Tag: Christian Johnson

Open desktop PC with GeForce RTX graphics card, spare RAM modules and a monitor showing a local AI hardware checklist

Can You Run Local AI on an Older PC? RAM, VRAM and GPU Upgrades Explained

Posted on Sun November 1, 2026Wed November 4, 2026 by Jim Collison

Can an older desktop run local AI? Learn what RAM and GPU VRAM change, when to upgrade, and why one home-lab builder chose an RTX 3090.

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AI Agents, Local Models and Cybersecurity with Christian Johnson – HGG693

Posted on Sat October 31, 2026Fri November 6, 2026 by Jim Collison

Christian Johnson returns to Home Gadget Geeks to discuss AI-powered coding, useful older PCs, local models on an RTX 3090, managed Docker hosting and the growing importance of security updates. Click for more / Podcast Player>

Christian Johnson on Passkeys, Self-Hosted Bitwarden and Guardrails for AI Agents – HGG684

Posted on Sat July 18, 2026Sun July 19, 2026 by Jim

Christian Johnson joins Jim Collison for Home Gadget Geeks 684 to talk about passkeys, Bitwarden, Vaultwarden, managed container hosting through Maple Grove Partners and the guardrails needed when AI agents begin doing real operational work. Click for more / Podcast Player>

Should You Trust OpenClaw on Your Network? with Christian Johnson – HGG676

Posted on Sat April 11, 2026Fri June 26, 2026 by Jim

What happens when a practical conversation about AI tools turns into a deeper discussion about autonomy, cybersecurity, local models, and the future of the internet? This week, Christian Johnson joins me to talk about OpenClaw, the rapid rise of open-source AI agents, and why this new generation of tools feels very different from traditional chat-based… Click for more / Podcast Player>

Celebrating 15 Years of Home Gadget Geeks with LePro Outdoor Lighting, AI Hardware Shifts, and Crypto Signals – HGG667

Posted on Sat January 17, 2026Sun September 13, 2026 by Jim Collison

Christian Johnson joins me this week to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the show while exploring today’s evolving tech landscape. They discuss AI hardware trends, rising consumer component costs, and NVIDIA’s latest enterprise advancements, along with a hands-on look at programmable outdoor LED lighting. We also look into cryptocurrency, comparing Ethereum and Bitcoin, before wrapping… Click for more / Podcast Player>

AirPods to AI: Tech, Crypto, and Life Updates with Christian Johnson – HGG658

Posted on Sat September 27, 2025Sat September 27, 2025 by Jim Collison

In this episode of Home Gadget Geeks, I’m joined by Christian Johnson. We start with a discussion about the new Apple AirPods Pro 3, which I’ve purchased and am waiting to try once they arrive. From there, Christian shares updates on life as a new father and his progress toward earning a pilot’s license. The… Click for more / Podcast Player>

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Tag: Christian Johnson

Can You Run Local AI on an Older PC? RAM, VRAM and GPU Upgrades Explained

AI Agents, Local Models and Cybersecurity with Christian Johnson – HGG693

Christian Johnson on Passkeys, Self-Hosted Bitwarden and Guardrails for AI Agents – HGG684

Should You Trust OpenClaw on Your Network? with Christian Johnson – HGG676

Celebrating 15 Years of Home Gadget Geeks with LePro Outdoor Lighting, AI Hardware Shifts, and Crypto Signals – HGG667

AirPods to AI: Tech, Crypto, and Life Updates with Christian Johnson – HGG658

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