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Gifts for the Geek in Your Life

IT Sucks Podcast

Release Date: 12/19/2019

Staff Spotlight: Micah Simmler show art Staff Spotlight: Micah Simmler

IT Sucks Podcast

Tamara chats with Network Engineer Micah Simmler about his time with Burgess, tech-related hobbies, and what he'd like to see for the future of technology. Micah celebrates 10 Years with Team BTS in November of this year. Find additional episodes at . Learn more about Burgess Technology Services at .       

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Tech Tools for Non-Profits show art Tech Tools for Non-Profits

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Mike and Matt share insights with regard to tools and discounts available to non-profits, (Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, Dell, Tech Soup, Quickbooks and others) and a few of our favorite non-profits share their tech wish lists and how our listeners can help! 

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Hunting Technology show art Hunting Technology

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Matt and Tamara talk about Hunting Technology.

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Dr. Frank Appunn on Cybersecurity  show art Dr. Frank Appunn on Cybersecurity

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Dr. Frank Appunn Professor of Information Technology Management speaks to BTS about the evolution of Cybersecurity, relevant degree programs at Thomas College in Waterville, and the vast career opportunities in the field. 

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IT Security Suite by BTS show art IT Security Suite by BTS

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To mark Cyber Security Awarness Month, Mike & Matt explain the tools of the BTS IT Security Suite, how they work in practical terms, and how they benefit our clients' network security. 

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Staff Spotlight: Ben Weston show art Staff Spotlight: Ben Weston

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Tamara chats with BTS engineer Ben Weston, who shares about a day in the life of a tech, experiences from his 25 years in IT, how remote support tools have changed the industry, and what some geeks do in their downtime. 

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Steve Marson of Central Maine Pyrotechnics show art Steve Marson of Central Maine Pyrotechnics

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Tamara chats with Steve Marson of Central Maine Pyrotechnics about how fireworks technology has evolved over his 50 years in the business. 

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Summer Outdoorsy Tech Apps & Gadgets show art Summer Outdoorsy Tech Apps & Gadgets

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Mike, Matt and Tamara chat about fun and practical tech apps and products to enhance your summer outdoor adventures. Settle in for a listen, and enjoy exploring the links below! (you might want to pack a lunch and a compass app before falling down that rabbithole)

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Duratherm -  Window Technology show art Duratherm - Window Technology

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Mike and Tamara of Burgess Technology Services chat with Brenton Dinsmore of Duratherm Window about how they use technology in design, fabrication and conferencing as they go about their business. Duratherm is a Maine Business with a great reputation in the industry. 

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Eye Care Technology show art Eye Care Technology

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Tamara chats with Dr. Jessilin Quint from Smart Eye Care in Maine, about eye health technology and keeping your eyes healthy while using technology on the job! Dry eyes, blue light, eye strain, new products and more!

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More Episodes

Mike, Matt and Tam talking geeky gifts! Here are links with more information on many of them! 

 

Smart Home Tools: 

Leviton Decora Smart Switch: https://www.leviton.com/en/products/brands/decora

Video: https://youtu.be/yV2vj_TDdhw

Vera: https://getvera.com/pages/apps

Ring Doorbell: https://ring.com

Sonos Wireless Speakers: https://www.sonos.com

Auto Diagnostic tool/app: https://www.obdsoftware.net/software/obdfusion

Tech Touch Gloves: shorturl.at/kuvFT

Star Trek Door Chime: https://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-Star-Trek-Electronic-Chime/dp/B007QSYPE6

Enterprise Pizza Cutter: https://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-Star-Enterprise-Pizza-Cutter/dp/B004FQDWP0

Shocktato Video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_17WUNIz-E

3D Printers: 

FDM printers produce very tough, large, and dimensionally accurate parts, but can in no way approach the fine detail of an SLA printer.

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=35435&gclid=CjwKCAiAlO7uBRANEiwA_vXQ-59y-olqXKE-VzBpscZAMHOymBGBRoBpp9TCRXeS_kTSp38KL6_h4hoC4MgQAvD_BwE&fbclid=IwAR1HOmNHmJTloLWZmdexwrEjyRehtxT_cyeT5msaFjFarr7SMSnH3Cbx1vI

SLA printer: https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/peopoly-moai-laser-sla-3d-printer-kit/sk/MP86LX2U

Re-chargeable heated clothing/shoes: https://amzn.to/2sL1LZS

Rainbow Toilet Night-light: https://amzn.to/2EAhTAe

Elastic fishing folding umbrella hat: https://www.amazon.com/Luwint-Diameter-Gardening-Umbrella-Headwear/dp/B013QV0MYS

Occulus Quest VR:  https://bit.ly/2Z78Lwc

Gameboy Refrigerator Magnets: https://bit.ly/35G7Lll

Anti-fatigue gaming glasses: https://gunnar.com/

Yoda bookends:  

Adjustable Laptop stand: https://amzn.to/34yPAwt

Deathstar Waffle Maker: https://bit.ly/2EBRPEI

Deathstar Air Popper: https://bit.ly/2tuLB7j

Tesla truck: https://www.tesla.com/cybertruck

Millenium Falcon Owners Workshop Manuel: https://amzn.to/2tuxAGM

Baby Groot Flower Pot:  

Star Wars X-wing Knife Block: Here’s a link to a search page with that, cookie molds and other Star Wars kitchen items! shorturl.at/rwIT0

Stars Wars Droid Builder Kit: shorturl.at/fNPQ7

Fi Dog: (GPS) TryFi.com

Matt’s favorite dashcam: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRV85NP/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_HNu3DbS9MQP7S

Phone sanitizer: https://www.phonesoap.com

A couple other great sites for finding geeky ideas: 

https://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/index.shtml/

https://boardgamegeek.com