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Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers with Computex 2023 Highlights and PCI Express 5.0 Storage – HGG574
June 03, 2023
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 d
Dan LeFebvre with Streamlining Audio Edits with AI and Jim Orders a New Ugreen UPS – HGG573
May 20, 2023
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
Marv Bee with Small Business AI Questions and UPS Recommendations – HGG572
May 13, 2023
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 abili
So You Are Installing a Fire Pit? Jay Franze Guest – HGG571
May 06, 2023
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 mate
Mark Robson with the Big BBQ and Grill Show for Summer 2023 – HGG570
April 29, 2023
Summer is a time for outdoor activities, and one of the best ways to enjoy the warm weather is to fire up the grill. For many, grilling is an essential part of the summer season, providing a delicious
Dr. Brian Fredlander with Innovations in Assistive Technology: How AI and OCR are Revolutionizing Accessibility – HGG569
April 15, 2023
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 talk
Erin Lawrence with Withing Smart Scale, Alexa Smart Kettle, GE Smart Mixer and Echo Frames – HGG568
March 31, 2023
Erin Lawrence joins this week (Dont 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
Mike Wieger with Arccos Golf Smart Sensors and an iPhone and Apple Watch Upgrade Conversation – HGG567
March 25, 2023
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?
Kevin Schoonover and 2 Future PC Builds with AMD vs Intel – HGG566
March 18, 2023
This week we have Kevin Schoonover and in this episode, well be discussing Kevins plans for two PC builds one using Intel and the other using AMD. Well dive deep into the specifics of each build,
Jay Franze with Unlocking the Potential of Chat GPT: Insights, Ethics and Attribution – HGG565
March 11, 2023
This week Im joined by fellow tech enthusiast, Jay Franze and we have a lot to talk about. Well be discussing one of my favorite topics Chat GPT and exploring its potential uses and impact on th
Sammie Collison: Beyond Books – Exploring the Surprising Capabilities of Local Libraries – HGG564
March 04, 2023
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 highl
Getting to Know Randy Walker, Instructional Designer, Podcaster and Meetup Organizer in Detroit – HGG563
February 25, 2023
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
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm and Home Assistant Pros and Cons – HGG562
February 12, 2023
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm joins this week and its mostly Home Assistant conversation. We open with a new bar gadget from Dave McCabe that I picked up at Daves new site, https://www.warpedboard
Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast with Dio Speakers, Synology, HDTV Antennas – HGG561
February 04, 2023
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
Bob and Ryan from the ThinkComputers Podcast join with a CES Wrap, Monitors, Soundbars and Dual Screen Laptops – HGG560
January 27, 2023
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 i
Christian Johnson with a Look at LastPass Breach and Your Options Now – HGG559
January 21, 2023
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
Jon Maddox from Channels a Look Back at 2022 and What is Ahead for 2023 for Channels – HGG558
January 14, 2023
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 D
Jay Franze, More Thoughts on a Solo Stove and Tech Productivity Gadgets for Your Desk – HGG557
January 07, 2023
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 recentl
Erin Lawrence with Ember Mug 2, 2022 Fire TV Cube and a Samsung Portable Projector – HGG556
December 17, 2022
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, Fi
Dave McCabe on Woodworking Projects with CNC and the End of Home Server Show Forums – HGG555
December 10, 2022
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 abou
Mike Wieger Catch up and a Deep Dive on the PC/VR Build for Jim – HGG554
December 03, 2022
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 Mikes world. Thanks for your Patreon Support! Thanks for listening. Full sho
Phil Collison talks Cherry Bounce with Whiskey, Turkey Temp Duel and Wood Splitting Tools Gone Wrong – HGG553
November 26, 2022
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
Dave Hamilton from Mac Geek Gab and All Things Apple – HGG552
November 12, 2022
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 h
Marv Bee with Cyber Security Month Lessons, Tech Conferences and Updates on PC Builds – HGG551
November 05, 2022
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 conversatio
Christian Johnson with MGP Updates, Christian’s Corner on Crypto Today and More PC Build Considerations – HGG550
October 22, 2022
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
Edward Weniger from Alpha Bitcoin and an Update on the Crypto Business and Market – HGG549
October 15, 2022
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 minin
