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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 DVR and what we can look forward to in 2023. Even a little VR conversation at the end. He has a surprise recommendation as well. Thanks for listening!   Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg558 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #558 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh About Channels: Channels DVR is a software program for the Apple TV and other devices that allows users to record and watch live TV. It is a digital video recorder (DVR) that can be used to record and watch live television on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and streaming devices. Some of the benefits of using Channels DVR include the ability to record and watch live TV, schedule recordings, and watch recordings on any device with the Channels app. Additionally, since the DVR runs on a network-attached storage (NAS) device, users can access their recordings from anywhere on their home network and share them with other devices. Channels compares to the rest of the DVR space in these 5 ways: Compatibility: Channels DVR is compatible with a wide range of devices including Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and web browsers. Recording options: It allows users to record live TV, schedule recordings, and record multiple channels at once. Flexibility: Channels DVR runs on a network-attached storage (NAS) device, which means that users can access their recordings from anywhere on their home network and share them with other devices. User interface: The Channels DVR app has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to find and watch their recordings. Integration: Channels DVR integrates with other streaming services and apps, making it easy to find and watch your favorite shows and movies. In general, Channels DVR is a solid option for people looking for a flexible and easy-to-use DVR solution. It is particularly well-suited for people who want to be able to record and watch live TV on a variety of devices, and who want to be able to access their recordings from anywhere on their home network. Some additional considerations: Cost: Channels DVR requires a one-time purchase for the app and a monthly subscription for the guide data, whereas other DVRs may have ongoing monthly or yearly fees. Hardware: Channels DVR runs on a network-attached storage (NAS) device, meaning users need to have a NAS device or purchase one separately. Other DVRs may have a built-in hard drive or a streaming device as...

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 recently wrote a post about it at https://theaverageguy.tv/2023/01/02/5-benefits-of-a-solo-stove-and-why-i-still-might-get-one/  and would love your feedback. Thanks for listening! Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg557 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #557 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh   Links   Get more of Jay at Franze and Friends | (jayfranze.com)   https://www.solostove.com/   1001 DRONES! Record Breaking Christmas Drone Show https://youtu.be/Ou2xe-ZRxmc   Show Segments Introduction to the show. [0:00] The benefits of a solo stove. [3:54] The Mesa tabletop fireplace. [9:13] How to use Zoom in Teams for primary communication. [14:28] What makes you productive Jay? [21:38] One of the things I’ve been looking at is a Stream Deck. [26:00] Can you use the Stream Deck on Android? [30:16] Wired vs wireless. [35:32] The purpose of having a triangle is for a good stereo image. [40:11] Have you ever thought about building a studio inside a house that’s shaped like a car? [45:21] Sharing screens at work. [49:38] Other tools Jay uses to keep himself organized. [53:38] What makes you feel productive? [1:00:58] What’s next on his must-have list for the studio? [1:05:21] How to get the right height of desk for your desk. [1:13:46] Everything beyond the desk is a monitor.[1:19:03] The difference between 360 videos and 3D videos. [1:25:19] 1001 Drones for Christmas. [1:30:27] Why Jay is doing a second show [1:36:01]   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Get the Home Gadget Geeks subscribe links at http://homegadgetgeeks.com http://theaverageguy.tv is powered by Maplegrove Partners web hosting. Get secure, reliable,

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, Fire TV Cube Review and the Samsung portable projector! Thanks for listening! Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg556 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #556 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh   Links Ember Mug 2 review https://www.techgadgetscanada.com/ember-mug-2-review/ Review: Breville Barista Express espresso machine https://www.techgadgetscanada.com/review-breville-barista-express-espresso-machine/ 2022 Amazon Fire TV Cube with Voice Remote Review https://www.techgadgetscanada.com/2022-amazon-fire-tv-cube-with-voice-remote-review/ Samsung The Freestyle Portable Projector Review: It’s ALMOST Perfect https://www.techgadgetscanada.com/samsung-the-freestyle-portable-projector-review-its-almost-perfect/   Jim’s Build – https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HfqNFg     Show Segments Coffee Mug Review:. [5:30] Can you tell the difference when you’re making coffee out of this machine from other machines? [18:35] How do you keep your milk hot? [22:05] What’s the pros and cons of this machine? [27:08] How to use the Fire TV Cube. [32:34] Wifi routers are getting more and more expensive. [37:49] Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector. [46:55] What’s coming up at TechGadgetsCanada.com? [56:54]   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Get the Home Gadget Geeks subscribe links at http://homegadgetgeeks.com http://theaverageguy.tv is powered by Maplegrove Partners web hosting. Get secure, reliable, high-speed hosting from people you know and trust.  For more information visit http://maplegrovepartners.

