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SouthGeek News

Donovan Adkisson & Ben Rehberg, with Samuel Lewis

Join Southern IT experts Donovan Adkisson and Ben Rehberg, along with occasional guest speakers, as they break down the latest in technology in a straightforward, relatable way for everyday listeners. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southgeek-news--6576669/support.

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101:30

We Fixed Nothing, but Here’s a Podcast

SouthGeek News ·

2025/03/07

After a few weeks off, Donovan and Ben are back with stories of surprise houseguests, home repairs, and getting pulled over for expired tags. From leaking windows to the rising costs of cars, they share their latest life updates before diving into the tech news. This episode covers Twitter/X blocking Signal links, Windows 11’s latest update headaches, Starlink’s growing pains, and the growing role of AI in government. Plus, they say a not-so-fond farewell to Skype and debate just how much worse the

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1:20

Where Have We Been?

SouthGeek News ·

2025/02/27

A quick note on why we haven’t repleased an episode recently. Thanks for for your patience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit southgeeknews.substack.com/subscribe

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72:53

Have You Seen My BeaverTail?

SouthGeek News ·

2025/02/07

In this episode of SouthGeek News, Donovan and Ben catch up on the unpredictable South Georgia weather and discuss recent IT projects, including network setups and dealing with frustrating Wi-Fi hardware. Ben shares his unexpected recognition with a Volunteer of the Year award for his hands-on work at a nonprofit.They dive into major tech stories, starting with OpenAI's launch of ChatGPTGov, designed for government agencies, sparking discussions on AI security and efficiency. Congress’s outdated

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2:20

My Mistake

SouthGeek News ·

2025/01/31

I screwed up and put the wrong content in the wrong feed. Oops, and sorry. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit southgeeknews.substack.com/subscribe

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103:03

South Georgia Snowpocalypse

SouthGeek News ·

2025/01/24

South Geek News - Episode 10🎙️ Recorded January 22, 2025In this episode of South Geek News, Ben and Donovan cover a winter storm surprise in South Georgia, tech news highlights, and some personal stories. Here's what we discuss:❄️ Winter Wonderland in Georgia?* Winter Storm Enzo left South Georgia with 4–6 inches of snow! Ben and Donovan recount their snowy adventures and how rare this is for the area.🔧 Tech Talk & News Highlights* Apple Privacy Lawsuit: Details of Apple’s $95 million settlement

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90:54

The Firewall is Funky

SouthGeek News ·

2025/01/10

The latest episode of SouthGeek News dives into a mix of tech updates, personal anecdotes, and lighthearted banter. Ben and Donovan share their experiences with hardware upgrades, such as testing WireGuard VPN on high-speed networks and experimenting with budget-friendly equipment. They discuss the rising costs of gaming PCs and the challenges of balancing performance with affordability. Nostalgia also takes center stage, with reflections on outdated tech like Blu-ray players and Commodore 64

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103:52

The Typhoon is Salty

SouthGeek News ·

2024/12/20

In this episode of SouthGeek News, recorded on December 18, 2024, Ben Rehberg and Donovan Adkisson were joined by guest host Samuel Lewis. The show opened with Ben calling in remotely due to COVID, while Samuel shared updates on his life, including his recent upgrade to a custom-built computer for streaming and gaming. Samuel detailed how the new setup has significantly improved his workflow and performance, sharing amusing anecdotes about quirky extras included with the build.The conversation also

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93:14

I've Been Influenced

SouthGeek News ·

2024/12/06

Episode 7 of South Geek NewsIn this episode of South Geek News, Donovan and Ben cover a wide range of topics, blending tech insights, personal anecdotes, and current events. They kick things off with Thanksgiving reflections, including travel woes, fuel economy talk, and a shared disdain for Black Friday crowds.The hosts dive into the evolving landscape of holiday shopping, noting how Cyber Monday has transformed into a week-long event and the broader shift to online purchasing. They also explore

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76:45

You Want to Use Your Phone Like It's 2024?

