Jay Franze is my guest this week. We talk about smart home technology and the benefits of energy-efficient gadgets, particularly in air conditioning. We share personal experiences with DIY home wiring, weighing the pros and cons of tackling electrical projects. We dive into the latest trends in streaming services, discussing the recent StreamYard acquisition and comparing alternatives like Riverside and Zoom. Our conversation also touches on the evolution of content consumption, highlighting our preferences for engaging with media. We wrap the show with some updates on cryptocurrency, including insights on NiceHash’s new fee structure. Thanks for listening!

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg621

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Canva – https://www.canva.com/

Goodman air conditioning unit – https://amzn.to/47paaBB

Digital Smart thermostat – https://amzn.to/47iM4Zh

OneDrive – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/online-cloud-storage

Local Send – https://localsend.org/

Apple iCloud/Photos – https://www.icloud.com/photos

Dropbox – https://www.dropbox.com/

Show Segments

[0:00] Welcome to Home Gadget Geeks

[9:51] DIY Wiring Insights

[16:56] Photo Backup Solutions

[24:11] StreamYard Ownership Changes

[30:09] Exploring Alternative Streaming Services

[40:37] The Future of Podcasting Technology

[41:36] Streaming Technology Evolution

[44:12] NFL Season Kickoff

[46:26] Changing Content Consumption Habits

[50:16] The Rise of YouTube

[52:15] The Streaming Experience

[55:39] Evaluating Streaming Costs

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