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 about using that CNC to cut lots of wood projects as well as Dave selling the plans. Dave announces that on December 15, Home Server Show Forums will be closing down and we finish the show with some friendly chat about the community. Thanks for your Patreon Support! Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg555 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #555 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh   Links Dave’s Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/DavidMcCabeWoodworks    Jim’s Build – https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HfqNFg     Show Segments The 11th anniversary of Home Gadget Geeks. [1:13] What are the correct trusses for this span? [6:08] How would you find my Etsy store? How would I find it? [11:20] What’s the hardest part of building a CNC? [16:09] Milling lumber on his own. [20:59] Your local community college has a space like this? [25:35] What would bring you back to podcast today? [30:45] Jim’s thoughts on the future of tech. [42:18] Where are you in this whole electric vehicle thing? [1:11:40] What’s the story behind these cars? [1:17:26] There’s not a lot of those left. [1:20:53]   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Get the Home Gadget Geeks subscribe links at http://homegadgetgeeks.com http://theaverageguy.tv is powered by Maplegrove Partners web hosting. Get secure, reliable, high-speed hosting from people you know and trust.  For more information visit http://maplegrovepartners.com

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 Mike’s world. Thanks for your Patreon Support! Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg554 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #554 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh Get $10 when you join Coinbase and buy or sell $100 in crypto at http://theaverageguy.tv/coinbase   Links Jim’s Build – https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HfqNFg Video of Build – https://streamyard.com/xhsytdjwrs9i     Show Segments What’s been keeping you busy? [4:56] Unraid is for the home geek who’s not spending all the time on admin. [8:09] Virtualization and Unraid server. [13:30] What kind of resources do you have for the Blue Iris VM? Any Gpu for AI? [18:06] Why you need a dedicated GPU for your rig. [26:24] Future proofing your system for the future. [30:20] When you’re running a lot of different tasks at once, it’s hard to bottleneck an NVME drive. [37:42] Why Jim not going to use a rack-mount on this case. [42:33] Do you have anything in mind for a monitor? [1:03:06] Best podcasting machine you can buy for the price? [1:08:49] What’s coming up for Mike in 2023? [1:13:32]   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Get the Home Gadget Geeks subscribe links at http://homegadgetgeeks.com http://theaverageguy.tv is powered by Maplegrove Partners web hosting. Get secure, reliable, high-speed hosting from people you know and trust.  For more information visit http://maplegrovepartners.com

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 look at 5 or 6 bourbons that you can try or give as gifts for under $50. On Thursday I put the Weber iGrill up against the Meater Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer while cooking two turkeys on Thursday and I have some thoughts about both. I also have been splitting a lot of wood lately and we talk about some of the tools that might make that process a little easier. We end the show with a quick update on the PC/VR build. More next week with Mike Wieger. Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg553 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #553 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh Get $10 when you join Coinbase and buy or sell $100 in crypto at http://theaverageguy.tv/coinbase   Links 5 (or 8) Whiskeys Under $50 to get you started or give as gifts Maker’s Mark Bourbon – https://www.makersmark.com/ 1792 – https://1792bourbon.com/ Tin Cup – https://www.tincupwhiskey.com/ Russell’s Reserve 10 Year – https://www.russellsreserve.com/ Wild Turkey 101 – https://www.wildturkeybourbon.com/ Coopers’ Craft 100 – https://www.cooperscraft.com/ Old Forester 100 / 1910 / 1920 – https://www.oldforester.com/ Jefferson’s – https://jeffersonsbourbon.com/   Show Segments What is Cherry Bounce? [3:11] The tartness of the cherries and the added sugar.[8:19] What’s becoming super popular is the barrel to barrel picks. [13:00] Maker’s Mark Cask Strength. [18:10] Wild Turkey Distilleries. [23:47] The importance of keeping an open mind when drinking whiskey. [29:06] How we cooked a turkey in the smoker. [38:55] Splitting wood. [46:22] Duct tape fix for the gloves. [50:13]   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.