SouthGeek News ·

2024/11/22

In this episode, Ben and Donovan talk about holiday scheduling and how it impacted their recording plans, personal projects, and reflections on their decade-long careers. They delve into their experiences with client behaviors during the holiday season, technical challenges such as Wi-Fi performance and hardware configuration, and their thoughts on Microsoft's Office 365 and Outlook's new iterations.Further discussions include explorations of software development using AI tools like ChatGPT for

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26:23

SGN: After Dark for November 13, 2024

SouthGeek News ·

2024/11/22

Parts of the main show that were edited out as we felt it didn’t really fit the flow of the show. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit southgeeknews.substack.com/subscribe

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108:06

The Simulation is Optimized for Entertainment

SouthGeek News ·

2024/11/15

The latest episode of *South Geek News* covers a range of tech-related topics, including updates about platforms like Blue Sky and X (formerly Twitter), reflecting on user shifts and preferences on these social networks. There's also mention of an amusing tech issue involving an old printer containing a surprise—a dead mouse—which led to further printer replacements. The episode touches on recent updates from Apple regarding new M4 Mac devices, Microsoft's plans to start charging for Windows 10

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2:41

No Show This Week - Apologies

SouthGeek News ·

2024/11/07

Due to Ben and I both being very busy today (not to mention a very disappointing election, at least on my part), we’ve decided to push our next episode to next week. We do apologize for the wait.HostsDonovan AdkissonBen RehbergContactpodcast@southgeeknews.comVM/Text: 229-234-1307 Get full access to SouthGeek News at southgeeknews.substack.com/subscribe

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10:39

SGN: After Dark for October 23, 2024

SouthGeek News ·

2024/11/01

Content not included in the main episode, episode 4, recorded October 23, 2024. Get full access to SouthGeek News at southgeeknews.substack.com/subscribe

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101:57

Three-Edged Sword

SouthGeek News ·

2024/10/24

In this episode, Donovan and Ben dive into their recent internet troubles with half the internet being down, and a frustrating experience with their provider, TruVista. They recount how a botched router upgrade caused outages. Ben discusses his experiments with large language models, image generation, and his exploration of the Hugging Face community. They debate the implications of AI advancements like Claude 3.5's computer control abilities, and what the future holds for AI's role in automation

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12:06

SGN: After Dark for October 9, 2024 (Episode 3)

SouthGeek News ·

2024/10/16

Outtakes and whatnot from episode 3 of SouthGeek News.HostsDonovan AdkissonBen Rehberg---Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Get full access to SouthGeek News at southgeeknews.substack.com/subscribe

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80:37

Hurricanes, Hammers, and High-Tech Shenanigans

SouthGeek News ·

2024/10/11

The latest episode explores technology topics, including machine learning, AI tools in podcast hosting, and the impact of emerging tech like Meta's smart glasses with facial recognition. The hosts share personal stories about handling tech repairs after a hurricane and the challenges of aging equipment, blending humor with insights. The episode highlights how technology shapes daily life, and the privacy concerns tied to new innovations.Takeaways:The hosts discuss the importance of managing

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9:37

SGN: After Dark for September 25, 2024

SouthGeek News ·

2024/10/02

Bonus episode content from episode 2 of the SouthGeek News podcast that didn't make it into the final published episode. Get full access to SouthGeek News at southgeeknews.substack.com/subscribe

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01:37:12

Cruisin' the Crazy

SouthGeek News ·

2024/09/25

In this episode, Donovan from SouthTech Network Solutions and Ben from Tifton Tech Works cover a variety of tech topics and share personal anecdotes. They monitor Hurricane Helene's expected landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm via Zoom.Earth, sharing humorous commentary on its impact on personal plans like golf cancellations.The hosts discuss spending excessive time on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the chaotic conspiracy theories present on the platform. Donovan recounts a personal story

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10:29

SGN Daily Dive for September 24, 2024

SouthGeek News ·

2024/09/24

X, formerly known as Twitter, is changing its blocking feature to allow blocked users to see public posts, though they still cannot interact with the account that blocked them.This is causing controversy as many users rely on blocking to avoid harassment or abuse. Meanwhile,Apple is delaying the release of its full AI-enhanced Siri update for the iPhone 16 until early 2025, with key features rolling out gradually throughout the year. The company also introduced anew battery removal process for the

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02:02:49

The AGI is STINKY

SouthGeek News ·

2024/09/12

In the maiden episode for the relaunch of the SouthGeek News podcast, hosts Donovan Adkisson and Ben Rehberg are joined by Donovan's son, Tyler to discuss the Apple event, cars that use outdated technology to perform software updates along with other features on the car, some Apple TV+ stuff, OpenAI and AGI, issues with a local Internet/VoIP provider (TruVista), the Chase Bank "glitch" and the stupid people that fell for it, and a Navy Ship, Starlink, and a WiFi named STINKY.HostsDonovan AdkissonBen

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