Jay Franze with Enterprise Physical Security Tech – HGG548
October 08, 2022
Jay Franze joins me this week. Jim has a new TV for the deck and we spend some time talking about Jays day job, lots of very gadget-driven technology. I think you will enjoy it. You can find more of
Bob and Ryan from Thinkcomputers.org with Thoughts on a New PC Build for Jim – HGG547
October 02, 2022
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, Mem
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm with Home Automation updates and Jim is frustrated with it all – HGG546
September 17, 2022
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 i
Agent Cru from WineSpies with a Better way to buy Wine and all kinds of Wine Gadgets – HGG545
September 10, 2022
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
Jay Franze from Franze and Friends with Sound and Audio Tips for Everyone – HGG544
September 03, 2022
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 t
Mike Wieger with Orbit Smart Lawn Watering, Presearch Search and Flux Web 3.0 Decentralized Network – HGG543
August 27, 2022
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
Erin Lawrence with Frame TVs, Smart Weber Genesis BBQ and Thermacell Radius to Repel Mosquitos – HGG542
August 20, 2022
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
Dan LeFebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast with Big Cameras and Big Storage Questions – HGG541
August 05, 2022
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:/
Akarsh Vinod from Dio Technologies with a new Multi-room Audio Option for your Home – HGG540
July 30, 2022
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
Karn Jajoo from Radix with Domain Name Extensions and the Future of TLDs – HGG539
July 23, 2022
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
Ed Sullivan with Cycling Tech and a Look at Ebikes – HGG538
July 17, 2022
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.
Dave Selinger from Deep Sentinel and AI Based Home Protection and Prevention – HGG537
July 09, 2022
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
Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast with a new Mac and Backup Tips – HGG536
July 02, 2022
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! Thank
Mark Robson with the Big BBQ and Grill Show for Summer 2022 – HGG535
June 11, 2022
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 gr
Erin Lawrence with a Robot Vacuum Cleaner Showdown and What is the Right Monitor for You – HGG534
May 15, 2022
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
Paul Braren with an Insteon Departure, the EV Decider and Heat Pumps for the Win – HGG533
May 07, 2022
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 h
Phil Collison with 2 Apps that Make Live and Recorded Music Events Better – HGG532
April 30, 2022
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 pract
Rich Hay and a New Role at Microsoft and the Q&A Community – HGG531
April 23, 2022
Rich Hay joins us this week as we catch up with him and his new job at Microsoft. Rich is a good friend of the show and walks us through the process of becoming a Microsoft employee about 6 months ago
Jon Biggs with Health and Fitness Tech Tracking – HGG530
April 09, 2022
Jon Biggs joins this week and it’s all health tech. We look from top to bottom at monitoring your own health from regular check-ups from a doctor, services like 23andMe and Grail and even continuous g
Cody Soodeen from Kara Water with the Kara Pure Making Fresh Water from the Air Around You – HGG529
April 02, 2022
Cody Soodeen from Kara Water joins us this week as we look at the Kara Pure. Their mission statement says, “Kara Water wishes to decrease dependence on groundwater by fully tapping into air-water with
Gavin Campbell with a big Home Networking Change. Out with the old, in with the new – HGG528
March 26, 2022
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm joins this week and it’s all about home networks. He installed a new one in the last few months and lives to tell — in pretty good detail. That is mostly it. It’s all n
Why a Gas Truck Again? Plus Some Thoughts on a Techie way to make Sprits – Quicker with Data – HGG527
March 19, 2022
Mike is back this week! We have a St. Patrick’s Day beer and whiskey pour to start the show. We ask Mike, “why a truck again?” and we wrap it with some conversation about Bespoken Spirits out of Calif
Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org with Read Before You Purchase Reviews on Laptops, Motherboards and PC Cases – HGG526
March 12, 2022
Bob and Ryan from https://thinkcomputers.org join us this week as we look at some of their reviews on laptops, motherboards, and new cases. We spend some time looking at the latest industry trends as
The new IT Business Podcast with Marv Bee — Mike has a new Truck – HGG525
March 05, 2022
Marv Bee is back for the launch of his new podcast, The IT Business Podcast found at https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/. We also chat some about Marv’s newest purchase, an OLED TV that was influenced