, 2020 13:49 - 381 MB VideoAfter 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 to move home in early March and then figuring out how to navigate a summer home with her parents, she talks about her journey. I think you will find it very interesting. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg454 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wiege...
Mike has a new Webcam, Ham from Montana and Plex has LIVE TV – HGG453
July 25, 2020 17:34 - 308 MB VideoMike 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 the new Public Beta for iOS 14, an update in zip ties from last week, some new from Plex about LIVE TV and some info from Western Digital on their new hard drive recycle program. We finish up with some user requests for help around converting old slides and 8mm film to digital and the best way to sell
Jay Mattison from TekEverything with Desk and Builds Review – HGG452
July 18, 2020 20:25 - 281 MB VideoJay 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 15 9500 laptop. We finish the show with some impressions on Microsoft Earbuds vs Apple Airpods Pro. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg452 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #452 of Home Gad...
Paul Braren with Tech Challenges and Successes – HGG451
July 11, 2020 13:54 - 344 MB VideoPaul 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 Teslas and how he fixed his video storage issue. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg451 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #451 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Ne...
Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 2: Summer Lawn Care – HGG450
June 30, 2020 02:13 - 315 MB VideoMike 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 consider as we move into summer and how to make the most of your lawn! I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg450 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #450 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by ...
LIVE from the Wieger Tech Studios with Listener Feedback – HGG449
June 22, 2020 19:33 - 405 MB VideoWe were live from the Wieger Tech Studios (aka Mike’s House) this week as we follow up on Jim’s Cox Modem issues from the week before and cover a bunch of listener feedback. We also celebrate 5 years of Mike being on Home Gadget Geeks and Jim get him his very own bottle of Jeffersons! I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg449 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #449 of Home Gadget Ge...
Blue Iris with DeepStack AI and Arris Modems Replace Cox Rentals – HGG448
June 14, 2020 12:33 - 150 MB VideoWith Jim having major internet problems this week, Mike covers most of this shorten show. He talks about this work with Blue Iris with DeepStack AI and a replacement modem for the Cox rental. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg448 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #448 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subsc...
How “Shelter in Place” Has Changed and Influenced EdTech Part 2 with Chris Nesi – HGG447
May 31, 2020 13:21 - 271 MB VideoChris Nesi from https://chrisnesi.com/ is an educator and podcaster at House of EdTech and joined us for the latest as we discussed some of the ways “Shelter in Place” orders has and is changing the landscape of EdTech today. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg447 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #447 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCR...
A Long Look at a Gaming Build and Crispy Chicken on the Grill – HGG446
May 24, 2020 10:25 - 256 MB VideoThis week we take a look at some parts that will make up a gaming build for JIm’s son. We also discuss replacing the hard drive enclosure for Jim’s Nvidia Shield and how not to smoke a whole chicken. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg446 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #446 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy....
Rich Hay from Windows Observer: Communication Platforms and a Microsoft Update – HGG445
May 16, 2020 18:24 - 320 MB VideoRich Hay from https://www.windowsobserver.com/ and his new podcast at https://www.windowsobserver.com/faith-tech-space-podcast/ joins us this week. We talk with Rich about the various communication platforms that we are now using and then how some companies, like Microsoft, have switched their conferences to completely virtual. We wrap with some updates from Rich on his new podcast. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/...
Dave McCabe and Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 1: Spring Lawn Care – HGG444
May 09, 2020 13:13 - 513 MB VideoDavid McCabe from https://reset.fm/ is back this week with some lawn care tips for the Average Guy! We talk about lawn size, soil temperature, chemical fertilizers and mowers. Everything you need to tackle your spring lawn care. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg444 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #444 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUB...
How COVID-19 Has Changed and Influenced EdTech – HGG443
May 02, 2020 20:46 - 467 MB VideoJoin us with special guests Nathaniel Lindley and Brian S. Friedlander in a Roundtable style podcast as we look at some of the ways COVID-19 has and is changing the landscape of Education today. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg443 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #443 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/su...
Erin Lawrence with LG Gram, V60 Dual Screen and Office Improvements – HGG442
April 25, 2020 20:11 - 5 MB VideoErin Lawrence from http://techgadgetscanada.com joins us this week as we take a good hands on look a the LG Gram laptop and the LG V60 ThinQ™ and LG Dual Screen™ that she has for review purposes. We also look at some of the tools she is using to improve her office lighting as well as using a iPad as second monitor via and Apple Sidecar. Finally we look at the new Sparkel water carbonator and compare it to the Sodastream and she talks about the difference in how they work. We wrap the show wit...
