Home Gadget Geeks

Home Gadget Geeks

Here on Home Gadget Geeks , we cover all your favorite tech gadgets that find their way into your home. News, reviews, product updates and conversation, all for the Average Tech guy! Full show notes at http://theAverageGuy.tv

Episodes

June 3, 2023 69 mins
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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, the differences between various hard drives, and the latest updates in the GPU market. Additionally, we discuss the current state of ...
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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 talked about slimming down on tech and cable management in the new place. Finally, Jim has an update on his choice for the new UPS. Th...
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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 ability to have an opinion. We’ll also be talking about me replacing my UPS after a power outage, the importance of having a backup p...
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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 materials you’ll need, safety considerations, and design options. But we won’t stop there. We’ll also discuss how technology can enh...
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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 stomach may cause intense hunger pangs. Thanks for listening!
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Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg569 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 talks about his experience teaching remotely, offering strategies to help students with disabilities. We also discuss the developme...
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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 having a poor experience with a previous smart scale. Next, we looked at the Alexa Smart Kettle, which they found to be surprisingly hel...
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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 time? We wrap the show with some old tech, for a new job! Thanks for listening!

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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 the specifics of each build, including all the parts and components that Kevin is considering. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of each option, as well as...
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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 potential uses and impact on the tech world. We delve into the world of Chat GPT and its capabilities, discussing its potential to transform the way we interac...
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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 available to patrons. We explore topics such as computer safety and security, the libra...
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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 his home automation plan and ask if you can even do HA in an apartment effectively? L...
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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 away from Hubitat and is now using Home Assistant full-time. However, there still mi...
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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 audio streaming. Marv shares his thoughts on Synology NAS devices and their role in ...
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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 the entertainment center) and dual screen laptops from Lenovo. Thanks for listening!

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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 other password managers with similar bumps in the road over the years and what are som...
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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. Even a little VR conversation at the end. He has a surprise recommendation as well. ...
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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://theaverageguy.tv/2023/01/02/5-benefits-of-a-solo-stove-and-why-i-still-might-get-one/ and wo...
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