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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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70:43

Echo Auto, a Waze Across Country and the iPhone 12 is...

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2020/10/25

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg465 Jim is back from the East Coast and has been using travel tech all week. He purchased the Echo Auto right before the trip on Amazon Prime Days sale for $20 and has a report. He also navigates the nearly 4000 miles using Waze and found some interesting options as well as a huge error that cost him several hours of travel, but took him to the interesting spots. Mike talks about how he is using Microsoft ToDo and then

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55:45

Liviu Arsene from Bitdefender talks Bitdefender Box...

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2020/10/19

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg464We sat down with Liviu Arsene, a Global Cybersecurity Researcher for Bitdefender, Liviu has a strong background in security and technology and talked with us about both the Bitdefender Box and Bitdefender Premium VPN as well as some general Cyber security topics. Get more information about Bitdefender at https://bitdefender.com. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Christian Johnson / @BorgWhisperer for show #464 of Home

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88:51

Nathaniel Lindley with Updates on Handling Education...

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2020/10/10

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg463 Week 2 of wondering if anyone ever actually reads this part of the show notes. If you are reading this, shoot me an email, jim@theaverageguy.tv and say hi! Let’s see if I get any emails this week! Last week we had one. While you are reading, get your graphic design game on and try out Canva. Head over to https://theAverageGuy.tv/canva and make your best Home Gadget Geeks album art (need to be 600 x 600p) and submit it

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71:20

Ham Radio Part 2, Microsoft To Do and Windows Sandbox...

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2020/10/03

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg462 I am really wondering if anyone ever actually reads this part of the show notes? If you are reading this, shoot me an email, jim@theaverageguy.tv and say hi! Let’s see if I get any emails this week! While you are reading, get your graphic design game on and try out Canva. Head over to https://theAverageGuy.tv/canva and make your best Home Gadget Geeks album art (need to be 600 x 600p) and submit it to me for a chance

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66:49

Kyle Wilcox with IPEVO V4K, Rode Wireless GO and the...

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2020/09/26

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg461 This week we have Kyle Wilcox back with us to chat about the IPEVO V4K Ultra High Definition USB Document Camera and how that can fill in as webcam in a pinch. We also take a long look at the Rode Wireless GO Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System that Kyle is using for classrooms and public events. We then looked at the MEVO Start Live Streaming Camera and it’s many uses! We finish the show with some discussion

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80:49

Daniel J Lewis from The Audacity to Podcast with RGB...

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2020/09/20

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg460 This week we have Daniel J Lewis from The Audacity to Podcast on the show to talk about how he installed RGB lighting in his home studio. We also cover the ins and outs and install successes and mistakes made during the project along with a long list (in the show notes) of lessons learned. Daniel also spends some time talking about his latest projects, like with My Podcast Reviews, and the updates he has made on this

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70:43

IFTTT Pro, NFL Reboot and Mike has a new PC Build...

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2020/09/12

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg459 After covering some details about the September 24, 2020 Patreon Subscribers Pre-Show Meetup, we looked the new Pro Plan from IFTT. We also spent some time talking about how the NFL is going to continue with the 2020 regular season despite COVID concerns here in the US. We wrap the show with a look at a new PC build for Mike and a tip from Jim is you want to watch YouTube without commercials. I think you will find it

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85:04

Ham Radio Updates from Mike, Meetup2020 Dates...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/09/05

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg458 Mike brings the latest updates from his Ham Radio set up including new gear, antennas and connectors. We take a look at both his new rig as well as antenna setups. I think you will find it very interesting. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #459 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network.WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show

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95:29

Windows 95 turns 25, Early Podcasting and Lawn Gadget...

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2020/08/30

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg457David McCabe from https://reset.fm/ is back this week as we wrap up the 2020 Lawn Care Series with a look at fall lawn care. What needs to be done now and what can wait till spring? Can you bring your lawn back from a long summer drought? What about over seeding and spraying for weeds? Dave answers it all. We also open the show with a little Windows 95 conversation as the OS turns 25 years old and look back at the

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83:38

All PC Cooling with Bob and Ryan from...

