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Date Title & Description Contributors
2025-01-11

  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 creating a board game inspired by his father’s inventions. ...
  Jim Collison author
2025-01-04

  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 some battery life limitations. Our discussion then shift...
  Jim Collison author
2024-12-21

  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 efforts in building solar-powered communication nodes. ...
  Jim Collison author
2024-12-14

  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 of modern 3D printers, particularly the Bamboo Labs mo...
  Jim Collison author
2024-12-07

  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 FBI and CISA have warned about vulnerabilities in these...
  Jim Collison author
2024-11-30

  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 Civics and Subarus. Sammie also shares her experiences as ...
  Jim Collison author
2024-11-23

  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 with the Mac Mini M4, discussing its setup and design ...
  Jim Collison author
2024-11-09

  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 replacements and share personal experiences with smart ...
  Jim Collison author
2024-10-26

  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, while addressing the challenges of ARM technology in e...
  Jim Collison author
2024-10-12

  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 also discusses running a local instance of ChatGPT using ...
  Jim Collison author