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Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm and Home Assistant Pros and Cons – HGG562

Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm joins this week and it's mostly Home Assistant conversation. We open with a new bar gadget from Dave McCabe that I picked up at Dave's new site, https://www.warpedboards.com/ Then, Gavin talks about why he moved away from Hubitat and is now using Home Assistant full-time. However, there still might be some… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast with Dio Speakers, Synology, HDTV Antennas – HGG561

Join me this week as I sit down with Marv Bee, the host of the IT Business Podcast, for an insightful conversation. We delve into the latest updates from Marv and discuss the exciting advancements in DIO Speakers, the go-to choice for seamless audio streaming. Marv shares his thoughts on Synology NAS devices and their… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Bob and Ryan from the ThinkComputers Podcast join with a CES Wrap, Monitors, Soundbars and Dual Screen Laptops – HGG560

We catch up with Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org and their experience from CES 2023. During the show we talk about the newest monitors on the market (hint: everything is curved now), the latest in sound bars for your computer (not just for the entertainment center) and dual screen laptops from Lenovo. Thanks for listening!… Click for more / Podcast Player>
Is it Possible to Use my Phone as a Dash Cam?

Is it Possible to Use my Phone as a Dash Cam?

There are several apps available for iPhone that can be used as a dashcam. Some popular options include: AutoGuard Dash Cam: This app allows you to record videos of your drive and includes features such as automatic recording when you start your car, loop recording, and a built-in speedometer. Pros: High-definition video recording: The AutoGuard Dash cam boasts 1080p HD video recording, which provides clear and detailed footage of any incidents that occur on the road. Loop recording: This feature ensures that the oldest footage is automatically overwritten when the memory card becomes full. G-sensor: This built-in sensor automatically saves

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Christian Johnson with a Look at LastPass Breach and Your Options Now – HGG559

This week on Home Gadget Geeks Jim and Christian catch up on the Last Pass Data Breach. We talk about why the security industry had a field day and introduce foundational concepts to password managers along the way. We also walk through some other password managers with similar bumps in the road over the years… Click for more / Podcast Player>
Streamlining Blog Writing with ChatGPT: The Pros and Cons of Using AI to Generate Text

Streamlining Blog Writing with ChatGPT: The Pros and Cons of Using AI to Generate Text

ChatGPT is a powerful language model developed by OpenAI that can be used to generate human-like text. One potential use for this technology is to assist with writing blog posts. In this post, we will explore how ChatGPT can be used to write blog posts, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of using this tool.   Find more at https://chat.openai.com/   One benefit of using ChatGPT to write blog posts is that it can save a significant amount of time. Instead of having to come up with ideas and write the entire post yourself, ChatGPT can generate text based on

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