Author: Jim Collison

Cody Wheat from Shots of History Podcast – HGG413

Cody Wheat, the voice behind Shots of History joins us this week for an interesting conversation centered around the beer, wine and spirits industry as well has how LibDib is trying to change the way spirits are distributed in the United States.  We also talk about making better ice and then Jim and Mike have… Click for more / Podcast Player>

Cyber Anecdotes: A Tale of Worms, Shared Security, and More – CF057

This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim recap security highlights from the past six weeks. We take a dive into the latest security challenges facing Windows 10, review the buzz around the Capital One breach, and jump into a variety of new tech from cell phone apps to detect pump skimmers to IBM’s unusual… Click for more / Podcast Player>

Erin Lawrence and Her Custom #vanlife Build – HGG412

Erin Lawrence is back with us this week as we talk about her new van! She took a 2006 Sprinter Van and built it out as a camper van. Complete with power, USB outlets, ventilation, lights, water, refrigeration and some sweet living space, you will hear what she learned during the process. We also open… Click for more / Podcast Player>

9 Tips To Improve Your Astrophotography Images

You don’t have to be a professional photographer to be able to take stunning night-time images. All you need is a digital camera and a tripod and you have all the equipment you require to take astrophotography images. If you’re just getting started then keep reading below, as I’ve got some great tips to help you get started on your night time photography journey. What is Astrophotography? There are many types of photography styles, from wildlife photography, street photography to portrait photography, each requiring a different type of equipment and skills.  Astrophotography is all about capturing the night sky. Objects

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Mike is Hamming it Up with Amateur Radio, Hands on Review – HGG411

Jim opens the show with a quick hands-on review of his new Govee Bluetooth Thermometer and Hygrometer that he picked up to try to get better control over the wooden humidor he has for his cigars. Mike spent the rest of the time going over a basic Ham radio set up. I think you will… Click for more / Podcast Player>

How to Manage Kids’ Screen Time

Limiting screen time has become an essential duty for any parent. As kids are exposed to technology from a very young age, you’ll have to step in and control the content that your child consumes. Too much screen time has been shown to limit social interactions and affect proper growth/development. Kids who spend hours on end watching TV (or using a computer) are more prone to mental and physical development issues. These include attention disorders, obesity, and unhealthy sleeping patterns. As technology continues to become an essential part of our daily lives, how can you limit your child’s screen time

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