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 https://www.macgeekgab.com/ and if you like it, subscribe to the podcast. Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg552 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #552 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh Get $10 when you join Coinbase and buy or sell $100 in crypto at http://theaverageguy.tv/coinbase   Links https://www.macgeekgab.com/   Show Segments How to get an iPhone SE for $300. [8:20] What it’s like to have a full-time watch that you want to wear all the time. [11:36] How do you get out of the habit of being obsessed with data? [14:40] The family’s communication issues. [22:00] We’re still in the early days of VR, even though we’ve been talking about it for 15 years or 30 years. [25:52] How long do you think the M1 and M2 will last? [38:28] Apple runs the same problem that Microsoft had a decade before it. [43:21] Why do you think Mark Zuckerberg has so much vested interest in this? [47:36] What are some of the things that bang on the CPU? [51:46] What’s going on with the Translator app? [57:24] What’s coming up on Mac Geek Gab in 2019? [1:01:31] What is Mac Geek Gab? [1:05:55]   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Get the Home Gadget Geeks subscribe links at http://homegadgetgeeks.com http://theaverageguy.tv is powered by Maplegrove Partners web hosting. Get secure, reliable, high-speed hosting from people you know and trust.  For more information visit http://maplegrovepartners.com

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 conversation at the very end. It is always fun to have Uncle Marv on the show. Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg551 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #551 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh Get $10 when you join Coinbase and buy or sell $100 in crypto at http://theaverageguy.tv/coinbase   Links ASUS Motherboard at Walmart of all places! ASUS TUF Gaming X570-PRO (WiFi 6) AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, BIOS Flashback, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 – Walmart.com   Show Segments How is the It Business Podcast going? [1:43] What are some of the topics that are getting the most traction on the podcast? [5:43] How do you feel about your small and medium-sized business owners? [13:03] The importance of cyber awareness training for customers. [20:18] Ransomware and scams [24:35] The Unconventional Conference. [30:39] In-person conferences vs. virtual conferences. [33:48] Black Friday is coming up soon. [41:04] What I’ve put on my Amazon cart. [46:15] What he got for his server. [51:43] Discounted gift cards for restaurants. [59:27] The importance of making a list for the holidays. [1:03:33] Do you have ground lighting as well? [1:14:32]   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Get the Home Gadget Geeks subscribe links at http://homegadgetgeeks.com http://theaverageguy.tv is powered by Maplegrove Partners web hosting. Get secure, reliable, high-speed hosting from people you know and trust.  For more information visit http://maplegrovepartners.com

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 and hard drives for Jim’s new build. Always good to have Christian in the house! Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg550 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #550 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh Get $10 when you join Coinbase and buy or sell $100 in crypto at http://theaverageguy.tv/coinbase   Links If you have any questions about the products we discussed in the program, shoot me an email, jim@theAverageGuy.tv and I can get you the most updated link. Amazon was changing prices by the day. Email from Eric with links As you know, I am a big technology Geek. However, after just listened to recent podcast on bitcoin mining, there was no mention of the cost of mining to society. Proponents of bitcoin never to mention the monetary and the environment (among others) costs for a few using scare resources to benefit themselves (the potential to make them rich). Here are just a few articles you may find of interest.  https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/04/18/1049331/bitcoin-cryptocurrency-cryptomining-new-york/ https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/R45863.html https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/40458/20200128/cryptocurrency-firm-in-plattsburgh-fights-1-million-electric-charge https://www.wcax.com/2022/06/14/plattsburgh-officials-weigh-bitcoin-mining-moratorium-bill/ https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2022/04/some-lawmakers-are-trying-pause-bitcoin-mining-new-york-theyre-facing-uphill-battle/365995/ https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Bitcoin-mining-continues-in-the-North-Country-15056824.php https://observer.com/2022/04/breaking-new-york-state-assembly-passes-bitcoin-mining-m...

