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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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90:34

The new IT Business Podcast with Marv Bee -- Mike has...

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2022/03/05

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg525 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 by HGG 524 and we talk about how to get better sound to that TV. Mike wraps the episode when he drops a bomb about his new truck. It’s not what you think! Thanks for listening Join Jim Collison

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89:50

A New Home Theater Setup -- Considerations for TV,...

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2022/02/19

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg524 Christian Johnson is back to fill us in on his latest Home Theater build. From considerations made for the TV to the thoughts behind the tuner, wiring and power, we get the scoop on his setup. Lots to learn and even more to consider! Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #523 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy

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78:05

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

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2022/02/12

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg523 Gavin Campbell is back this week and is now a member of the HomeTech.fm crew! (Links down below) We spend most of the show talking about home security cams from Ring to Foscam and Sighthound to Blue Iris. We also spend some time debating cloud vs self-hosting. This one is a deep dive that you will not want to miss. Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger

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63:03

Update on T-Mobile 5G and Microsoft Translator - HGG522

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2022/01/29

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg522 Jim gives a final update on his move to 5G Home Internet from T-Mobile. Jim also brings a hands-on review of Microsoft Translator and how he plans to use it for both Gallup and Home Gadget Geeks. We demoed it live on the show. All that and a bit more. Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike

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67:34

Community Questions and Hands-on with T-Mobile 5G...

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2022/01/22

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg521 Mike and Jim take a few voicemail questions from the audience and then dive into a hands-on review of the new T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offering. We cover the good, the bad and the not yet figured out as we discuss the service. An interesting conversation.All that and a bit more. Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #521 of Home Gadget Geeks

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82:35

Christian Johnson with Budget Server Storage and...

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2022/01/15

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg520 Christian Johnson from Maplegrove Partners is with us this week and we spend some time talking about the best way to purchase budget server hardware for those home storage fans. We also chat with Christian about the future of broadband home internet and the changes coming with IPV6. An interesting conversation.All that and a bit more. Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike

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57:57

Erin Lawrence with Ring Sensors, Homey Bridge,...

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2022/01/08

Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadget Canada helps us kick off the new year with some interesting Gadgets coming out of CES 2022! We have a look at the much-awaited glass break sensor from Ring for their Ring Alarm system. We also talk about the new Homey Bridge that will be One Bridge to Rule them all, if it works like they say, it will. We spend a few minutes on Jim’s favorite subject of robot vacuums and talk about the new Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni Robot vacuum that does it all but at a pretty big price

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71:09

A Home Gadget Geeks Look Back at 2021 and Look Ahead...

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2022/01/01

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg518 Mike is back this week and we spend some time looking at our world of gadgets over the last year. What worked, what didn’t and what we really liked. We then spend some time looking ahead to 2022 and what we think the year will bring. Not your typical year-end show. Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #518 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you

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73:55

Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Techie Friends with...

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2021/12/18

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg517 The dictionary defines a “Techie” as a person who is expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing. We have Marvin Bee this week from the Podnutz Pro podcast and we look at all our favorite or not-so-favorite gifts that we have gotten or purchased for ourselves. From flashlights to batteries packs, we cover our best. Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and

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70:43

Rebuilt Unraid! Better Than Ever and Lightning Fast!...

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2021/12/11

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg516 Mike talks about his new Unraid build this week and all the parts that had to go into it. No big surprises, but lots of great stuff. All that and more. Thanks for listening Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #516 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribeJoin us for the show live each

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78:56

Jay Mattison from TekEverything with PC Hardware...

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2021/12/04

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg515 We have Jay Mattison from TekEverything at TekEverything.com this week as we have a general conversation about the status of PC hardware purchasing here at the end of 2021. We also look at 2 different mechanical keyboards that Jay has reviewed in the last year and have an extended conversation about Keyboard in general. All that and more. Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and

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81:33

Erin Lawrence with Hand on Pixel 6 Pro Review and...

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2021/11/27

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg514 Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadgets Canada joins us this week as we do a long look at the new Pixel 6 Pro from Google. The good, the bad, and even the ugly and how she likes it so far. Will it replace her daily driver iPhone? We also spend some time talking about the new Echo Show 15 and comparing it to the Echo Show 10 that we covered the last time she was on the show. The price point for both is a

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69:30

Black Friday Trends for 2021 and Digital Assistances...

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2021/11/20

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg513 It’s great to have Mike back this week as we catch up with him and spend some time talking about Black Friday deal trends, Digital Assistances, Slickdeal Alerts and some of Jim’s newest power tools purchases. A run pre-Thanksgiving show and lots to discuss! Thanks for listening Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #513 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the

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77:58

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs with TextExpander and...

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2021/11/14

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg512 Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, a Patreon Supporter and long-time listener joins us this week. We spend some time getting to know Brian and then dive into TextExpander. We then spend some time with Classroomscreen, a new classroom tool that supports learning and on-demand widgets. In the post-show and available for Patreon subscribers, we talk about Brian’s Home Automation setup. Big thanks to Brian for

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85:34

Gavin Campbell with Emby / Kode Media Center and...

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2021/11/06

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg511 This week we have Patreon Supporter and long-time listener, Gavin Campbell, with us. In this episode, we get to know Gavin a bit. We walk thru his media center setup using Emby, Kode, and Channels. We also dig into his Unraid box and there is lots of docker conversation. We wrap the show with a little crypto. Big thanks to Gavin for joining us and we will be excited to have him back! Join Jim

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103:29

Jon Maddox from Channels and Updates for Channels 5.0...

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2021/10/30

This week we have Jon Maddox from Channels at https://getchannels.com/ joins us this week to talk about the updates for Channels 5.0 for Apple TV & iOS, as well as Channels 4.0 for Android & Fire TV. Lots of conversation about Channels and how they fit in the DVR market today. All that and more! Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg510 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #510 of Home Gadget

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79:25

Ed Ramirez Talks Technology Downsizing, Cryptohopper...

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2021/10/23

Patreon Supporter Ed Ramirez joins this week. Jim gives a personal health update after a wild ride over the last couple of weeks. We revisit the idea of downsizing our technology footprints and doing more with less. We wrap the show with Mike giving a demo of Cryptohopper and how he is trading his Crypto. All that and more! Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg509 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show

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76:37

Dan Lebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast - HGG508

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2021/10/16

Dan Lebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast at BasedonaTrueStoryPodcast.com joins Jim this week. Dan, a podcaster, graphic designer and educator, talks about the accuracy of some of the way tech has been represented in a few of the movies he has reviewed. We start the show with an overview of his office setup and why he has 8 monitors. All that and more! Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg507Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike

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85:58

John Aydelotte Rides Across the Heartland and E-Bikes...

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2021/10/09

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg507 John Aydelotte, a long-time listener and show supporter, joins us this week as we talk about his bike trip across 1/3 of the United States and the tech he used to get there. We also look at E-Bikes and the popularity that are having now. All that and more! Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #507 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy

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Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadgets Canada with Nespresso...

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2021/10/02

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg506 Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadgets Canada at https://techgadgetcanada.com/ joins us as we talk all about the latest from Nespresso with Nespresso Coffee Makers and Coffee Pods. It’s a different way of looking at coffee both in the way you make it and purchase it. We wrap the show with some discussion around the latest Amazon event where a bunch of new products was announced including a new robot

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