Home Gadget Geeks

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 projector! Thanks for listening!   Join Jim Coll...

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 projects as well as Dave selling the plans. Dave annou...

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 Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average...

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 give as gifts for under $50. On Thursday I put...

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 it, subscribe to the podcast. Thanks for liste...

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 Uncle Marv on the show. Thanks for listening....

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 good to have Christian in the house! Thanks for...

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, they also have the potential to generate more reve...

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 for listening.   Join Jim Collison /  @jcollis...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg547   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, Memory, Hard Drives, Power Supplies and finish with an extended segment on GPUs. There is a...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg546   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 ways it can be installed locally. Jim does a lot of whining on this episode, so get ready. Thanks...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg545   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, you can build a case over time, using an industry-exclusive Locker feature. Add a single bot...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg544   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 for the daily office call or time with family. Enjoyed getting to know Jay and he will be comi...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg543   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 crypto and blockchain projects he is working on. We look at both Presearch and Flux. Links are in...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg542   Erin Lawrence from  TechGadgetsCanada  and now,  TechGadgetsInternational  joins us this week to chat about the value of owning a Samsung Frame TV. We also look at the new Weber Genesis BBQ grill and how it works with the Wifi options. We wrap the show with some discussion around the Therma...

Dan LeFebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast joins this week. Lots of Camera and photography talk and him using his Synology to back it all up! Catch Dan at Based on a True Story Podcast at  https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/ Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg541 Join Jim Collison /  @jcollison  fo...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg540   Akarsh Vinod, Founder and CEO of  Dio Technologies  is our guest this week. Akarsh has developed a simple, affordable, Wi-Fi-connected speaker that can be used as a single speaker or 2 or more for whole home (or apartment) audio. Today, these speakers are iOS only, but Android development i...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg539   Karn Jajoo, Sr. Manager, Business Dev. & Marketing from Radix (The Registry behind new domains such as .online, .store, .fun, .website, .tech, .host, .site, .space, .uno & .press) joins to chat about domain extensions and TLDs. Radix is a subsidiary business of Directi Group, a $300...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg538   Ed Sullivan of The Cigar Authority fame joins us this week. He is an avid cyclist and talks about all the data he creates on both his Peloton, when he rides inside, and his Garmin, when he is outside. Tips, tricks, and lots of cycling tech conversation. Make sure you check the show notes be...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg537   David Selinger was an early employee at Amazon and led the R&D arm of Amazon’s data-mining and personalization team. He co-founded Redfin and founded RichRelevance, a company that offers personalized shopping experiences for large retail brands. He is now inventing the next BIG thing in...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg536   Yes, I am back! We have Marv Bee join us this week and chat a bit about his new Mac, some good advice for backups and a little home automation chat. Its always great to have Marv on the podcast! Thanks for listening.  Join Jim Collison /  @jcollison  for show #536 of Home Gadget Geeks broug...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg535 Mark Robson is back with us this week for the annual BBQ and Grill show. We spend some time catching up with Mark and his grill set up at home. He has a few grills for sure. I also ask Mark about a grill/smoker that is on sale at Walmart and if it is right for me. It was a Pit Boss Austin XL...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg534   Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com is back this week and we start with a review no-go. Erin recently purchase a $2000 espresso machine that had issues right out of the gate. It’s not the problem you think it might be! We also look at two new robot vacuum cleaners and Erin reviews them...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg533   Paul Braren from  TinkerTry.com  joins us this week. Paul is always a ton of information and this week is no different. We open with an update on Insteon and the recent shut down of their services and how it was covered by the tech media. We also look at Paul’s EV Decider tool that walks yo...

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at  http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg532   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 practice it took to get there. He also encourages parents to let their children practice, no mat...