Episodes
Sept. 12, 2020
IFTTT Pro, NFL Reboot and Mike has a new PC Build Ahead – 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 concer...
Sept. 5, 2020
Ham Radio Updates from Mike, Meetup2020 Dates Announced – 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. Full show notes, transcriptions,
Aug. 30, 2020
Windows 95 turns 25, Early Podcasting and Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 3: Fall Lawn Care – HGG457
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 summer drought?
Aug. 22, 2020
All PC Cooling with Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org – 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 th...
Aug. 15, 2020
All the Free Apps and Resources Episode with Kevin Schoonover- 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...
Aug. 2, 2020
Sammie Collison and Navigating the Pandemic at Home with Dad – 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 t...
July 25, 2020
Mike has a new Webcam, Ham from Montana and Plex has LIVE 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,
July 18, 2020
Jay Mattison from TekEverything with Desk and Builds Review – 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.
July 11, 2020
Paul Braren with Tech Challenges and Successes – 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.
June 29, 2020
Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 2: Summer Lawn Care – 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...
June 22, 2020
LIVE from the Wieger Tech Studios with Listener Feedback – 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 h...
June 14, 2020
Blue Iris with DeepStack AI and Arris Modems Replace Cox Rentals – HGG448
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. Full show notes,
May 31, 2020
How “Shelter in Place” Has Changed and Influenced EdTech Part 2 with Chris Nesi – 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.
May 24, 2020
A Long Look at a Gaming Build and Crispy Chicken on the Grill – 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. Full show notes,
May 16, 2020
Rich Hay from Windows Observer: Communication Platforms and a Microsoft Update – 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 comp...
May 9, 2020
Dave McCabe and Lawn Gadget Geeks Part 1: Spring Lawn Care – 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.
May 2, 2020
How COVID-19 Has Changed and Influenced EdTech – 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. Full show notes,
April 25, 2020
Erin Lawrence with LG Gram, V60 Dual Screen and Office Improvements – 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 improv...
April 18, 2020
The Big Grill and BBQ Show for April 2020 with Mark Robson- 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 m...
April 12, 2020
Jonathan Panozzo from Lime and Unraid, Updates and a Look Ahead to 6.9 – 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...
April 4, 2020
Battling Tech Fatigue in Lock Down, Folding Updates and New Work Processes – 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 ...
March 28, 2020
David McCabe from Reset, Folding@Home and Tech for Families In Quarantine – 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.
March 21, 2020
Hands on with Icy Dock Turbo Swap and Tech Helping with COVID-19 – 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 ...
March 15, 2020
Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers with PC Gaming Builds – 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,