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Why Are There So Many Security Updates? What Home-Lab Owners Should Patch First

Posted on Sun November 1, 2026Sun November 1, 2026 by Jim Collison

Overwhelmed by browser, server and WordPress updates? Learn a practical, risk-based order for patching home-lab systems and devices.

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Laptop displaying a visual handoff between ChatGPT, Claude and local AI, with organized project folders and a transfer checklist

How to Move AI Projects Between ChatGPT, Claude and Local Models

Posted on Sun November 1, 2026Sun November 1, 2026 by Jim Collison

Stop losing your AI project progress when switching tools. Use portable files, checkpoints and shared context to move between ChatGPT, Claude and local models.

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Can You Run Local AI on an Older PC? RAM, VRAM and GPU Upgrades Explained

Posted on Sun November 1, 2026Sun November 1, 2026 by Jim Collison

Can an older desktop run local AI? Learn what RAM and GPU VRAM change, when to upgrade, and why one home-lab builder chose an RTX 3090.

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AI Agents, Local Models and Cybersecurity with Christian Johnson – HGG693

Posted on Sat October 31, 2026Sat October 31, 2026 by Jim Collison

Christian Johnson returns to Home Gadget Geeks to discuss AI-powered coding, useful older PCs, local models on an RTX 3090, managed Docker hosting and the growing importance of security updates. Click for more / Podcast Player>

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Why Are Smart TVs So Complicated? What AI Should Actually Fix

Posted on Wed October 21, 2026Sat October 31, 2026 by Jim Collison

Erin Lawrence’s experience with Samsung The Frame and Amazon Ember Artline reveals what smart TV AI should fix: confusing settings, picture control, privacy and art mode.

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Are Robot Vacuums a Privacy Risk? What Smart Home Owners Should Know

Posted on Mon October 19, 2026Sat October 31, 2026 by Jim Collison

A practical robot vacuum privacy guide informed by HGG692: LiDAR versus cameras, maps and cloud data, setup checklist, FCC restrictions, and long-term support.

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October 5, 2022 by hdhkogr from Mexico
I love how they go in detail in every episode of the show, didn't know I would enjoy home gadget info so much.
Great show
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One of the best shows for the home pc enthusiast. I've been listening to it each week for over two years and I'd highly recommend it. Jim and team are very professional and the show is very informative.
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Great tech show
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Jim is a nut! A tech nut! Great show for folks looking to scratch their tech itch.
Awesome show!
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so sorry, seems i left a review under my husband's name of pytheas2.0! LOL! well, now he is subscribed :) but thanks for hosting a great show with a variety of information! I'm a photographer and no where near knowing about techy stuff, so maybe i'll learn a thing or two and impress my husband ;)
Thanks for this great podcast !
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Just wanted to let you guys know that this is a good podcast to subsribe to, to get the latest news on the tech scene :) Networking, Phones, Servers. All you need. And they do host giveaways of exciting products every now and then :)
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Take it from me
July 30, 2012 by RichinFL from United States
If you have a connected home, you owe it to yourself to listen to this podcast. The tips, tricks and news save me tons of time from browsing a ton of websites constantly.
Great!
July 25, 2012 by Kaylley Williams from United States
Pretty Tech savvy. Thanks!
Great Info
July 25, 2012 by Katja Wright Photography from United States
Very informative and also entertaining - keep up the good work!

The Average Guy Network

Why Are There So Many Security Updates? What Home-Lab Owners Should Patch First

How to Move AI Projects Between ChatGPT, Claude and Local Models

Can You Run Local AI on an Older PC? RAM, VRAM and GPU Upgrades Explained

AI Agents, Local Models and Cybersecurity with Christian Johnson – HGG693

Why Are Smart TVs So Complicated? What AI Should Actually Fix

Are Robot Vacuums a Privacy Risk? What Smart Home Owners Should Know

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