Episodes
Echo Auto, a Waze Across Country and the iPhone 12 is Here – HGG465
Oct. 25, 2020
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…
Liviu Arsene from Bitdefender talks Bitdefender Box and Bitdefender Premium VPN – HGG464
Oct. 19, 2020
We 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…
Nathaniel Lindley with Updates on Handling Education Tech During the Pandemic – HGG463
Oct. 10, 2020
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…
Ham Radio Part 2, Microsoft To Do and Windows Sandbox and Canva Challenge – HGG462
Oct. 3, 2020
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,
Kyle Wilcox with IPEVO V4K, Rode Wireless GO and the MEVO Start – HGG461
Sept. 25, 2020
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…
Daniel J Lewis from The Audacity to Podcast with RGB Studio Lighting – HGG460
Sept. 20, 2020
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 proj…
IFTTT Pro, NFL Reboot and Mike has a new PC Build Ahead – HGG459
Sept. 12, 2020
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…
Ham Radio Updates from Mike, Meetup2020 Dates Announced – HGG458
Sept. 5, 2020
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. Full show note…
Windows 95 turns 25, Early Podcasting and Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 3: Fall Lawn Care – HGG457
Aug. 30, 2020
David 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 s…
All PC Cooling with Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org – HGG456
Aug. 22, 2020
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 coolin…
All the Free Apps and Resources Episode with Kevin Schoonover- HGG455
Aug. 15, 2020
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 ab…
Sammie Collison and Navigating the Pandemic at Home with Dad – HGG454
Aug. 2, 2020
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…
Mike has a new Webcam, Ham from Montana and Plex has LIVE TV – HGG453
July 25, 2020
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 …
Jay Mattison from TekEverything with Desk and Builds Review – HGG452
July 18, 2020
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.
Paul Braren with Tech Challenges and Successes – HGG451
July 11, 2020
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…
Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 2: Summer Lawn Care – HGG450
June 29, 2020
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…
LIVE from the Wieger Tech Studios with Listener Feedback – HGG449
June 22, 2020
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 Ga…
Blue Iris with DeepStack AI and Arris Modems Replace Cox Rentals – HGG448
June 14, 2020
With 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.…
How “Shelter in Place” Has Changed and Influenced EdTech Part 2 with Chris Nesi – HGG447
May 31, 2020
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.
A Long Look at a Gaming Build and Crispy Chicken on the Grill – HGG446
May 24, 2020
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 t…
Rich Hay from Windows Observer: Communication Platforms and a Microsoft Update – HGG445
May 16, 2020
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 …
Dave McCabe and Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 1: Spring Lawn Care – HGG444
May 9, 2020
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 c…
How COVID-19 Has Changed and Influenced EdTech – HGG443
May 2, 2020
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 sh…
Erin Lawrence with LG Gram, V60 Dual Screen and Office Improvements – HGG442
April 25, 2020
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 …