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 mining operations have higher overhead costs, they also have the potential to generate more revenue. They also discuss the energy market in the United States, noting that Texas deregulated its energy market some years ago. Prices for energy have gone up since then, but the state still offers some advantages for miners. Edward discussed the recent Ethereum hard fork and merge, and expressed his opinion that the merge is a bad thing. They also talked about power consumption and how it is not profitable to mine Bitcoin at home. We finish with some discussion about a Home Gadget Geeks meetup on May during Bitcoin day in Omaha. More details to come! Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg549 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #549 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh Get $10 when you join Coinbase and buy or sell $100 in crypto at http://theaverageguy.tv/coinbase   Links Alpha Bitcoin https://alphabtc.com/ MWarketplace.com https://nebraskamining.io/ Omaha Bitcoin Day https://bitcoinday.io/omaha23   Show Segments What’s going on at Alpha Bitcoin? [1:13] What’s the advantage for a miner in Nebraska? [5:33] Are we in a good spot with bitcoin? Is it losing some of its volatility? [10:06] When is the “havening” going to happen? [14:30] What would your approach be to getting into crypto to the market? [19:28] Is Coinbase primarily custodial or is it stability and longevity? [28:19] How the gig economy has created a nightmare for tax reporting and how it’s changing. [33:45] What’s the concern with decentralization? [40:54] People have more invested in it, so there’s more likelihood they’re going to bring these things back. [46:35] What’s going on in the world of crypto currencies. [51:13] The future of sound money in bitcoin. [55:37] There’s no better time to be in Omaha. [1:00:45] What I’ve been spending a lot of time on since the last episode. [1:04:46]   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/

Jay Franze joins me this week. Jim has a new TV for the deck and we spend some time talking about Jay’s day job, lots of very gadget-driven technology. I think you will enjoy it. You can find more of Jay at http://franzeandfriends.com/ Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg548 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #547 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh Get $10 when you join Coinbase and buy or sell $100 in crypto at http://theaverageguy.tv/coinbase   Monitor Mount for the deck https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X127QTL All-New Insignia 32-inch Class F20 Series Smart Full HD 1080p Fire TV (NS-32F202NA23, 2022 Model) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BCMRRKRX   Show Segments The pc build conversation. [2:44] How to mount the VESA mount on your deck. [8:53] What is contract security and how does it work? [19:46] What happens if facial recognition doesn’t work? [24:24] How do they use object recognition vs facial recognition? [29:59] Would you tell it your drivers or license plate number? [35:34] What are some of the robots that look like? [39:41] The importance of having a communication device in every room. [45:02] Watches are getting more useful and more useful. [51:11] Handheld devices are similar to a phone. [55:55] How many screens do you want to have in your office? [1:00:29] What is a drone? What is a security drone? [1:05:51] What’s on the horizon for the future? [1:12:20]   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Get the Home Gadget Geeks subscribe links at http://homegadgetgeeks.com http://theaverageguy.tv is powered by Maplegrove Partners web hosting. Get secure, reliable, high-speed hosting from people you know and trust.  For more information visit http://maplegrovepartners.com

