Jim Collison

Jim is a technology manager at Gallup Inc. in Omaha NE, where he oversees some of the Oracle and Microsoft platforms as well as the staff that supports them.  He serves on the Gallup Federal Credit Union Board and is the Chair for the Heartland OUG which was reestablished in 2009.

Jim is the voice behind The Average Guy Blog and Podcast Network.  He hosts the weekly Home Tech Podcast at TheAverageGuy.tv.  He also is the co-host of Rich's Random Podcast Generator.

He has been a Windows Home Server enthusiast since 2007 and was named a Microsoft MVP in April 2011 for his work in the WHS community. He podcasts for the Home Server Show on most Wednesday nights at 8:00 PM Central time.

Jim also has a personal blog that he uses to track his running and other fun stuff.  You can find that at http://theaverageguy.me/ or follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/jcollison.  Jim is the site administrator and co-founder (with Carrie Adams) of Clockblocking.com, a site dedicated to athletes everywhere, who feel they were interfered with while trying to complete their goals.

He and his family (Sarah and 5 children) have lived in Nebraska since 1992.

From Facebook to Google, Microsoft to Oracle, Windows to OSX, Android to iPhone, YouTube to LiveStream, iPad to Galaxy Tab, SSD to SATA, Antivirus to Malware, Bing to IE, Cloud Storage to Home Server Storage, Rasperry Pi to Xeon Servers, Drobo to Dropbox, Newegg to Best Buy, we cover it all, for the Average Guy. Don't be intimidated by Technology, learn more about it here! Host Jim Collison and the Guys are LIVE each week on Thursday nights, 8pmC/9E at http://theAverageGuy.tv/

• Perspectives: It’s Never as Bad as You Think, But Sometimes It’s Worse – HGG604

  April 13, 2024

  I’m back in action after a much-needed Spring Break, and let me tell you, it’s been a whirlwind! With April 15th looming over our heads, I’ll dish out some insights into how I tackled my taxes and how it threw a wrench into my productivity. Plus, I’ve got some great news on the health front post-surgery—yep, December 5th feels like a lifetime ago, but I’m happy to report that all is well. And hey, we’ll also take a quick dive into the Hum Feeder from Birdfy because, you know me, always on the lookout for the latest gadgets. It’s a

• Erin Lawrence with NextBase Dash Cam, Bird Buddy Smart Feeders and the L’OR Coffee System – HGG603

  March 16, 2024

  Erin Lawrence from https://www.techgadgetscanada.com. is my guest this week. In this episode, we explore a range of innovative products, from the NextBase 4K iQ Dash Camera’s impressive features to Erin’s candid experiences with the Bird Buddy smart Bird Feeder, offering a cautionary tale about high-priced disappointments. But fear not, as we uncover a worthy contender in Birdfy. Additionally, we discuss the L’OR Barista pod coffee machine and the Moen Smart Sprinkler Controller and Wireless Soil Sensors, providing insightful commentary on their performance and practicality. Join us for an engaging discussion on the pros and cons of these cutting-edge gadgets, as

• Jeff Sieh with the Apple Vision Pro Hands on Review – HGG602

  March 09, 2024

  Jeff Sieh from http://socialmedianewslive.com/ and http://jeffsieh.com/ joins me this week as we get to know Jeff for the first time and spend some time talking about the new Apple Vision Pro. There’s lots of conversation, a hands-on review, and lots of commentary. Thanks for listening. Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg602 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #602 of Home Gadget Geeks, brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Find Us! Join us in the Facebook