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Mike Wieger with Arccos Golf Smart Sensors and an iPhone and Apple Watch Upgrade Conversation – HGG567
March 25, 2023
Mike Wieger is back for this week! In the show, we talk about some new golf tech that Mike has been using. I ask Mike about his opinion about upgrading my iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 4. Is now the time? We wrap the show with s…
Kevin Schoonover and 2 Future PC Builds with AMD vs Intel – HGG566
March 18, 2023
This week we have Kevin Schoonover and in this episode, we’ll be discussing Kevin’s plans for two PC builds – one using Intel and the other using AMD. We’ll dive deep into the specifics of each build, including all the parts…
Jay Franze with Unlocking the Potential of Chat GPT: Insights, Ethics and Attribution – HGG565
March 11, 2023
This week I’m joined by fellow tech enthusiast, Jay Franze and we have a lot to talk about. We’ll be discussing one of my favorite topics – Chat GPT – and exploring its potential uses and impact on the tech world.
Sammie Collison: Beyond Books – Exploring the Surprising Capabilities of Local Libraries – HGG564
March 4, 2023
In this episode, we delve into the power of local public libraries and what they have to offer in 2023. Sammie Collison, shares her experience working at the Bellevue Nebraska Public Library and highlights the various resour…
Getting to Know Randy Walker, Instructional Designer, Podcaster and Meetup Organizer in Detroit – HGG563
Feb. 25, 2023
Randy Walker joins us this week as a first-time guest and long-time listener. We get to know Randy and discover he is a contributor to two different Podcasts, The Daily Detroit Podcast and IT in the D Podcast.
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm and Home Assistant Pros and Cons – HGG562
Feb. 12, 2023
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm joins this week and it’s mostly Home Assistant conversation. We open with a new bar gadget from Dave McCabe that I picked up at Dave’s new site, https://www.warpedboards.com/ Then,
Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast with Dio Speakers, Synology, HDTV Antennas – HGG561
Feb. 4, 2023
Join me this week as I sit down with Marv Bee, the host of the IT Business Podcast, for an insightful conversation. We delve into the latest updates from Marv and discuss the exciting advancements in DIO Speakers,
Bob and Ryan from the ThinkComputers Podcast join with a CES Wrap, Monitors, Soundbars and Dual Screen Laptops – HGG560
Jan. 27, 2023
We catch up with Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org and their experience from CES 2023. During the show we talk about the newest monitors on the market (hint: everything is curved now), the latest in sound bars for your co…
Christian Johnson with a Look at LastPass Breach and Your Options Now – HGG559
Jan. 21, 2023
This week on Home Gadget Geeks Jim and Christian catch up on the Last Pass Data Breach. We talk about why the security industry had a field day and introduce foundational concepts to password managers along the way.
Jon Maddox from Channels a Look Back at 2022 and What is Ahead for 2023 for Channels – HGG558
Jan. 14, 2023
Jon Maddox from Channels (https://getchannels.com) joins this week on the podcast. We have lots of follow-up from our October 2021 show as Jon talks about the most important things added to Channels DVR and what we can look …
Jay Franze, More Thoughts on a Solo Stove and Tech Productivity Gadgets for Your Desk – HGG557
Jan. 7, 2023
Jay Franze joins this week as we talk about Tech Tools on your Desk that increase your productivity. Lots of great gadgets in the conversation. But first, we chat again about the Solo Stove. I recently wrote a post about it …
Erin Lawrence with Ember Mug 2, 2022 Fire TV Cube and a Samsung Portable Projector – HGG556
Dec. 17, 2022
The famous Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com is back this week with 4 product reviews and some information about Jim that might alarm you. We cover the Ember Mug 2, Breville Barista Express, Fire TV Cube Review and th…
Dave McCabe on Woodworking Projects with CNC and the End of Home Server Show Forums – HGG555
Dec. 10, 2022
Dave McCabe from the old Home Server Show and Reset Podcast joins this week. Dave has a very nice gift for Jim that he made on his CNC machine. You will have to watch the video to see it. We talk about using that CNC to cut …
Mike Wieger Catch up and a Deep Dive on the PC/VR Build for Jim – HGG554
Dec. 3, 2022
Mike Wieger is back for the week! Need I say more? Lots of PC build conversation and we catch up with what is happening in Mike’s world. Thanks for your Patreon Support! Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions …
Phil Collison talks Cherry Bounce with Whiskey, Turkey Temp Duel and Wood Splitting Tools Gone Wrong – HGG553
Nov. 26, 2022
Sammie was out sick tonight, so my oldest Phil joins me. We start the show with some talk about some cherry-infused whiskey that we made back in June and drank over Thanksgiving celebrations. We also look at 5 or 6 bourbons …
Dave Hamilton from Mac Geek Gab and All Things Apple – HGG552
Nov. 12, 2022
Dave Hamilton from the Mac Geek Gab Podcast joins me for this episode. Lots of great gadget conversation that goes well beyond Apple. We also have an extended conversation on VR. Make sure you visit https://www.macgeekgab.co…
Marv Bee with Cyber Security Month Lessons, Tech Conferences and Updates on PC Builds – HGG551
Nov. 5, 2022
Marv Bee joins this week from the IT Business Podcast and we chat some about Cyber Security Month, a bit about upcoming tech conferences, my upcoming PC build and even some home automation conversation at the very end.
Christian Johnson with MGP Updates, Christian’s Corner on Crypto Today and More PC Build Considerations – HGG550
Oct. 22, 2022
Christian Johnson is back for episode 550 with an update on Maple Grove Partners, his take on the current crypto space and markets. We wrap the show with a good hard look at some motherboards, memory and hard drives for Jim’…
Edward Weniger from Alpha Bitcoin and an Update on the Crypto Business and Market – HGG549
Oct. 15, 2022
I have Edward Weniger, President, Alpha Bitcoin and local to Omaha. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of mining Bitcoin at home and on a commercial scale. We note that while commercial mining operations have higher…
Jay Franze with Enterprise Physical Security Tech – HGG548
Oct. 8, 2022
Jay Franze joins me this week. Jim has a new TV for the deck and we spend some time talking about Jay’s day job, lots of very gadget-driven technology. I think you will enjoy it. You can find more of Jay at http://franzeandf…
Bob and Ryan from Thinkcomputers.org with Thoughts on a New PC Build for Jim – HGG547
Oct. 2, 2022
Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers.org join me this week to talk about a new PC build that Jim is putting together. We chat about Intel vs AMD, what kind of Motherboard to go with, Memory, Hard Drives,
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm with Home Automation updates and Jim is frustrated with it all – HGG546
Sept. 17, 2022
Gavin Campbell joins us from HomeTech.fm with updates on Home Automation topics from YoLink, Hubitat and Blue Iris. We also spend some time talking about Unraid and Home Assistant and different ways it can be installed local…
Agent Cru from WineSpies with a Better way to buy Wine and all kinds of Wine Gadgets – HGG545
Sept. 10, 2022
Agent Cru from Winespies.com joins us this week. Winespies not a wine club and there are no subscriptions to purchase. You simply buy what you want, when you want it. And with my favorite feature, you can build a case over t…
Jay Franze from Franze and Friends with Sound and Audio Tips for Everyone – HGG544
Sept. 3, 2022
Jay Franze from http://franzeandfriends.com/ joins us this week as we look at some tips and tricks for anyone who cares about better sound. Advice for those who podcast or just want better audio for the daily office call or …