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, Memory, Hard Drives, Power Supplies and finish with an extended segment on GPUs. There is a breakdown of the conversation with timestamps farther down in the show notes. You can follow along with the build at https://pcpartpicker.com/user/jcollison Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg547 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #547 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh Get $10 when you join Coinbase and buy or sell $100 in crypto at http://theaverageguy.tv/coinbase   Show Segments What do you look for in a new processor? [6:47] Overclocking vs. Cooling. [9:17] What is the fastest memory that’s available from a consumer standpoint? [11:14] Is it too much of an overkill to max a board out at 128? [14:58] What do you want from a hard drive perspective? [15:43] What is a 2.5 or 10 gig ethernet connection? [21:38] Is it cheaper for me to buy a board that has two DIMM2 slots instead of four? [22:42] Fractal Case #1 – Defined Series. [28:39] Power supplies and power adapters. [33:13] Most of the chips on the memory are made by two to three companies and all the brands typically use them. [39:03] When you get a GPU in your game, what are you looking for? [40:23] Don’t count Nvidia out. [43:24] What’s the right memory amount on those cards? [48:02] What’s going to teach me a little bit about power requirements for the 40 Series? [51:13] How much does the 3060 Ti cost? [56:26] What’s the difference in price between the 3080 and 3080TI? [1:01:21] What’s coming up on the site at ThingComputers.org. [1:09:58]   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Get the Home Gadget Geeks subscribe links at http://homegadgetgeeks.com http://theaverageguy.tv is powered by Maplegrove Partners web hosting. Get secure, reliable, high-speed hosting from people you know and trust.

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 it can be installed locally. Jim does a lot of whining on this episode, so get ready. Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg546 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #546 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh Get $10 when you join Coinbase and buy or sell $100 in crypto at http://theaverageguy.tv/coinbase   Important Links Hometech.fm with Seth and TJ. [1:48] What’s changed at work since the pandemic? [5:19] The last time a hard drive failed? [10:18] The one thing that drives a lot of tech changes is the wife complaining about something [13:58] Are data centers getting hotter in the process? [20:34] YoLink – Five year battery life and a quarter of a mile of range. [25:54] Have they released any new gear for Hubitat? [32:26] Blue Iris uses something called Deepstack for object detection and it worked pretty well, but they recently announced that they were getting rid of it. [37:28] I had a rant this week of my tv. [42:33] The problem with Home Automation today? You probably have 10 different apps to control them. [45:11] Get more cores in your computer if you are running Unraid. [47:31] Backblaze vs. Acronis. [52:53] Don’t be so worried about your pictures. [57:34] Using a server chip instead of a consumer chip for backup and restore. [1:02:08] How to run Home Assistant as a docker or virtual machine. [1:06:48]   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Get the Home Gadget Geeks subscribe links at http://homegadgetgeeks.com http://theaverageguy.tv is powered by Maplegrove Partners web hosting. Get secure, reliable, high-speed hosting from people you know and trust.  For more information visit http://maplegrovepartners.com

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 can build a case over time, using an industry-exclusive Locker feature. Add a single bottle – or as many as you want – to your Locker, and they will keep your wine safe and cool in their secure temperature and humidity-controlled warehouses. And they will ship it to you on your schedule…FOR FREE…when you fill up each Locker case of 12. Locker orders are also better for the environment, with an average 50% reduction in carbon output. Seems like a win/win to me! I started a Locker right after the show! You can too at Winespies.com We also cover a bunch of wine gadgets at the end of the show. Stay all the way to the end for some helpful tips and tricks Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg545 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #545 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh Get $10 when you join Coinbase and buy or sell $100 in crypto at http://theaverageguy.tv/coinbase   Important Links   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Get the Home Gadget Geeks subscribe links at http://homegadgetgeeks.com http://theaverageguy.tv is powered by Maplegrove Partners web hosting. Get secure, reliable, high-speed hosting from people you know and trust.  For more information visit http://maplegrovepartners.com

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 the daily office call or time with family. Enjoyed getting to know Jay and he will be coming back to Home Gadget Geeks in the very near future. Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg544 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #544 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Save $40 on your first Box of HelloFresh Get $10 when you join Coinbase and buy or sell $100 in crypto at http://theaverageguy.tv/coinbase   Important Links http://franzeandfriends.com/   Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Get the Home Gadget Geeks subscribe links at http://homegadgetgeeks.com http://theaverageguy.tv is powered by Maplegrove Partners web hosting. Get secure, reliable, high-speed hosting from people you know and trust.  For more information visit http://maplegrovepartners.com