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Archive for July, 2011
#37 The Home Tech Podcast: Rich’s Random Podcast Generator Beta
Jul 31st
Warning: Long Show Ahead!
One weekend, Rich O’Neil (and some of tech guys that hang around the Home Server Show Podcast) thought, “what would happen if we just recorded some of the conversations we have around our tech stuff?” The result was this podcast that we recorded on July 31st. Rich’s Random Podcast Generator was born! Interested in your feedback.
We used Google+ Hangout to record the conversation. If this project is successful, we will try it again on it’s very own RSS feed!
We chatted about SSD Drives, RAID, UNRAID, problems with Apple, Android and Windows Phone 7 and much, much more.
Here are some links for the show:
http://www.futureshop.ca/EN-CA/product/id/10160313.aspx
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836431024&Tpk=yeti%20blue
http://compare.ebay.com/like/280714779827?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-reliability-failure-rate,2923.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231378
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148362
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226206
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227542
http://wpblog.perfectdisk.com/?p=1415
http://www.raxco.com/support/kb/788/
Thanks to those who joined us on the podcast – John Zajdler, Bill Paulmenn, Mike Howard and Mike Faucher
Drobo Dashboard 2.0 Continued: Tools, Drobo Copy, Dashboard Preferences and Some Final Thoughts
Jul 30th
I have been reviewing a Drobo in some form or fashion since December 2010. Some reviews over at the Home Server Show and some here at the Average Guy. The first part of this review can be found at Drobo Has a New Dashboard! Welcome Version 2.0 with a Drobo S and 5 Drives In recent months, Drobo has released a new version of their dashboard (v2.0.3 updated for this review) for both their consumer and enterprise products. For a company that is taking steps in the right direction when it comes to back up hardware, this software upgrade replaces a fairly vanilla offering from the last several years. It’s a definite upgrade and one that users of a Drobo should test out quickly. I found no reasons not to upgrade. If you are a Drobo owner, the upgrade is free.
With the new Dashboard, you can: (from Drobo.com)
TAG Tech Deal of the Week–Antec Unbeatable Notebook Cooler 200
Jul 25th
For those of you who are looking for a Notebook Cooler, look no further than the Antec Unbeatable Notebook Cooler 200 from Amazon.com
A great buy at $48.97, which is a 46% saving on the regular price
#36 The Home Tech Podcast: Facebook Forums, A New RSS Feed, Netflix makes Changes, Spotify launches in the USA, Speed Tips and Cammster
Jul 24th
Jim, Andrew and Christian are joined by Rich O’Neil for this weeks’ installment of the Home Tech Podcast.
After exploring the concept of a show, “Random with Rich” discussing random Tweets and stream items from Google+, the guys kick it off, discussing some of the issues Rich has had with his router and streaming media from his Windows 2011 Home Server, and the good and bad of Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).
After discussing the possibility of setting up some Average Guy Forums, a Facebook group for The Average Guy Podcast Network has been set up, which will allow followers of the show to interact with the hosts, and allow us to notify folks of up and coming events such as Live Recordings, Podcasts being published, and new posts to The Average Guy website.
Jim discusses the new RSS Feed for the Home Tech Podcast. For those of you who use iTunes, you can click to subscribe to the new feed. For other Podcast downloading applications, please click on the RSS Feed and pick your Pod Catcher of choice!
#35 The Home Tech Podcast: Digital Photography Advice, Google+ vs Facebook
Jul 16th
This week the guys talk some more about Google Plus, Digital Photography for the novice to amateur photographer, and tips and tricks for improving your images. Mikes podcast jpeg2RAW and photography site can be found over at http://NovStudios.com
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#38 The Fitness Tech Podcast: Jamie is Moving and David Seevers Interview before Ironman Canada!
Jul 16th
Jim and Jamie are back again with Show #38 of the Fitness Tech Podcast. This week is Jamie’s last at Gallup as she is moving on to new opportunities at home with her kids. The podcast will still continue, Jim will just have to make some adjustments and lunch time podcast will no long be possible. Good luck Jamie!
Jamie has a new blog: http://trainingnotesfromthemachine.blogspot.com/
David Seevers joins us again after meeting with us on Show #25 to talk about his training and preparation for Ironman Canada!
Jim is raising money for the American Lung Association by running the Omaha Corporate Cup in September 2011. Visit his page at http://action.lungusa.org/goto/theaverageguy. Visit the race page at http://action.lungusa.org/site/TR/General/ALAPG_PlainsGulfRegion?pg=entry&fr_id=3570
Podcast with Tim O’Donnell : http://theaverageguy.tv/2011/01/13/the-fitness-tech-podcast-11-yurbuds-and-ironmen/
David’s Blog: http://davidseevers.blogspot.com/
Spartan Radio can be found at: http://spartanpodcast.podomatic.com/
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Drobo Has a New Dashboard! Welcome Version 2.0 with a Drobo S and 5 Drives.
Jul 10th
I have been reviewing a Drobo in some form or fashion since December 2010. Some reviews over at the Home Server Show and some here at the Average Guy. In recent months, Drobo has released a new version of their dashboard (v2.0.2 for this review) for both their consumer and enterprise products. For a company that is taking steps in the right direction when it comes to back up hardware, this software upgrade replaces a fairly vanilla offering from the last several years. It’s a definite upgrade and one that users of a Drobo should test out quickly. I found no reasons not to upgrade. If you are a Drobo owner, the upgrade is free.
With the new Dashboard, you can: (from Drobo.com)
- View all your Drobos in one window
- Get capacity and status for each Drobo
- DroboCopy tasks run in the background
#34 The Home Tech Podcast: Google+, Microsoft Security Essential Success Story, IE10 Platform Preview
Jul 9th
So Jim thought it was show 33! Not so. Show #34 bring Jim, Christian and Bill together to discuss the ins and outs of Google+, a deal of the week and some unusual tools for BBQ smokers. Andrew was a bit under the weather and celebrating his birthday. Happy Birthday Andrew. With Andrew out, Jim is on the show notes.
We kick off the show with a the latest and greatest to hit the Internet from the guys over at Google, being Google+. What does the service mean for the average guy? Will people use Hangouts? What does it mean for Facebook? Will people switch? Circles? Will this fix the list problem?
Exercising in the Heat
Jul 6th
By: Mindy Herzog
Exercising in the heat can be dangerous. When Mother Nature turns up the heat, as many of us are experiencing now, it is important to take the proper precautions. Continuing your exercise program as you normally would can and will be dangerous. Keep in mind the following when exercising in the heat:
Temperature
The best time to avoid exercising outdoors is between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the exposure is the strongest. If the mercury level rises above 85 degrees F, you may want to consider exercising later in the day or beating the heat by exercising earlier in the day.
Explanation: As you exercise your body produces large amounts of heat that must be dissipated. If it isn’t, then the body’s temperature will continue to rise to dangerous levels. High temperature and humidity impede the body’s natural ability to dissipate heat.
#37 Fitness Tech Podcast: Dodge Daze Q125 5K with Results
Jul 5th
Jim and Jamie made the trek to Dodge Nebraska for the 4th Annual Dodge Q125 5k. There were some 250+ participants in an out and back 5K course.
We took some time to podcast after the race was completed and interviewed some runners as well as the race director. The audio podcast can be found at the bottom of this post!
Congratulations to Jamie! She was the first over all female at 21:18. Jim took 2nd in his age group with a 23:43!
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