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TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm with Maker Spaces, Home Automation Favorites and the Litter Robot – HGG595

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This week I am joined by TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm. We kick off the conversation by delving into the intricacies of TJ's background, gaining valuable insights into the technological landscape that has shaped his journey. We look at the dynamic realm of Maker Spaces, exploring the symbiotic relationship between innovation and community through entities like… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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13 Years of Home Gadget Geeks and Mike Wieger with Organizing his HomeLab – HGG594

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A very special Home Gadget Geeks episode! Celebrating 13 years with Mike Wieger. Mike shares his home lab insights. Using a self-hosted git repo for documentation, he's into Proxmox clusters alongside Unraid. He explores the merits of multiple servers, tried a Ceph storage cluster for high availability, and is diving into ZFS. Stay tuned at… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Jay Franze with Chat GPT Follow-up and Tech Regrets for 2023 – HGG593

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Jay Franze is my guest this week. Jay continues to use ChatGPT and finds it helpful for drafting documents from bullet points. We talk about some limitations of ChatGPT and how prompt engineering could help improve it. The discussion then shifted to failed gadgets of 2023. I regret buying an Oculus VR headset that I… Click for more / Podcast Player>
Harnessing the Power of the Sun: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Generators

Harnessing the Power of the Sun: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Generators

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Solar generators are a great way to harness the power of the sun and generate electricity. They are portable, easy to use, and environmentally friendly. In this blog post, we will discuss three popular solar generators: Bluetti, Jackery, and EcoPro. We will also cover battery technology, home installation, and UPS functionality. Unveiling the Power of the Sun: Solar Generators as the Gateway to Clean Energy In a world increasingly driven by sustainability, the spotlight is turning towards solar generators as an innovative and accessible means of tapping into the boundless power of the sun. These devices, designed to harness solar

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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 2000 Plus

Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus: What to Know Before Buying in 2026

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Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus: What to Know Before Buying in 2026 Portable power stations have changed quite a bit since the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus first appeared. Battery chemistry has improved, charging speeds have increased, and newer 2kWh-class power stations have become considerably lighter — Jackery’s own Explorer 2000 v2 weighs about a third less than the 2000 Plus while offering nearly identical base battery capacity. That doesn’t make the Explorer 2000 Plus irrelevant. It’s still an interesting option if you need a large portable battery with 3,000 watts of AC output and the ability to add substantial amounts of

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BLUETTI AC180 portable power station used for home office backup power

BLUETTI AC180 in 2026: What I’ve Learned Using It for Home Office and Backup Power

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BLUETTI AC180 in 2026: What I’ve Learned Using It for Home Office and Backup Power I bought the BLUETTI AC180 in 2023 because I wanted something that could do more than charge phones and laptops during an outage. I needed a battery that could handle a meaningful home-office load, work as backup power, and eventually become part of a larger solar and energy-management setup. A few years later, I have a much better idea of where the AC180 fits. I’ve used it with a home-office setup that can include six PCs and 12 monitors, with the actual load typically running

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