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Home Gadget Geeks

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! Host Jim Collison and his super line up of hosts are LIVE each week on Thursday nights, 8pmC/9E at http://theAverageGuy.tv

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60:02

Phil Collison talks Cherry Bounce with Whiskey,...

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2022/11/26

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 the Weber iGrill up against the Meater Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer while cooking two turkeys on

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Dave Hamilton from Mac Geek Gab and All Things Apple...

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2022/11/12

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 listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #552 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy

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Marv Bee with Cyber Security Month Lessons, Tech...

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2022/11/05

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. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #551 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy

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89:16

Christian Johnson with MGP Updates, Christian's...

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2022/10/22

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 listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #550 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average

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70:58

Edward Weniger from Alpha Bitcoin and an Update on...

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2022/10/15

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 revenue. They also discuss the energy market in the United States, noting that Texas deregulated its energy

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76:39

Jay Franze with Enterprise Physical Security Tech –...

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2022/10/08

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 / @jcollison for show #547 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO

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79:54

Bob and Ryan from Thinkcomputers.org with Thoughts on...

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2022/10/02

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 breakdown of the conversation with timestamps farther down in the show notes.You can follow along with the

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77:44

Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm with Home Automation...

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2022/09/17

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 for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #546 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the

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79:32

Agent Cru from WineSpies with a Better way to buy...

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2022/09/10

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 bottle – or as many as you want – to your Locker, and they will keep your wine safe and cool in their secure

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73:27

Jay Franze from Franze and Friends with Sound and...

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2022/09/03

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 coming back to Home Gadget Geeks in the very near future.Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for

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70:12

Mike Wieger with Orbit Smart Lawn Watering, Presearch...

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2022/08/27

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 the show notes. Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #543 of Home Gadget Geeks

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77:58

Erin Lawrence with Frame TVs, Smart Weber Genesis BBQ...

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2022/08/20

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 Thermacell Radius. Jim has a version of it and we ask, “Does it really work?” I think you might be surprised at how

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Dan LeFebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast with...

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2022/08/05

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/hgg541Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #540 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network.WANT TO

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Akarsh Vinod from Dio Technologies with a new...

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2022/07/30

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 is in the works.Dio Speakers are easy to set up, do not require a separate app, and have a great design that

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57:09

Karn Jajoo from Radix with Domain Name Extensions and...

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2022/07/23

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 million company based in Dubai and owner of various domain name registrars and web hosting

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Ed Sullivan with Cycling Tech and a Look at Ebikes -...

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2022/07/17

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 below for all the links. We also look at an e-bike that Jim is considering. Have a good bike recommendation,

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Dave Selinger from Deep Sentinel and AI Based Home...

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2022/07/09

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 home security – Deep Sentinel, an AI-based home protection service. The company’s intelligent crime

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Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast with a new Mac...

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2022/07/02

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 brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribeJoin us for the show

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Mark Robson with the Big BBQ and Grill Show for...

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2022/06/11

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg535Mark 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 1000 Sq. In. Pellet Grill with Flame Broiler and Cooking Probe. I will have the link below. I did purchase

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Erin Lawrence with a Robot Vacuum Cleaner Showdown...

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2022/05/15

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 head to head. We have looked at many vacs on Home Gadget Geeks, you might be surprised on how far they

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