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2020/08/22

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg456 Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from https://thinkcomputers.org/ are back with us again and this time to cover PC cooling for beginners all the way to advanced users. Fans, cooling blocks, radiators, active and passive cooling and even some time with the difference between CPU and GPU cooling! I think you will find it very interesting. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #456 of Home

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99:22

All the Free Apps and Resources Episode with Kevin...

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2020/08/15

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg455 We spend some time with long time listener and co-host Kevin Schoonover as we look at a couple dozen free or nearly free apps and resources that are still available. We catch up with Kevin and spend a little time chatting about the Folding@Home Project that many of us started in the Spring. I think you will find it very interesting. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #455 of Home

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87:54

Sammie Collison and Navigating the Pandemic at Home...

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2020/08/02

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg454 After some listener feedback and requests, Sammie Collison is back on Home Gadget Geeks to talk about her experience during the pandemic. From her college experience early in the spring, to having to move home in early March and then figuring out how to navigate a summer home with her parents, she talks about her journey. I think you will find it very interesting. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger /

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82:51

Mike has a new Webcam, Ham from Montana and Plex has...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/07/25

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg453 Mike Wieger is back from you Montana with some updates on using Ham Radio there as well as a new way to use some old equipment for a webcam. He tests it live right on the show. We also talk about the new Public Beta for iOS 14, an update in zip ties from last week, some new from Plex about LIVE TV and some info from Western Digital on their new hard drive recycle program. We finish up with some user requests for help

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Jay Mattison from TekEverything with Desk and Builds...

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2020/07/18

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg452 Jay Mattison is back this week as we spend most of the show looking at just what is on his desk! Man is it a nice desk! We also review a very small ITX gaming case and look at a new Dell XPS 15 9500 laptop. We finish the show with some impressions on Microsoft Earbuds vs Apple Airpods Pro. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #452 of Home Gadget Geeks

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Paul Braren with Tech Challenges and Successes - HGG451

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2020/07/12

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg451 Paul Braren joins us this week as we get an update on several of home projects. From a discussion on Cox internet to Rheem Hybrid Water heaters, we cover a few. Paul also gives us an update on his Teslas and how he fixed his video storage issue. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #451 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy

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84:20

Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 2: Summer Lawn Care - HGG450

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/06/30

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg450 Mike and Jim are filling in for Dave McCabe (we will get him back for the fall episode) and we talk all things summer lawn care. From weeds to watering, we cover many of the things you need to consider as we move into summer and how to make the most of your lawn! I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #450 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the

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LIVE from the Wieger Tech Studios with Listener...

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2020/06/22

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg449 We were live from the Wieger Tech Studios (aka Mike’s House) this week as we follow up on Jim’s Cox Modem issues from the week before and cover a bunch of listener feedback. We also celebrate 5 years of Mike being on Home Gadget Geeks and Jim get him his very own bottle of Jeffersons! I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #449 of Home Gadget Geeks

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36:10

Blue Iris with DeepStack AI and Arris Modems Replace...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/06/14

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg448With Jim having major internet problems this week, Mike covers most of this shorten show. He talks about this work with Blue Iris with DeepStack AI and a replacement modem for the Cox rental. I think you will enjoy the show.Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #448 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network.WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribeJoin us

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76:52

How "Shelter in Place" Has Changed and Influenced...

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2020/05/31

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg447 Chris Nesi from https://chrisnesi.com/ is an educator and podcaster at House of EdTech and joined us for the latest as we discussed some of the ways "Shelter in Place" orders has and is changing the landscape of EdTech today. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #447 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO

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63:48

A Long Look at a Gaming Build and Crispy Chicken on...

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2020/05/24

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg446 This week we take a look at some parts that will make up a gaming build for JIm’s son. We also discuss replacing the hard drive enclosure for Jim’s Nvidia Shield and how not to smoke a whole chicken. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #446 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE

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