RESET is back and talking with some old friends. Jim Collison welcomes RESET back.Check out what I've been up to at https://youtube.com/davidmccabe Special Guest: Jim Collison.

Episode 73: SMR vs CMR Hard Drives, RAID, and Backups

May 1st, 2020 59m 16s

SMR vs CMR Hard Drives, RAID, and Backups with Kevin SchoonoverThis episode is a treat especially for all you guys from the Home Server Show Podcast days. I'm talking with Kevin Schoonover about hard drives and backups. It can't get any bett

Episode 72: RESET 72 Ring Alarm Review

Apr 17th, 2020 50m 25s

I talk with Ring about their new gear and give you a 1 year review of the Ring alarm.Here are the links you want to look at after the podcast.New Ring Stuffhttps://blog.ring.com/2020/01/06/ces-2020-ring-unveils-new-devices-and-gives-sneak-pr

Episode 71: Home Made Passive Mixer and Rocket Fin Jig

Apr 5th, 2020 23m 42s

I've taken on a few projects at home during COVID-19 "Stay at Home." First up is a "Passive" Mixer. Meaning, it needs no power and what comes in must come out! Second, is a model rocket fin jig. This thing helps me glue the fins on the rocket

Episode 70: Meross Smart Switch Garage Door Review

Mar 20th, 2020 1h 3m

Today on RESET I'll be sharing my thoughts on some recent Meross gear I've purchased. I'll update you on my gaming build that I did 1 Year ago, and a small chat on Ring doorbells. The Build Follow Up, Forums Posthttps://homeservershow.com/fo

Episode 69: Ubiquiti Unifi Dream Machine Review

Feb 28th, 2020 47m 1s

Ubiquiti Unifi Dream Machine Review - Reviewing the UDM! That and some more Unifi news and discussion.Dream Machine - https://store.ui.com/collections/routing-switching/products/unifi-dream-machine?pos=1&sid=318d2d1fe&ss=rDream Machine Pro -

Episode 68: The RESET CES Episode

Jan 24th, 2020 1h 18m

Every year I get asked two questions. What did you think about CES and what was one cool thing you saw. I'll answer those questions and a whole lot more! Please watch my YouTube Videos and Subscribe. It makes me feel good! - https://youtube.

Episode 67: RESET Store, CES, Surface Laptop, Synology, Ubiquiti, and the Gryphon Router

Dec 24th, 2019 1h 10m

This is a big year end clean up! I have a store! Listen in on how to get your RESET.fm T-Shirts. I'll talk a lot on the Gryphon Router, why I love it and what I recommend for home users and small business users when it comes to Wi-Fi. Surface L

Episode 66: This is the RESET you were looking for

Nov 15th, 2019 40m 50s

Ubiquiti Unifi News, wifi, some more wifi, and then some more wifi. Maybe a little about a drone. A little drone.UDM - https://store.ui.com/collections/routing-switching/products/unifi-dream-machineDJI - https://www.dji.com/mavic-mini?site=br

Episode 65: NAS Ransomeware and Two Cool Smart Home Gadgets

Aug 16th, 2019 42m 30s

I've got some Ransomware news for you if you own a NAS. I'll tell you how to prepare yourself for that. Also, what I picked up on Amazon Prime Day, and two very cool things for the smart home. Lastly, what I've been up to for the past two mont

Episode 64: The AMD Gaming Build and a Master Chief

Jun 29th, 2019 47m 37s

There is a story about a Master Chief, my AMD gaming build, SmartThings, and a few gadgets I have been looking at.Last Episode of Observed Tech Podcast - https://www.windowsobserver.com/2019/06/17/observed-tech-podcast-the-final-episode-otp/S

Episode 63: Gaming Build Jargon NVME, SSD, M.2 and More

Jun 14th, 2019 35m 46s

I've decided to build a PC. First build in 8 years or more. I'll chat about that, some follow up, Alexa Sunrise/Sunset, what I want from Ring, Unifi Controllers, and getting old.PCWorld: AMD's new Ryzen 3000 APUs give budget gamers an affordab

Episode 62: Tin Foil Hats and 10GbE

May 24th, 2019 38m 46s

Get your tin foil hat and meet me at the secret rendezvous spot! 10GbE and more!Microsoft Surface Analyzerhttps://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2019/05/15/announcing-new-attack-surface-analyzer-2-0/?MC=Windows&MC=SecSys&MC=OfficeO365&MC=Win

