Marv Bee from ITBusinessPodcast.com joins me this week as we open the show with listener email. Some thoughts on routers, printers, Subaru upgrades and home server storage. We wrap the show with the question, “Is the PC dead?” Marv is not too sure, and Jim says yes. What say you? Thanks for listening!







































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Show Segments









* Home automation and vendor pitches in the tech industry.[0:00 ]



* Jim and Marv discuss recent heavy rain in Florida and Nebraska.







* Jim Collison and Marv Bee discuss podcasting and industry vendors.







* Marv Bee provides insights on a vendor pitch competition and live broadcast.











* IT business podcasts, Wi-Fi issues, and router recommendations.[4:25 ]



* Marv Bee and Jim Collison discuss upcoming podcasts on IT business topics, including marketing and preventing burnout.







* Marv Bee receives emails from listeners, including one from Neil, who provides valuable feedback and insights.







* Jim Collison and Marv Bee discuss Wi-Fi setup and management, with Jim using PfSense and Marv using Ruckus and OpenMesh.







* Jim and Marv share experiences with different routers and access points, including PfSense, NetGear, and OpenMesh.







* Marv Bee and Jim Collison discuss Wi Fi issues at Jim’s shed, with Marv suggesting an access point solution.







* Jim is hesitant to make a decision, citing past experiences with Wi Fi routers and access point...