Home Gadget Geeks (Audio MP3)

We cover all your favorite tech gadgets that find their way into your home!


By Jim Collison

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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,

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Jay Franze with Unlocking the Potential of Chat GPT: Insights, Ethics and Attribution – HGG565

March 11, 2023

This week Im joined by fellow tech enthusiast, Jay Franze and we have a lot to talk about. Well be discussing one of my favorite topics Chat GPT and exploring its potential uses and impact on th

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Sammie Collison: Beyond Books – Exploring the Surprising Capabilities of Local Libraries – HGG564

March 04, 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 highl

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Getting to Know Randy Walker, Instructional Designer, Podcaster and Meetup Organizer in Detroit – HGG563

February 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

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Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm and Home Assistant Pros and Cons – HGG562

February 12, 2023

Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm joins this week and its mostly Home Assistant conversation. We open with a new bar gadget from Dave McCabe that I picked up at Daves new site, https://www.warpedboard

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Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast with Dio Speakers, Synology, HDTV Antennas – HGG561

February 04, 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

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Bob and Ryan from the ThinkComputers Podcast join with a CES Wrap, Monitors, Soundbars and Dual Screen Laptops – HGG560

January 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 i

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Christian Johnson with a Look at LastPass Breach and Your Options Now – HGG559

January 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

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Jon Maddox from Channels a Look Back at 2022 and What is Ahead for 2023 for Channels – HGG558

January 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 D

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Jay Franze, More Thoughts on a Solo Stove and Tech Productivity Gadgets for Your Desk – HGG557

January 07, 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 recentl

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Erin Lawrence with Ember Mug 2, 2022 Fire TV Cube and a Samsung Portable Projector – HGG556

December 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, Fi

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Dave McCabe on Woodworking Projects with CNC and the End of Home Server Show Forums – HGG555

December 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 abou

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Mike Wieger Catch up and a Deep Dive on the PC/VR Build for Jim – HGG554

December 03, 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 Mikes world. Thanks for your Patreon Support! Thanks for listening. Full sho

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Phil Collison talks Cherry Bounce with Whiskey, Turkey Temp Duel and Wood Splitting Tools Gone Wrong – HGG553

November 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

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Dave Hamilton from Mac Geek Gab and All Things Apple – HGG552

November 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 h

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Marv Bee with Cyber Security Month Lessons, Tech Conferences and Updates on PC Builds – HGG551

November 05, 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 conversatio

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Christian Johnson with MGP Updates, Christian’s Corner on Crypto Today and More PC Build Considerations – HGG550

October 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

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Edward Weniger from Alpha Bitcoin and an Update on the Crypto Business and Market – HGG549

October 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 minin

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Jay Franze with Enterprise Physical Security Tech – HGG548

October 08, 2022

Jay Franze joins me this week. Jim has a new TV for the deck and we spend some time talking about Jays day job, lots of very gadget-driven technology. I think you will enjoy it. You can find more of

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Bob and Ryan from Thinkcomputers.org with Thoughts on a New PC Build for Jim – HGG547

October 02, 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, Mem

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Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm with Home Automation updates and Jim is frustrated with it all – HGG546

September 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 i

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Agent Cru from WineSpies with a Better way to buy Wine and all kinds of Wine Gadgets – HGG545

September 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

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Jay Franze from Franze and Friends with Sound and Audio Tips for Everyone – HGG544

September 03, 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 t

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Mike Wieger with Orbit Smart Lawn Watering, Presearch Search and Flux Web 3.0 Decentralized Network – HGG543

August 27, 2022

Mike Wieger is back this week! We talk some about the Orbit Smart Lawn Manifold that he recently installed. He is getting better coverage for sure. The rest of the show is dedicated to two new crypto

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Erin Lawrence with Frame TVs, Smart Weber Genesis BBQ and Thermacell Radius to Repel Mosquitos – HGG542

August 20, 2022

Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada and now, TechGadgetsInternational joins us this week to chat about the value of owning a Samsung Frame TV. We also look at the new Weber Genesis BBQ grill and how

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Dan LeFebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast with Big Cameras and Big Storage Questions – HGG541

August 05, 2022

Dan LeFebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast joins this week. Lots of Camera and photography talk and him using his Synology to back it all up! Catch Dan at Based on a True Story Podcast at https:/

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Akarsh Vinod from Dio Technologies with a new Multi-room Audio Option for your Home – HGG540

July 30, 2022

Akarsh Vinod, Founder and CEO of Dio Technologies is our guest this week. Akarsh has developed a simple, affordable, Wi-Fi-connected speaker that can be used as a single speaker or 2 or more for whole

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Karn Jajoo from Radix with Domain Name Extensions and the Future of TLDs – HGG539

July 23, 2022

Karn Jajoo, Sr. Manager, Business Dev. & Marketing from Radix (The Registry behind new domains such as .online, .store, .fun, .website, .tech, .host, .site, .space, .uno & .press) joins to chat about

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Ed Sullivan with Cycling Tech and a Look at Ebikes – HGG538

July 17, 2022

Ed Sullivan of The Cigar Authority fame joins us this week. He is an avid cyclist and talks about all the data he creates on both his Peloton when he rides inside, and his Garmin, when he is outside.

