Category: Reviews & How-To’s

The Average Guy’s Windows 10 Know it Guyde

I spent some time three years ago making sure everyone had a simple guide for finding everything they would need for Windows 8 and you can find that here: https://theaverageguy.tv/2012/09/09/the-average-guys-windows-8-survival-guide/.  I thought it might be nice to make another one for Windows 10 and keep it up to date as well.  It’s a working document, growing and changing as time passes.  It can also be influenced by you.  Leave a comment here of your favorite Windows 10 resource, send me a link in twitter (https://twitter.com/jcollison), post it out to our Facebook group or send it to me in an email,

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The WWDC Has Exciting News for Hardcore Techies

By Maria Ramos – Guest Writer In this new decade, competition in the computing and gadgets sectors has reached a fervor not seen since the early days of the PC and gaming industries. After quite some time languishing in self-induced proprietary obscurity, Apple has begun to take the competition from the likes of Google very, very seriously. Apple’s plans to compete with the now juggernaut were made all too real at the recent WWDC, where a number of massive upgrades to existing Apple technology, as well as updates on forthcoming new marvels, were shown to the masses. With the increasing

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Hands on with the Tech Armor iPhone 6 Active Case, HD Ballistic Glass and Premium Lightning Cable

Contacted Back in April, I was contacted by Tech Armor to do a review of a few of their products.  Since I had just picked up the iPhone 6 in February, thought it would be great to look at a screen cover and case.  They also sent me a 6ft braided Lightning Cable in the box.  All items where shipped and delivered to me without purchase on my part.  I have been working with the products over the last several weeks to provide the best possible review Here is what was sent     Case I first tried out the

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Gear Update for the Average Guy Studios (Spring 2015)

It’s been a year since I produced a gear update.  Last year I purchase a new mixer and added a new PC to the mix.  You can find that update here: https://theaverageguy.tv/2014/06/14/new-pc-upgrade-for-the-averageguy-tv-studios-intel-core-i7-and-windows-8-1-update/ Web platforms – Web and Media Hosting Maplegrove Partners – founded by my podcasting partner Christian Johnson, this web and media hosting service has all the benefits and security like the big guys with all the best customer service and customizations of a small shop.  Christian is taking on new customers and podcasters at  https://maplegrovepartners.com/  I have been with MGP from the beginning and don’t plan to move

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Hands on Review of the Kingston Technology MobileLite Digital 5-in-1 Mobile Companion

If you are looking for an average guy device that you can carry along with you when you travel and serves several purposes in one, you might have that option with the Kingston Technology MobileLite Digital 5-in-1 Mobile Companion.  Weighing in at just a hair over 171 grams or 6 oz, this very light and… Click for more / Podcast Player>

The iDevices iGrill Mini Hands On Review

iDevices iGrill Mini Review: Is This Bluetooth Meat Thermometer Still Useful in 2026? Originally published December 2, 2014. Updated for 2026. 2026 update: I originally wrote this review in December 2014 after using the iDevices iGrill Mini to cook my Thanksgiving turkey. More than a decade later, I don’t use it for most of my grilling anymore – today I use a MEATER, a fully wireless probe system. But looking back at the iGrill Mini in 2026 is a good reminder that it got the core idea right early: put a probe in the food, watch the temperature from your

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