Christian Johnson joins me this week as we talk about home technology trends, starting with seasonal changes and their effects on our gardens. We discuss AI’s role in enhancing podcast show notes and dive into cybersecurity, highlighting a recent CrowdStrike incident that underscores software reliability issues. As Christian prepares for fatherhood, we look forward to ‘baby tech’ innovations for new parents and debate operating system security vulnerabilities among Windows, Mac, and Linux. We conclude by reflecting on the human elements of technology and celebrate Christian’s upcoming role as a parent and principal engineer. Thanks for listening!

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg622

Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #622 of Home Gadget Geeks, brought to you by the Average Guy Network.

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Show Segments

Chapters

[0:00] Welcome to Home Gadget Geeks

[2:45] AI-Powered Show Notes

[8:42] Thanking Our Supporters

[9:52] Revisiting BIOS Mods

[15:58] Analyzing the CrowdStrike Incident

[27:59] Software Quality and Cybersecurity

[33:11] Continuity of Operations

[34:05] The Fragility of Supply Chains

[41:40] Backup Power Systems

[1:03:27] Exciting Baby Tech Gadgets

[1:12:04] Hosting and Support from Maple Grove Partners

Extended Outline

Weather and Lawn Care Concerns[0:00]

* Jim Collison and Christian Johnson discuss the early onset of fall weather, noting it arrived earlier this year compared to last year.

* Jim mentions the dryness and heat causing his lawn to go dormant, expressing his discomfort with this early browning.

* Christian inquires about the type of grass Jim has, leading to a discussion about Zoysia grass and its characteristics.

* Jim explains that Zoysia grass is soft but goes dormant quickly, which he finds frustrating.

* AI Integration in Show Notes[2:37]

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