Home Gadget Geeks
On Home Gadget Geeks we cover all your favorite tech gadgets that find their way into your home. News, reviews, product updates and conversation, all for the Average Tech guy! Host Jim Collison and his super line up of hosts are LIVE each week on Thursday nights, 8pmC/9E at http://theAverageGuy.tv
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 76 minutes
- Episodes
- 56
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
From Ice Fishing to Home Labs: Catching up with Mike Wieger – HGG637
Mike Wieger joins me this week. We explore tech gadgets and personal experiences together, starting with a light-hearted chat about Nebraska’s cold weather. Mike shares updates on his board game dev…
01:11:03 |
Sat 22 Feb 2025
Christian Johnson with Updates on Deepseek – HGG636
Christian Johnson joins me this week as we talk about several tech topics, starting with our unusual winter weather and community snow clearing efforts. We discuss his transformational experience wi…
01:02:18 |
Sat 15 Feb 2025
Mike Wieger talks 3D Printing Board Games, VR Exploration, Consolidating Home Servers and Whole Home Back Up – HGG635
Mike Wieger joins me this week as we talk about the latest in home technology, focusing on 3D printing and virtual reality (VR). We start with Mike’s transition from printing random objects to creat…
01:34:35 |
Sat 11 Jan 2025
Erin Lawrence with Bose Ultra Open, Kia EV9, Plantaform Rejuvenate and Shark Cordless PowerDetect – HGG634
Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com joins me this week as we discuss her review of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, focusing on their comfortable design and unique sound quality, although noting so…
01:13:05 |
Sat 04 Jan 2025
Jon Biggs with Optimizing Your Fitness Journey: Insights from a Retirement Tech Enthusiast – HGG633
Jon Biggs joins me this week as we talk about enhancing daily life through tech gadgets and healthier living. He shares his experiences with MeshTastic, a local mesh networking technology, and his e…
01:22:20 |
Sat 21 Dec 2024
Dave McCabe with Embracing the Maker Mindset: A Conversation on 3D Printing, Woodworking, and Home Automation – HGG632
Dave McCabe joins me this week as we talk about the fascinating realm of home tech gadgets, exploring his custom 3D-printed creations and the journey of running an Etsy store. We discuss the impact …
01:26:31 |
Sat 14 Dec 2024
Christian Johnson – 14 Years of HGG and Secure Messaging with RCS After Huge Cyberattack – HGG631
Christian Johnson joins me this week. After looking back at 14 years of Home Gadget Geeks, we focus on security and privacy concerns, particularly around using SMS and RCS messaging protocols. The F…
01:24:00 |
Sat 07 Dec 2024
Sammie Collison with Updates and a Busy 2024 – HGG630
Sammie joins me this week to reflect on her eventful year. We discuss her recent car accident and lessons learned from navigating the car-buying process, focusing on reliable options like Honda Civi…
00:53:17 |
Sat 30 Nov 2024
Hands on with the Mac Mini M4, Electrical Gadgets and Outdoor Lighting Project – HGG629
Just me this week! I explore the latest home tech gadgets while reflecting on my daughter’s recent car accident (she is okay) and our vehicle search to replace the 2006 Honda. I share my experience …
00:53:00 |
Sat 23 Nov 2024
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm on How to Replace Devices in Home Assistant, HA AI and Zooz Zen34 Hands On – HGG628
Gavin Campbell joins me this week to discuss home automation, focusing on the Home Assistant platform. We explore seasonal impacts on automation, the importance of using entity IDs for easy device r…
01:07:41 |
Sat 09 Nov 2024
Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org with the Intel Core Ultra 9, MSI DATAMAG SSD and Shure MV6 USB Gaming Microphone – HGG627
Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers.org join this week as we discuss the latest consumer technology. We review Intel’s new Core Ultra processors and their efficiency compared to AMD, …
01:17:14 |
Sat 26 Oct 2024
Mike Wieger with Meshtastic Updates, Local ChatGPT with Ollama and Frigate – HGG626
Mike Wieger is my guest this week! Mike shares his experience with MeshTastic, a mesh networking system, noting a significant increase in nodes in Omaha and their use for local communication. He als…
01:02:47 |
Sat 12 Oct 2024
Dan LeFebvre talks CGI in Movies Today and Hands on with the Elgato Prompter – HGG625
Dan LeFebvre from the Based on a True Story podcast about the benefits of using teleprompters, specifically the Elgato model. Dan shares insights on technology’s evolution in video production, the s…
01:36:53 |
Sat 05 Oct 2024
Reconsidering My Back Up Strategy in 2024 – HGG624
This week, I share my journey in questioning my personal data management, spurred by an unexpected failure of my Morrow Data Box. This experience pushed me to prioritize valuable data and confront t…
01:00:46 |
Sat 28 Sep 2024
Marv Bee with Old School Home Server Chat and are Expensive Earbuds Really Worth it? – HGG623
Marv Bee joined me this week as we discussed backup solutions, with Jim considering using a Synology box to access data on Backblaze B2. Marv recommends Synology for its performance and ease of use.…
01:37:17 |
Sat 21 Sep 2024
Christian Johnson with the Effects of CrowdStrike and Software Reliability – HGG622
Christian Johnson joins me this week as we talk about home technology trends, starting with seasonal changes and their effects on our gardens. We discuss AI’s role in enhancing podcast show notes an…
01:13:56 |
Sat 14 Sep 2024
Jay Franze with Listener Emails, HVAC Options, StreamYard Replacements and NiceHash – HGG621
Jay Franze is my guest this week. We talk about smart home technology and the benefits of energy-efficient gadgets, particularly in air conditioning. We share personal experiences with DIY home wiri…
01:25:08 |
Sat 07 Sep 2024
TJ Huddleston with Smart Lighting, Garden Irrigation and His Home Automation Journey – HGG620
T.J. Huddleston from HomeTech.fm returns to discuss his latest home automation projects. He shares insights on adaptive lighting systems that enhance comfort and energy efficiency and explores smart…
01:28:43 |
Sat 31 Aug 2024
Mike Wieger with Generator Interlock Kits, Meshtastic and LocalSend – HGG619
Mike Wieger is my guest this week. Mike shares his experience installing a generator outlet and interlock kit for backup power, detailing the wiring and safety measures. He also talks about using a …
01:23:27 |
Sat 24 Aug 2024
Weathering the Storm: Lessons in Home Backup Power from a Major Power Outage – HGG618
It’s a solo show this week. Last week’s show was canceled due to a 100-hour power outage at theAverageGuy.tv studios. What did I do? What gadgets did we use? How did it go and how did we stay cool? …
01:08:04 |
Sat 10 Aug 2024
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