Author: Jim Collison

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David McCabe from Reset, Folding@Home and Tech for Families In Quarantine – HGG438

Dave McCabe joins us this week. Dave is the former host of Home Server Show and now has a podcast at https://reset.fm/. Jim also lets the community know that we are working on a team project for Folding at Home at https://stats.foldingathome.org/team/243306 and we would love to have you join us. We also spend some… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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COVID-19 Data Analytics – CF061

This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim tackle the technology shaping society amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We dive into the health (and growth) of the internet backbone, working from home, and distance learning to name a few. We then switch gears into discussing how data and analytic capabilities behind the virus tricked into the… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Hands on with Icy Dock Turbo Swap and Tech Helping with COVID-19 – HGG437

The world is a crazy place right now. To give is some normality, we did a hands on look at the Icy Dock Turbo Swap MB171SP-B. We also discussed the major events that are happening around the work with the Covid-19 virus and what tech is doing to track it and maybe even help solve… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers with PC Gaming Builds – HGG436

We invited Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers this week (our second try since their first visit failed due to Jim’s bad internet connection) and talked about the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming ITX/TB3 Motherboard, the Phison SSD Controller for gaming rigs, the Cooler Master MM711 Gaming Mouse Review that Bob recently did and posted… Click for more / Podcast Player>

The 5 Best Smart Door Locks

One popular advancement in technology is smart door locks. These locks can make your life a lot easier and they add convenience. Instead of using a key, you can unlock and lock your door remotely! If you want to make easy improvements to your home and want to better your life, you may want to think about investing in a smart door lock. While there are many models and brands out there, not all smart door locks are created equally. We’ve done all the research for you so that you can make a more informed choice. Keep reading to learn

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AI-driven Smart Homes and Smart Security Systems in the 2020s

Monitored security was revolutionized in the 1970s with the combination of the CCTV security cameras and VCRs, but was also complicated to set up and not practical for home use. We also remember the dream of having complete home audio, with speakers in every room and an intercom to top it off. Because of cost and complexity, it was out of reach for most. Since then, and with the advent of cheaper and more convenient digital storage methods, as well as smaller and less expensive cameras and speakers, new technology has made it easy for the average consumer to install

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