This week, I share my journey in questioning my personal data management, spurred by an unexpected failure of my Morrow Data Box. This experience pushed me to prioritize valuable data and confront the issue of digital hoarding, leading to the deletion of outdated files and a streamlined approach to storage as well as some price and plan updates at Unraid. I also discuss some advancements in voice cloning technology via Eleven Labs, exploring its potential and ethical implications for content creation. Thanks for listening!







































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Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #624 of Home Gadget Geeks, brought to you by the Average Guy Network.







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Show Chapters







[0:00 ] Welcome to Home Gadget Geeks







[16:00 ] Data Management Reflections







[22:50 ] The Value of Digital Hoarding







[35:29 ] Embracing Minimalism in Tech







[48:46 ] Exploring AI Voice Cloning







[53:05 ] Future of Podcasting with AI







Extended Outline









* Moro Data Box Troubleshooting and Data Recovery [0:00 ]



* Jim Collison discusses his experience with the Moro Data Box, which he has had since 2017.







* The box stopped working, and Jim tried various troubleshooting methods, including unseating the memory and taking it apart.







* Jim needed a file from the box to upload to Maple Grove partners, but the file was only stored on the box.







* He accessed the file through the Moro Data website, which uses a proprietary format, and successfully retrieved the file.











* Data Management and Backup Strategies [22:11 ]



* Jim reflects on his data management practices, including storing files on various platforms like YouTube, Maple Grove partners, and archive.org.







* He discusses the importance of having data in multiple places for backup and the potential issues with digital hoarding.