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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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71:01

Rich Hay from Windows Observer: Communication...

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2020/05/16

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg445 Rich Hay from https://www.windowsobserver.com/ and his new podcast at https://www.windowsobserver.com/faith-tech-space-podcast/ joins us this week. We talk with Rich about the various communication platforms that we are now using and then how some companies, like Microsoft, have switched their conferences to completely virtual. We wrap with some updates from Rich on his new podcast.I think you will enjoy the

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116:06

Dave McCabe and Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 1: Spring Lawn...

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2020/05/09

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg444 David McCabe from https://reset.fm/ is back this week with some lawn care tips for the Average Guy! We talk about lawn size, soil temperature, chemical fertilizers and mowers. Everything you need to tackle your spring lawn care. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #444 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE

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How COVID-19 Has Changed and Influenced EdTech - HGG443

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/05/02

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg443 Join us with special guests Nathaniel Lindley and Brian S. Friedlander in a Roundtable style podcast as we look at some of the ways COVID-19 has and is changing the landscape of Education today.I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #443 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE

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80:27

Erin Lawrence with LG Gram, V60 Dual Screen and...

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2020/04/25

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg442 Erin Lawrence from http://techgadgetscanada.com joins us this week as we take a good hands on look a the LG Gram laptop and the LG V60 ThinQ™ and LG Dual Screen™ that she has for review purposes. We also look at some of the tools she is using to improve her office lighting as well as using a iPad as second monitor via and Apple Sidecar. Finally we look at the new Sparkel water carbonator and compare it to the

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88:56

The Big Grill and BBQ Show for Spring 2020 with Mark...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/04/18

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg441 Mark Robson joins us one again for the Big BBQ and GRILL show for 2020. We catch up with Mark and get some info on his Unraid Server and find out he has 2! We also dive into the value and cost savings that grilling brings and how to purchase and cook meat for value, and still enjoy the taste. Lots here and you just might want to head out the YouTube video (below or in the show notes) for all the pictures that Mark

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79:43

Jonathan Panozzo from Lime and Unraid, Updates and a...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/04/12

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg440 Our guest this week was Jonathan Panozzo, the CMO/CSO with Lime Technology, Inc. headquartered out of Anaheim, CA, and the makers of Unraid. You can find more on Unraid at https://unraid.net/. We talked about how Unraid and its community is responding to the global pandemic and any effect it might be having (good news there). We caught up with Jon since the last time he was on and looked forward to what is coming to

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70:30

Battling Tech Fatigue in Lock Down, Folding Updates...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/04/04

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg439 With work habits potentially changing, how are you managing your time now? How are you managing exercise and sleep? Jim and Mike talk about a few things that might help. We have an update on the Folding at Home Team project (join the Home Gadget Geeks Team at 243306) and we talk about new process that might be happening to you now that you didn’t use before. More 2FA, Jim is using Sticky notes for task planning

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71:29

David McCabe from Reset, Folding@Home and Tech for...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/03/28

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg438 Dave McCabe joins us this week. Dave is the former host of Home Server Show and now has a podcast at https://reset.fm/. Jim also lets the community know that we are working on a team project for Folding at Home at https://stats.foldingathome.org/team/243306 and we would love to have you join us. We also spend some time talking about all the ways we are working through the current COVID 19 situation with our kids and

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70:26

Hands on with Icy Dock Turbo Swap and Tech Helping...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/03/21

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg437 The world is a crazy place right now. To give is some normality, we did a hands on look at the Icy Dock Turbo Swap MB171SP-B. We also discussed the major events that are happening around the work with the Covid-19 virus and what tech is doing to track it and maybe even help solve the problem. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #437 of Home Gadget

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81:50

Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/03/16

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg436 We invited Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers this week (our second try since their first visit failed due to Jim’s bad internet connection) and talked about the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming ITX/TB3 Motherboard, the Phison SSD Controller for gaming rigs, the Cooler Master MM711 Gaming Mouse Review that Bob recently did and posted to ThinkComputers.org and Corsair’s Insane New RGB Case. I think you will

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90:02

Jay Mattison from TekEverything with Mini-ITX Cases,...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/03/07