The Big Grill and BBQ Show for April 2020 with Mark Robson- HGG441
April 18, 2020 16:44 - 5 MB VideoMark Robson joins us one again for the Big BBQ and GRILL show for 2020. We catch up with Mark and get some info on his Unraid Server and find out he has 2! We also dive into the value and cost savings that grilling brings and how to purchase and cook meat for value, and still enjoy the taste. Lots here and you just might want to head out the YouTube video (below or in the show notes) for all the pictures that Mark show us. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio
Jonathan Panozzo from Lime and Unraid, Updates and a Look Ahead to 6.9 – HGG440
April 12, 2020 14:42 - 334 MB VideoOur guest this week was Jonathan Panozzo, the CMO/CSO with Lime Technology, Inc. headquartered out of Anaheim, CA, and the makers of Unraid. You can find more on Unraid at https://unraid.net/. We talked about how Unraid and its community is responding to the global pandemic and any effect it might be having (good news there). We caught up with Jon since the last time he was on and looked forward to what is coming to Unraid in the very near future. We also took questions from the Unraid forum...
Battling Tech Fatigue in Lock Down, Folding Updates and New Work Processes – HGG439
April 04, 2020 10:30 - 231 MB VideoWith work habits potentially changing, how are you managing your time now? How are you managing exercise and sleep? Jim and Mike talk about a few things that might help. We have an update on the Folding at Home Team project (join the Home Gadget Geeks Team at 243306) and we talk about new process that might be happening to you now that you didn’t use before. More 2FA, Jim is using Sticky notes for task planning. Finally, we look at a very spooky picture of Flighttracker24 and maybe Nebraska i...
David McCabe from Reset, Folding@Home and Tech for Families In Quarantine – HGG438
March 28, 2020 17:19 - 309 MB VideoDave McCabe joins us this week. Dave is the former host of Home Server Show and now has a podcast at https://reset.fm/. Jim also lets the community know that we are working on a team project for Folding at Home at https://stats.foldingathome.org/team/243306 and we would love to have you join us. We also spend some time talking about all the ways we are working through the current COVID 19 situation with our kids and families. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcription...
Hands on with Icy Dock Turbo Swap and Tech Helping with COVID-19 – HGG437
March 21, 2020 18:25 - 256 MB VideoThe world is a crazy place right now. To give is some normality, we did a hands on look at the Icy Dock Turbo Swap MB171SP-B. We also discussed the major events that are happening around the work with the Covid-19 virus and what tech is doing to track it and maybe even help solve the problem. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg437 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #437 of Home Ga...
Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers with PC Gaming Builds – HGG436
March 16, 2020 00:55 - 5 MB VideoWe invited Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers this week (our second try since their first visit failed due to Jim’s bad internet connection) and talked about the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming ITX/TB3 Motherboard, the Phison SSD Controller for gaming rigs, the Cooler Master MM711 Gaming Mouse Review that Bob recently did and posted to ThinkComputers.org and Corsair’s Insane New RGB Case. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http:/...
Jay Mattison from TekEverything with Mini-ITX Cases, PC Gaming Builds and Audio Gear – HGG435
March 07, 2020 14:40 - 393 MB VideoJay Mattison is back with us as we look at Mini-ITX builds with a lot of attention being given to the Lazer3D LZ7 XTD Mini-ITX which Jay reviewed in January 2020. We then spent some time discussing what it takes to build your own gaming rig these days and finished up the discussion with a look at the Focal Elex Headphones and compared them to the industry standard Bose Quiet Comfort 35s. Jim spends some time with some quick updates on new hardware and his Unraid build. I think you will enjoy...
Kevin Schoonover, IcyDock Options and Gigabit Internet Choices – HGG434
February 29, 2020 14:23 - 394 MB VideoKevin Schoonover is back again and this time loaded up with internet and internal networking decisions. 1 GB Internet speeds means some upgrades to 2.5 and 10 GB internally, and Kevin has research all the options. We make a plea to Icydock at the beginning of the show from some sponsorship opportunities and have some updates from the previous week. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg434 Join Jim Collison / @jcollis...
