Home Gadget Geeks (Audio MP3)

Gavin Campbell joins me this week to discuss home automation, focusing on the Home Assistant platform. We explore seasonal impacts on automation, the importance of using entity IDs for easy device rep

Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers.org join this week as we discuss the latest consumer technology. We review Intels new Core Ultra processors and their efficiency compared to AMD, wh

Mike Wieger is my guest this week! Mike shares his experience with MeshTastic, a mesh networking system, noting a significant increase in nodes in Omaha and their use for local communication. He also

Dan LeFebvre from the Based on a True Story podcast about the benefits of using teleprompters, specifically the Elgato model. Dan shares insights on technologys evolution in video production, the sig

This week, I share my journey in questioning my personal data management, spurred by an unexpected failure of my Morrow Data Box. This experience pushed me to prioritize valuable data and confront the

Marv Bee joined me this week as we discussed backup solutions, with Jim considering using a Synology box to access data on Backblaze B2. Marv recommends Synology for its performance and ease of use. W

Christian Johnson joins me this week as we talk about home technology trends, starting with seasonal changes and their effects on our gardens. We discuss AIs role in enhancing podcast show notes and

Jay Franze is my guest this week. We talk about smart home technology and the benefits of energy-efficient gadgets, particularly in air conditioning. We share personal experiences with DIY home wiring

T.J. Huddleston from HomeTech.fm returns to discuss his latest home automation projects. He shares insights on adaptive lighting systems that enhance comfort and energy efficiency and explores smart i

Mike Wieger is my guest this week. Mike shares his experience installing a generator outlet and interlock kit for backup power, detailing the wiring and safety measures. He also talks about using a Ja

Its a solo show this week. Last weeks show was canceled due to a 100-hour power outage at theAverageGuy.tv studios. What did I do? What gadgets did we use? How did it go and how did we stay cool? Al

Mark Robson is my guest this week. We discussed various topics, including extreme weather patterns in Canada, grilling and cast iron cooking techniques, barbecue techniques and ingredients, and culina

Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fmpodcast is my guest this week. We discussed various topics, including severe weather preparedness, home automation, tech updates, data storage, and 3D printing. Gavin s

Jay Mattison is my guest this week. Jay discussed the latest gadgets, smart home automation, laptops, and processing power. He also talked about camera technology, including wireless microphones and r

Ed Sullivan joins me this week! We discussed his collection of Apple devices, including an iMac Pro, 16 MacBook Pro, iPhone 12 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 8. We discuss his decision to purchase his f

Dr. Adam Hickman is my guest this week. Adam is the Vice President of Org Development and Cast Members at Partners, a Walt Disney Company, and a former co-worker of mine at Gallup. We catch up over dr

Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadgets Canadajoined me this week. We delved into a variety of tech topics, starting with the Birdfy Hum Feeder, where Erin shared her mixed experiences, praising the seed fee

In one of my favorite episodes yet this year, we catch up with Rich Hay. Rich talks about his decision to purchase a VW EV and all that he has loved about it (that was in preshow, now at the end). In

My guest this week is Gretchen Schoenstein, a half marathon enthusiast who has completed more than one hundred half marathons. With unwavering dedication and passion, Gretchen has conquered diverse co

Marv Bee from ITBusinessPodcast.comjoins me this week as we open the show with listener email. Some thoughts on routers, printers, Subaru upgrades and home server storage. We wrap the show with the q

This week I have Gavin Campell, TJ Huddleston and Seth Johnson, hosts of the HomeTech Podcast at HomeTech.fm and we discuss the current state of the home tech market, including challenges and strategi

Christian Johnson from MapleGrovePartners.com joins me this week. We open the show with some talk of the current state of hard drives and ask Christian what NAS he would buy in 2024. We talk about the

Jay Fraze from https://jayfranze.com/ismy guest. In this episode, cover listener feedback from last week. Jay has purchased a new Rode Wireless Pro mic set and a Zoom H6 and we get an update on Jay

Im back in action after a much-needed Spring Break, and let me tell you, its been a whirlwind! With April 15th looming over our heads, Ill dish out some insights into how I tackled my taxes and how

Erin Lawrence from https://www.techgadgetscanada.com. is my guest this week. In this episode, we explore a range of innovative products, from the NextBase 4K iQ Dash Cameras impressive features to Er

Jeff Sieh from http://socialmedianewslive.com/ and http://jeffsieh.com/ joins me this week as we get to know Jeff for the first time and spend some time talking about the new Apple Vision Pro. Theres

Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm joins me this week and after a short catch-up, we ask the question, in home automation, does Matter really Matter? The standard has picked up a lot of support in the la

Long-time listener Tony Raynor joins me this week as we talk about his new DGI Pocket 3 and he even uses it as a webcam for the show. We also discuss his love for photography and why he submits so man

Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast is my guest this week. Marv and I discuss the question, Are we getting too gadgetry in our lives? We also look at Marvs new StreamDeck, discuss his recent pur

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

Christian Johnson is back this week and catch up with him and his quest to complete his pilots license. We also get an update on his thoughts on LastPass and Bitwarden and wrap the show with some upd

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 Barks cutting-

This week I am joined by TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm. We kick off the conversation by delving into the intricacies of TJs background, gaining valuable insights into the technological landscape tha

A very special Home Gadget Geeks episode! Celebrating 13 years with Mike Wieger. Mike shares his home lab insights. Using a self-hosted git repo for documentation, hes into Proxmox clusters alongside

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 coul

In this weeks 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 pro

This week we have Erin Lawrence from https://www.techgadgetscanada.com/. Ive got the inside scoop on her Temu experimentproviding a comprehensive update and addressing the burning question: Is Temu

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 t

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 format f

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

Dave McCabe joins me this week. Well be discussing his recent woodworking projects, including items hes crafted for his office. Dave has also recently acquired a 3D printer, and youll be intrigued

Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org are joining me, and were going to discuss the economic outlook for 2024 and how it might impact tech purchases. Well also dedicate some time to talking about the

This week, Im joined by Christian Johnson for an exciting update on his pilots license journey and the tech that played a pivotal role in his progress. Well also dive into the intriguing developmen

Paul Braren from TinkerTry.com joins me this week and we catch up with him. Its been a busy time for Paul. Both moving and changing jobs has kept him on his toes when it comes to technology. We talk

In this episode, Im 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 Marvs new podcast that mi

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 futu

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 ment

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 to t

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 increasing

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. We t