Christian Johnson joins me this week. After looking back at 14 years of Home Gadget Geeks, we focus on security and privacy concerns, particularly around using SMS and RCS messaging protocols. The FBI and CISA have warned about vulnerabilities in these protocols, leading Christian to advise using more secure messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram. We also discuss the importance of using secure password management and two-factor authentication practices, highlighting the risks of SMS-based MFA. Christian recommends using tools like Bit Warden and the security features in iCloud+. Christian predicts that the growth and development of AI technologies will be a key trend in 2025, with implications for data center infrastructure and power requirements. Thanks for listening!







































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Chapters







[12:27 ] Texting Security Concerns







[31:20 ] The Impact of Data Breaches







[1:04:51 ] Navigating Potential Compromises







[1:17:08 ] Future Tech Trends in AI and Crypto







Extended Outline









* Celebrating 14 Years of Home Gadget Geeks[0:00 ]



* Jim Collison introduces the show, mentioning it is the 631st episode recorded on December 5, 2024.







* Jim thanks Patreon subscribers for their monthly support and mentions the $5 plan available on averageguy.tv.







* Jim and Christian discuss their Christmas shopping habits, with Christian admitting he usually leaves it until late.







* Jim shares a personal update about his prostate surgery a year ago, noting that things are going well.











* Reflecting on 14 Years of Podcasting[4:22 ]



* Jim and Christian discuss the evolution of their podcasting journey over the past 14 yea...