GoXLR Mini Hands on Review, VIVO Monitor Mounts and Goodbye Phillips Hue Hub v1 – HGG433
February 21, 2020 22:54 - 258 MB VideoMike has a new GoXLR Mini in his studio and is not afraid to use it, Live! We take a good look and demo it along with an Audio Technica AT 2020 microphone. Jim talks about the latest from Phillip Hue and the loss of support coming for the v1 Hue Hub and a solution to fix it. We wrap things up with some discussion around monitor mounts and find out that we both purchased VIVO mounts about 6 years apart. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at htt...
Mike has a New Gaming Build and is Windows Full Time Now – HGG432
February 01, 2020 01:37 - 5 MB VideoMike walks us through his new Gaming build and confesses that he is on Windows full time now. He asks the audience for some suggestions of the must have applications on Windows. We talk about Tony Raynor hitting the 275 million view mark on Google LocalGuides. What do you do when you run out of toilet paper and there is no back up in the bathroom? We cover some options. Jim gives an update on his Ring Cams and we talk about how you can stream the Super Bowl using Fubo! I think you will enjoy...
Dewain Robinson with Eero Pro, Ecobee SmartThemostat, Jabra Elite and Surface Pro X – HGG431
January 25, 2020 19:50 - 5 MB VideoDewain Robinson joined us to talk about his hands on experience with the Eero Pro, why he installed the Ecobee SmartThemostat, some experience and hands on with the Jabra Elite 65t and 75t and a look at Microsoft’s X Cloud. We also looked at his new Surface Pro X and he answers the question of who should own it! I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg431 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for...
A Look at EaseUS EverySync, Listener Feedback and Mike has a Frankenbuild – HGG430
January 18, 2020 18:55 - 5 MB VideoJim has been using EaseUS EverySync for the last month and does a hands on review to start the show. We read some user feedback from Neal who talks about his camera set up and Bruce from the Discord group who left us some pictures of the lights on his deck. We wrap the show with Mike talking about his very messy Frankenbuild at home. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg430 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wie...
Paul Braren Podcasts from the Tesla 3 and Buys Another – HGG429
January 11, 2020 21:39 - 330 MB VideoPaul Braren joined us live from his garage and inside his now one year-old Telsa 3 for his annual visit to Home Gadget Geeks. We talk about how he has enjoyed the Telsa since purchasing it a year ago, why we bought another and how he will never purchase a gas-powered car again. Of course, there is lots of gadget chat along the way. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg429 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieg...
Ring Video Doorbell 2 and Stick Up Cam Hands On and Windows Media Center RIP – HGG428
January 04, 2020 03:46 - 5 MB VideoIf its indoor and outdoor security cams you are interested in, we have about 60 minutes of conversation that focus on it. After an unfortunate episode at Jim’s place, the holiday weekend between Christmas and New Year’s was spent installing new security cams. Mike updates us on his set up as well. We also officially say goodbye to Windows Media Center this week and the guide data stopped and is no longer available without another 3rd party service. Jim talks about his migration over to Plex o...
Dave Jackson with Audio for Home Workers, Smart Speakers and Cloud-based Editing Services – HGG427
December 22, 2019 20:01 - 5 MB VideoDave Jackson from School of Podcasting and my co-host on Ask the Podcast Coach joined this week as we talked about why everyone working from home should care about their sound quality when making calls. We covered different ways to set up a home studio, looking at both microphones and headphones. We also talked about Smart Speakers and how they might be starting to changes our listening habits, both for music, but mostly for podcasts. Last, we talked about different cloud-based services that ...
Erin Lawrence on iRobot Roomba s9+ with Braava jet m6 Review and Google Nest Hub Max – HGG426
December 15, 2019 14:37 - 5 MB VideoErin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com joined us as discussed some current reviews of the iRobot Roomba s9+ partnered with the Braava jet m6 to ensure your house or apartment is always clean! We also looked at the Google Nest Hub Max and compared it to the Amazon Alexa for ease of use. Finally, we talked about Smart Christmas lights and what you can use to change the mood of any room. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy...
Sammie Collison on Print Media, Cable News Networks and News Based Podcasts – HGG425
November 30, 2019 01:51 - 5 MB VideoJim’s daughter Sammie is back on the show this week with some updates, her thoughts on Northwest Missouri State still using printed papers for distribution, cable news outlets and how she sees podcasting shaping news for the future. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg425 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #425 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT T...
