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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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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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87:46

Ross Brand from Livestream Universe and How he...

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2021/09/25

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg505Ross Brand from LiveStream Universe at https://livestreamuniverse.com/ joins us as we look at the process of self-publishing and all the things to think about considering the process. From creating content to the tech needed to get it edited and published, Ross works us through the steps. We also talk about the future of live streaming and some things to consider with what is happening in that

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82:47

Ed Sullivan with Tesla Issues and Some Things to...

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2021/09/11

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg503 Ed Sullivan joins us for some updates on his Tesla and some issues that have come up in the 6 months he has owned it. We also talk about some things to consider when purchasing an EV. We wrap the show with some discussion on an all-electric rat / mouse trap. All that and more! Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #504 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the

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72:48

Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org with new Camera...

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2021/09/04

We have Bob and Ryan back from ThingComputers.org and we spend the first part of the show with a new Camera Recommendation from Bob (Sony aZV-E10) and the New Rode Wireless GO II. We spend some time talking about the current chip shortage and what does it mean for schools. Jim has a new 1TB NVMe drive to show off and we look at 3 x 2TB NVMe drives that were looked at by Bob. We look at some cool art with deconstructed iPhone art and wrap it with some talk about a new Creative Sound Blaster Play! 4

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84:30

Kevin Schoonover with Home Networking Tips and Tricks...

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2021/08/28

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg502 We have Kevin Schoonover this week and we spend a bunch of time talking about home networking. Is a single modem or mesh best? What blocks Wifi? How do you troubleshoot networking issues? We look at some new equipment as well. All that and more!Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #502 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO

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77:42

Sammie Collison on Etsy, Update to Fire Pit and Deck,...

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2021/08/21

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg501Sammie Collison joins Jim this week with some updates from college and a deeper look at the new fire pit and deck work, do the Collison's need a robot vacuum cleaner, Sammie has a new item in her knitting store and some cooking tips from HelloFresh. The show is packed! All that and more!Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #501 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to

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88:45

Show 500! Kids and Ham, Fastic and Fire Pits and Top...

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2021/08/14

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg500 We made it! Show 500 is here! Mike spends some time talking about how is kids have gotten interested in Ham radio. Some new Ham gadgets included. Jim is trying to drop some COVID weight and is trying intermittent fasting and using the Fastic App. Jim also installed a new fire pit in the backyard and added some design elements to try to make it a smokeless fire pit with some success. We wrap the

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65:26

Ring Cam Install, Electric vs Battery Powered...

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2021/07/31

Mike and Jim spend some time talking about Jim’s new Ring Cam install. Pics and examples are shown. Jim also updates on the Generator monitor and hookup selection. At the end of the show, Mike updates us on his Ham radio setup and gives Jim some advice on using a new battery based generator. All that and more!Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg499Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #499 of Home

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Listener Feedback, New Ring Cam and Networking...

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2021/07/24

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg498 Mike and Jim spend at the front of the show with some listener feedback, but via email and a call-in message. Jim then asks for help with the placement of a new Ring Stick Up Cam and a solution to monitor this new generator. We wrap it with an update from Mike on some network issues he was having with an SSL certificate. All that and more! Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger /

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77:02

Technology Blunder and Disasters Explained - HGG497

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2021/07/17

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg497 Mike and Jim look at some recent technology issues at home that have caused us to rethink our setups. Is it all worth it? Have we made it too complicated? It’s it all worth it? All that and more! Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg497 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #497 of Home Gadget Geeks

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Richard Hay from Windows Observer with Everything...

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2021/07/13

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg496 We have Richard Hay from Windows Observer and ITPro Today as we talk about all things Windows 11. What is new, what is old and what to expect when it rolls out later this fall. All that and more! Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #496 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us

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Jon Panozzo from Unraid Updates on 6.9 and the new...

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2021/07/03

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg495 We have Jon Panozzo from Unraid this week on Home Gadget Geeks. Jon updates us on the Unraid 6.9 upgrade and what to look forward to in 6.10. We also spend some time looking at the most popular apps on Unraid. Jon is also now hosting a new Podcast – the Uncast! We wrap the show with look at Chia Coin and farming Crypto using Unraid. All that and more! Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for

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