Author: Jim Collison

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The $20K Slate EV, Linux Mint, Recycle PCs and Smart Battery Upgrades with Kevin Schoonover – HGG662

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In this week’s episode of Home Gadget Geeks, I’m joined by Kevin Schoonover for a packed discussion that jumps from health and fitness to EV trucks, from Windows 10’s sunset to ARM’s rise, and all the way down to the small stuff — batteries, smart home gear, and the realities of modern tech maintenance. Thanks… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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EcoFlow and Eco-Worthy Solar Setup Updates, Using Local AI at Home – HGG660

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In this episode, we discuss the latest with my solar setup (EcoFlow battery, ECO-WORTHY panels) and take a deep dive into local AI — exploring LLMs you can run at home, privacy implications, and practical use cases. We also field live chat questions, talk about Ollama, LM Studio, voice cloning, and more. Thanks for listening!… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Lutron Smart Plug, AirPods Pro 3, iPhone 17, and a Switch to Visible – HGG659

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In this episode of Home Gadget Geeks, I spent some time diving into a few recent tech updates and sharing a bit of what’s been going on with me. I started with a look at the Lutron PD-15OUT-BL smart outdoor plug — it’s built like a tank and performs great outdoors, but at $85, it’s… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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AirPods to AI: Tech, Crypto, and Life Updates with Christian Johnson – HGG658

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In this episode of Home Gadget Geeks, I’m joined by Christian Johnson. We start with a discussion about the new Apple AirPods Pro 3, which I’ve purchased and am waiting to try once they arrive. From there, Christian shares updates on life as a new father and his progress toward earning a pilot’s license. The… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Getting the Most Out of Eco-Worthy 100W Bifacial Panels With Bluetti AC180

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I’ve been using a pair of Eco-Worthy 100W 18V bifacial solar panels with my Bluetti AC180, and the setup has been consistently reliable and efficient. Beyond just plugging them in, there are several ways to optimize output — including tilt, placement, and taking full advantage of the bifacial design. The short answer: Two Eco-Worthy 100W bifacial panels work well with the Bluetti AC180 when they are connected within the power station’s voltage and current limits. In my fixed 28-degree setup, the pair generally produces about 160 to 180 watts in strong sunlight and around 80 to 100 watts under cloudy

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