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Gavin Campbell with Electrical Upgrades, AI Automation and a new Robot Lawn Mower is on the way – HGG640

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Gavin Campbell, co-host of HomeTech.fm joins me this week. We discuss how unpredictable weather affects tech and the importance of automation for preparedness. Gavin shares his latest upgrades, including a Wi-Fi-enabled water heater, a smart electric lawnmower, and plans for a major electrical panel upgrade to support future automation and EV charging. We also explore… Click for more / Podcast Player>

Omaha and the CWS, Disposable Grills, D-Link Security Cams and Echogear Surge Protectors – HGG359

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Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #359 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network      Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #359 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network WANT TO… Click for more / Podcast Player>

The APC 1000VA Back-UPS in 2026: What 15 Years of Backup Power Taught Me

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The APC 1000VA Back-UPS in 2026: What 15 Years of Backup Power Taught Me Originally published August 21, 2011. Updated for 2026. 2026 update: I originally wrote this after buying an APC 1000VA Back-UPS to protect three computers in my home office, including my Windows Home Server. At the time, my goal was pretty simple: when the power dropped for a few seconds or minutes, keep the computers alive long enough for things to recover or shut them down safely. Fifteen years later, my approach to backup power looks very different. Today I use EcoFlow and Bluetti portable power stations,

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