Episode 61: Wyze Sense, Camera, and water in the basement

May 3rd, 2019 57m 34s

What would you do if 1" of water came into your basement right now? Discussing that and Wyze products, iPhone 6 vs. Pixel 3, Podcast stats, and more.How to listen to podcasts - https://homeservershow.com/forums/topic/17173-how-to-listen-to-po

Episode 60: QNAP New DAS Options, Synology Workshops, Router and Wi-Fi Updates

Apr 12th, 2019 46m 48s

QNAP New DAS Options, Synology Workshops, Router and Wi-Fi UpdatesAlexaNow you can push music from phone to Alexa. Amazon music app xast to alexa and your grouped devices.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4LJ73l02SESynology workshopshttps:/

Episode 59: Untangle, Ring Alarm, Unifi, Gryphon, Synology DS1019+

Mar 8th, 2019 49m 8s

Talking Untangle, Ring Alarm, Unifi, Synology DS1019+, & Gryphon!I have a little of everything in this one. I've had an interesting few weeks with Ring and Ring Alarm. I will chat about a Synology box and the Gryphon Wi-fi Router that are on m

Episode 58: RESET 58 - Unifi, Untangle, Eero, and Amazon

Feb 15th, 2019 55m 46s

There is a lot of networking discussion to have. I picked up some Ubiquiti Wi-Fi to test. I have an Untangle router behind them and I'll chat some on the Eero Amazon thing.Follow up and discussion on https://resetforums.comLima is Dead https

Episode 57: RESET 57 - QNAP, Ring, and Wyze

Jan 18th, 2019 37m 52s

RESET 57 - QNAP, Ring, and Wyze Interviews from CES 2019I'm chatting with QNAP about storage and 10Gb Ethernet. Ring tells me about their new stuff, and Wyzecam has a new hard drive hub coming out that is worth a look. Also, listen to this W

Episode 56: RESET 56 - Fire TV Recast Review

Dec 31st, 2018 47m 51s

RESET 56 - Fire TV Recast Review Today I'm reviewing the Recast DVR. I've had it for a month and here are my thoughts about it and the Fire TV Cube. I've been a cord cutter for more than a decade and have used almost everything imaginable. P

Episode 55: RESET 55 - ASUStor AS4004T 10Gbe NAS Review

Dec 14th, 2018 35m 48s

The ASUStor AS4004T Review. Awesome 4 bay NAS that has 1 very differentiating option. Also, starting off the show with another story. This one comes from CES and includes M-16's, heavy machinery, fire, and electricity. Big thanks to my Patro

Episode 54: RESET 54 - My Computer Story

Nov 30th, 2018 45m 56s

I started with a story last episode and am doing the same today. I get a little out of hand on this one though! I hope you enjoy it.Project Fi is now Google FiMy Black Friday PurchasesAmazon Fire TV RecastSynology Mesh Router MR2200AC and

Episode 53: RESET 53 - The Missing Camera

Nov 9th, 2018 34m 48s

I'm missing a camera so will start the show with that. Otherwise:New puppyEcho Show 2 has a homeSynology Mesh inbound - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HPSQZKN/ref=ohauidetailpageo00s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Best Amazon Purchase Ever - https:/

Episode 52: 52 - Surface 6, Windows did what? Echo Show and Pixel Slate

Oct 12th, 2018 40m 31s

Surface 6, Windows did what? Echo Show, Pixel Slate, and Pixel 3.Echo Show https://homeservershow.com/forums/topic/16634-echo-show-gen-2-first-look-and-listen/Pool Househttps://homeservershow.com/forums/topic/15049-pool-and-pool-house-build-

Episode 51: RESET 51 - Amazon Alexa Device and Services Event

Sep 21st, 2018 39m 34s

I was easy on that title. It should read, Alexa can now drain your wallet. Amazon released a ton of new hardware and some cool services for automation. I'll not only talk about the new gear but will break it all down and share what I think i

Episode 50: RESET 50 - SmartThings V3, Paying for Streaming, Orbi loves Alexa

Aug 31st, 2018 39m 50s

RESET 50 - SmartThings V3, Paying for Streaming, Orbi loves AlexaShow Linkshttps://patreon.com/davidmccabehttp://resetforums.comhttps://brave.com/hom691Nvidia Shield - https://www.droid-life.com/2018/08/14/deal-nvidia-shield-tv-smart-home-