Episodes
March 31, 2023
Erin Lawrence with Withing Smart Scale, Alexa Smart Kettle, GE Smart Mixer and Echo Frames – HGG568
Erin Lawrence joins this week (Don’t forget to visit https://TechGadgetsCanada.com for all the reviews). First, we look at the Withings Smart Scale, which Erin found to be problematic despite having a poor experience with a previous smart scale. Next,
March 25, 2023
Mike Wieger with Arccos Golf Smart Sensors and an iPhone and Apple Watch Upgrade Conversation – HGG567
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 some old tech,
March 18, 2023
Kevin Schoonover and 2 Future PC Builds with AMD vs Intel – HGG566
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 and components that Kevin i...
March 11, 2023
Jay Franze with Unlocking the Potential of Chat GPT: Insights, Ethics and Attribution – HGG565
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.
March 4, 2023
Sammie Collison: Beyond Books – Exploring the Surprising Capabilities of Local Libraries – HGG564
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 resources and programs available t...
Feb. 25, 2023
Getting to Know Randy Walker, Instructional Designer, Podcaster and Meetup Organizer in Detroit – HGG563
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.
Feb. 12, 2023
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm and Home Assistant Pros and Cons – HGG562
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,
Feb. 4, 2023
Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast with Dio Speakers, Synology, HDTV Antennas – HGG561
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,
Jan. 27, 2023
Bob and Ryan from the ThinkComputers Podcast join with a CES Wrap, Monitors, Soundbars and Dual Screen Laptops – HGG560
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 computer (not just for the ent...
Jan. 21, 2023
Christian Johnson with a Look at LastPass Breach and Your Options Now – HGG559
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.
Jan. 14, 2023
Jon Maddox from Channels a Look Back at 2022 and What is Ahead for 2023 for Channels – HGG558
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 forward to in 2023.
Jan. 7, 2023
Jay Franze, More Thoughts on a Solo Stove and Tech Productivity Gadgets for Your Desk – HGG557
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 at https://theaverageguy.
Dec. 17, 2022
Erin Lawrence with Ember Mug 2, 2022 Fire TV Cube and a Samsung Portable Projector – HGG556
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 the Samsung portable projector...
Dec. 10, 2022
Dave McCabe on Woodworking Projects with CNC and the End of Home Server Show Forums – HGG555
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 lots of wood projects as wel...
Dec. 3, 2022
Mike Wieger Catch up and a Deep Dive on the PC/VR Build for Jim – HGG554
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 (available on request),
Nov. 26, 2022
Phil Collison talks Cherry Bounce with Whiskey, Turkey Temp Duel and Wood Splitting Tools Gone Wrong – HGG553
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 that you can try or give as ...
Nov. 12, 2022
Dave Hamilton from Mac Geek Gab and All Things Apple – HGG552
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.com/ and if you like it,
Nov. 5, 2022
Marv Bee with Cyber Security Month Lessons, Tech Conferences and Updates on PC Builds – HGG551
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.
Oct. 22, 2022
Christian Johnson with MGP Updates, Christian’s Corner on Crypto Today and More PC Build Considerations – HGG550
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’s new build.
Oct. 15, 2022
Edward Weniger from Alpha Bitcoin and an Update on the Crypto Business and Market – HGG549
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 overhead costs,
Oct. 8, 2022
Jay Franze with Enterprise Physical Security Tech – HGG548
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://franzeandfriends.
Oct. 2, 2022
Bob and Ryan from Thinkcomputers.org with Thoughts on a New PC Build for Jim – HGG547
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,
Sept. 17, 2022
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm with Home Automation updates and Jim is frustrated with it all – HGG546
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 locally.
Sept. 10, 2022
Agent Cru from WineSpies with a Better way to buy Wine and all kinds of Wine Gadgets – HGG545
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 time,