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg435 Jay Mattison is back with us as we look at Mini-ITX builds with a lot of attention being given to the Lazer3D LZ7 XTD Mini-ITX which Jay reviewed in January 2020. We then spent some time discussing what it takes to build your own gaming rig these days and finished up the discussion with a look at the Focal Elex Headphones and compared them to the industry standard Bose Quiet Comfort 35s. Jim spends some time with some

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90:39

Kevin Schoonover, IcyDock Options and Gigabit...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/02/29

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg434 Kevin Schoonover is back again and this time loaded up with internet and internal networking decisions. 1 GB Internet speeds means some upgrades to 2.5 and 10 GB internally, and Kevin has research all the options. We make a plea to Icydock at the beginning of the show from some sponsorship opportunities and have some updates from the previous week. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and

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75:44

GoXLR Mini Hands on Review, VIVO Monitor Mounts and...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/02/21

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg433 Mike has a new GoXLR Mini in his studio and is not afraid to use it, LIve! We take a good look and demo it along with an Audio Technica AT 2020 microphone. Jim talks about the latest from Phillip Hue and the loss of support coming for the v1 Hue Hub and a solution to fix it. We wrap things up with some discussion around monitor mounts and find out that we both purchased VIVO mounts about 6 years apart. I think you

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74:03

Mike has a New Gaming Build, Toilet Paper Delivery...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/02/01

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg432 Mike walks us through his new Gaming build and confesses that he is on Windows full time now. He asks the audience for some suggestions of the must have applications on Windows. We talk about Tony Raynor hitting the 275 million view mark on Google LocalGuides. What do you do when you run out of toilet paper and there is no back up in the bathroom? We cover some options. Jim gives an update on his Ring Cams and we talk

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Dewain Robinson with Eero Pro, Ecobee SmartThemostat,...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/01/25

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg431 Dewain Robinson joined us to talk about his hands on experience with the Eero Pro, why he installed the Ecobee SmartThemostat, some experience and hands on with the Jabra Elite 65t and 75t and a look at Microsoft’s X Cloud. We also looked at his new Surface Pro X and he answers the question of who should own it! I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #431

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81:31

A Look at EaseUS EverySync, Listener Feedback and...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/01/18

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg430 Jim has been using EaseUS EverySync for the last month and does a hands on review to start the show. We read some user feedback from Neal who talks about his camera set up and Bruce from the Discord group who left us some pictures of the lights on his deck. We wrap the show with Mike talking about his very messy Frankenbuild at home. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger /

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Paul Braren Podcasts from the Tesla 3 and Buys...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/01/11

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg429Paul Braren joined us live from his garage and inside his now one-year old Telsa 3 for his annual visit to Home Gadget Geeks. We talk about how he has enjoyed the Telsa since purchasing it a year ago, why we bought another and how he will never purchase a gas-powered car again. Of course, there is lots of gadget chat along the way. I think you will enjoy the show.Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger /

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81:18

Ring Video Doorbell 2 and Stick Up Cam Hands On and...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2020/01/04

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg428If its indoor and outdoor security cams you are interested in, we have about 60 minutes of conversation that focus on it. After an unfortunate episode at Jim’s place, the holiday weekend between Christmas and New Year’s was spent installing new security cams. Mike updates us on his set up as well. We also officially say goodbye to Windows Media Center this week and the guide data stopped and is no longer available

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78:33

Dave Jackson with Audio for Home Workers, Smart...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2019/12/22

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg427Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting and my co-host on Ask the Podcast Coach joined this week as we talked about why everyone working from home should care about their sound quality when making calls. We covered different ways to set up a home studio, looking at both microphones and headphones. We also talked about Smart Speakers and how they might be starting to changes our listening habits, both for music, but

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77:57

Erin Lawrence on iRobot Roomba s9+ with Braava jet m6...

Home Gadget Geeks ·

2019/12/15

Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg426Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com joined us as discussed some current reviews of the iRobot Roomba s9+ partnered with the Braava jet m6 to ensure your house or apartment is always clean! We also looked at the Google Nest Hub Max and compared it to the Amazon Alexa for ease of use. Finally, we talked about Smart Christmas lights and what you can use to change the mood of any room. I think you will enjoy the

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