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Dave Selinger from Deep Sentinel and AI Based Home Protection and Prevention – HGG537

July 09, 2022

David Selinger was an early employee at Amazon and led the R&D arm of Amazon’s data-mining and personalization team. He co-founded Redfin and founded RichRelevance, a company that offers personalized

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Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast with a new Mac and Backup Tips – HGG536

July 02, 2022

Yes, I am back! We have Marv Bee join us this week and chat a bit about his new Mac, some good advice for backups and a little home automation chat. Its always great to have Marv on the podcast! Thank

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Mark Robson with the Big BBQ and Grill Show for Summer 2022 – HGG535

June 11, 2022

Mark Robson is back with us this week for the annual BBQ and Grill show. We spend some time catching up with Mark and his grill set up at home. He has a few grills for sure. I also ask Mark about a gr

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Erin Lawrence with a Robot Vacuum Cleaner Showdown and What is the Right Monitor for You – HGG534

May 15, 2022

Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com is back this week and we start with a review no-go. Erin recently purchase a $2000 espresso machine that had issues right out of the gate. It’s not the problem

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Paul Braren with an Insteon Departure, the EV Decider and Heat Pumps for the Win – HGG533

May 07, 2022

Paul Braren from TinkerTry.com joins us this week. Paul is always a ton of information and this week is no different. We open with an update on Insteon and the recent shut down of their services and h

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Phil Collison with 2 Apps that Make Live and Recorded Music Events Better – HGG532

April 30, 2022

Phil Collison joins us this week. Phil is my oldest son and is and has been a drummer for both performance bands and some groups at local churches. He talks about how he became a drummer and the pract

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Rich Hay and a New Role at Microsoft and the Q&A Community – HGG531

April 23, 2022

Rich Hay joins us this week as we catch up with him and his new job at Microsoft. Rich is a good friend of the show and walks us through the process of becoming a Microsoft employee about 6 months ago

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Jon Biggs with Health and Fitness Tech Tracking – HGG530

April 09, 2022

Jon Biggs joins this week and it’s all health tech. We look from top to bottom at monitoring your own health from regular check-ups from a doctor, services like 23andMe and Grail and even continuous g

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Cody Soodeen from Kara Water with the Kara Pure Making Fresh Water from the Air Around You – HGG529

April 02, 2022

Cody Soodeen from Kara Water joins us this week as we look at the Kara Pure. Their mission statement says, “Kara Water wishes to decrease dependence on groundwater by fully tapping into air-water with

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Gavin Campbell with a big Home Networking Change. Out with the old, in with the new – HGG528

March 26, 2022

Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm joins this week and it’s all about home networks. He installed a new one in the last few months and lives to tell — in pretty good detail. That is mostly it. It’s all n

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Why a Gas Truck Again? Plus Some Thoughts on a Techie way to make Sprits – Quicker with Data – HGG527

March 19, 2022

Mike is back this week! We have a St. Patrick’s Day beer and whiskey pour to start the show. We ask Mike, “why a truck again?” and we wrap it with some conversation about Bespoken Spirits out of Calif

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Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org with Read Before You Purchase Reviews on Laptops, Motherboards and PC Cases – HGG526

March 12, 2022

Bob and Ryan from https://thinkcomputers.org join us this week as we look at some of their reviews on laptops, motherboards, and new cases. We spend some time looking at the latest industry trends as

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The new IT Business Podcast with Marv Bee — Mike has a new Truck – HGG525

March 05, 2022

Marv Bee is back for the launch of his new podcast, The IT Business Podcast found at https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/. We also chat some about Marv’s newest purchase, an OLED TV that was influenced

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A New Home Theater Setup — Considerations for TV, Tuner, Lights and more – HGG524

February 19, 2022

Christian Johnson is back to fill us in on his latest Home Theater build. From considerations made for the TV to the thoughts behind the tuner, wiring and power, we get the scoop on his setup. Lots to

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Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm with Home Security Camera Choices – HGG523

February 12, 2022

Gavin Campbell is back this week and is now a member of the HomeTech.fm crew! (Links down below) We spend most of the show talking about home security cams from Ring to Foscam and Sighthound to Blue I

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Update on T-Mobile 5G and Microsoft Translator – HGG522

January 29, 2022

Jim gives a final update on his move to 5G Home Internet from T-Mobile. Jim also brings a hands-on review of Microsoft Translator and how he plans to use it for both Gallup and Home Gadget Geeks. We d

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Community Questions and Hands-on with T-Mobile 5G Home Internet – HGG521

January 22, 2022

Mike and Jim take a few voicemail questions from the audience and then dive into a hands-on review of the new T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offering. We cover the good, the bad and the not yet figured out

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Christian Johnson with Budget Server Storage and Network Changes Ahead – HGG520

January 15, 2022

Christian Johnson from Maplegrove Partners is with us this week and we spend some time talking about the best way to purchase budget server hardware for those home storage fans. We also chat with Chri

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Erin Lawrence with Ring Sensors, Homey Bridge, Ecovacs and Samsung Ultrawide and Curved Monitors from CES 2022 – HGG519

January 08, 2022

Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadget Canada helps us kick off the new year with some interesting Gadgets coming out of CES 2022! We have a look at the much-awaited glass break sensor from Ring for their Rin

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A Home Gadget Geeks Look Back at 2021 and Look Ahead to 2022 – HGG518

January 01, 2022

Mike is back this week and we spend some time looking at our world of gadgets over the last year. What worked, what didn’t and what we really liked. We then spend some time looking ahead to 2022 and w

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Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Techie Friends with Marvin Bee – HGG517

December 18, 2021

The dictionary defines a “Techie” as a person who is expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing. We have Marvin Bee this week from the Podnutz Pro podcast and we look at all our

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