Dewain Robinson with White Label Virtual Assistants and the Bot Framework – HGG424
November 23, 2019 17:15 - 398 MB VideoWe sat down with Dewain Robinson and caught up with him on his latest responsibilities at Microsoft and a discussion around building your own virtual assistant. We also spend a bunch of time talking about the use of virtual assistants and how they fit into the human space. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg424 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #424 of Home Gadget Geeks brought t...
Rich Hay and the 1909 Windows Update, Surface Hardware and Xbox – HGG423
November 17, 2019 00:44 - 5 MB VideoRich Hay joins us this week in his regular semi-annual rotation and is back from both the Microsoft Surface Event and Microsoft Ignite! Rich catches us up on the Windows 1909 Update and we get a trick to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 ahead of the January 14th end of support event. We look at some new Surface hardware and the new Surface Laptop that Rich picked up at the event. We also talk a little Xbox and see a nifty new phone holder for the Xbox controller that will sure to be a hit! I ...
A Look at APRS for Ham, Black Friday Shopping Lists and AirPod Pro – HGG422
November 10, 2019 02:03 - 5 MB VideoBy surprise, when I was interviewing Christian for Cyber Frontiers 58, he mentioned a site for Ham Radio Operators. Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) is an amateur radio-based system for real time digital communications of information of immediate value in the local area. Data can include object Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates, weather station telemetry, text messages, announcements, queries, and other telemetry (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_Packet_Reporting_Syst...
An Update from Mike Howard – HGG421
November 03, 2019 14:31 - 5 MB VideoIn the 10+ years of podcasting, this might make the Top 5 list of favorites. Mike Howard, a long-time friend of Home Gadget Geeks and Jim joins us to give an update on his fight with cancer and general well being. Mike has some important things to say about his health, battling cancer and how he feels about it. Thanks for letting us take a week off from Gadget Tech. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg421 Join Jim ...
Jos Poortvliet from Nextcloud- HGG420
October 26, 2019 13:37 - 5 MB VideoWe had Jos Poortvliet this week from Nextcloud on the Podcast this week as we talked about why taking control of your data is important, how Mike uses Nextcloud in his setup and why you might want to consider it too. At the end of the show we talk a little Storj and Jim does a review of the Alxum 2 Bay Hard Drive Docking Station. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg420 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger...
Ed Sullivan with Cigar Tech, Tips and Tools – HGG419
October 19, 2019 19:23 - 525 MB VideoEd Sullivan from The Cigar Authority and Ash Holes, and a long-time listener to Home Gadget Geeks is on this week to talk about Cigars. From the production line to the sales line, Ed gives us an update on the industry. Still a handmade product, cigars are resurging again as very popular products especially here in the United States. We cover humidors, humidification and temperature, bags and lighters and just about everything else that goes in making and smoking a good cigar. I think you w...
Updates on Travel Tech, Microsoft Surface Announcements and Waze Carpools – HGG418
October 11, 2019 22:24 - 516 MB VideoWith all the recruiting travel that Jim has been doing lately, we take a look at what is working and what is not around travel tech. We talk some about all the new hardware that was announced recently from Microsoft and take a look at what Waze is doing around carpooling. We wrap the show with some conversation about Acronis 2020, Mike’s favorite iOS 13 features, Amazon Echo Auto and Jim has an update coming on a new Hard drive dock. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transc...
Jay Mattison from Tek Everything – HGG417
September 28, 2019 12:02 - 307 MB VideoWe were joined by Jay Mattison from https://tekeverything.com/. Jay is a Youtuber who passionate about small form factor PC and all things tech. We spend some time getting to know Jay and find out that he is also a gadget guy. Lots of product conversation and updates. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg417 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #417 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you...
Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers with Reviews on SilverStone and InWin PC Cases – HGG416
September 14, 2019 13:17 - 369 MB VideoRyan Kerschner from ThinkComputers.org and a long time listener to Home Gadget Geeks (and the Home Server Show before that) joins us to talk reviews on PC Cases and a Fanless Mini Desktop PC. We look at the SilverStone LD03 Case (links in the show notes), Azulle’s Byte 3 Fanless Mini Desktop PC and the InWin 905 Case together. We also find out that Ryan is quite the collector of 80s and 90s collectables! I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/h...