Author: Jim Collison

Digital Photography Advice, Google+ vs Facebook – HT035

       Jim, Christian and Andrew. with special guest Mike Howard from jpeg2RAW are together again for show #35 of the Home Tech Podcast 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… Click for more / Podcast Player>

#38 The Fitness Tech Podcast: Jamie is Moving and David Seevers Interview before Ironman Canada!

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 longer be… Click for more / Podcast Player>

Drobo Has a New Dashboard! Welcome Version 2.0 with a Drobo S and 5 Drives.

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

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Google+, Microsoft Security Essential Success Story, IE10 Platform Preview – HT034

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… Click for more / Podcast Player>

Exercising in the Heat

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

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#37 Fitness Tech Podcast: Dodge Daze Q125 5K with Results

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… Click for more / Podcast Player>