RESET

RESET is a weekly tech podcast that covers home automation, networking, and home storage.

About the show

RESET is a weekly tech podcast that covers home automation, networking, and home storage. No tech subject is off limits and RESET will get off the rails on other favorites. This podcast is by David McCabe who has been podcasting since 2008 on popular shows such as Home Server Show and Surface Geeks. Feedback can be left for David at mccabe.io.

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Episodes

  • Episode 65: NAS Ransomeware and Two Cool Smart Home Gadgets

    August 16th, 2019  |  42 mins 30 secs
    actiontiles, decryptor, ech0raix, encryption, iomega, nas, qnap, ransome, ransomeware, simplewire, smartthings, synology, virus, z-wave, zwave

    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 months!

  • Episode 64: The AMD Gaming Build and a Master Chief

    June 29th, 2019  |  47 mins 37 secs
    16tb, 2060, amazon prime day, amd, elgato, gaming build, loupedeck, masterchief, reset

    There is a story about a Master Chief, my AMD gaming build, SmartThings, and a few gadgets I have been looking at.

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

    June 14th, 2019  |  35 mins 46 secs

    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.

  • Episode 62: Tin Foil Hats and 10GbE

    May 24th, 2019  |  38 mins 46 secs

    Get your tin foil hat and meet me at the secret rendezvous spot! 10GbE and more!

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

    May 3rd, 2019  |  57 mins 34 secs
    cam, camera, pan, pixel 3, project fi, sense, tilt, wyze

    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.

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

    April 12th, 2019  |  46 mins 48 secs
    das nas, deco m4, dream machine, gryphon, qnap, synology workshops, ubiquiti, unifi, zyxel multy

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

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

    March 8th, 2019  |  49 mins 8 secs
    doorbell, ds1019+, griffin, network, pfsense, review, ring alarm, synology, unifi, untangle, vs, wi-fi, wifi

    Talking Untangle, Ring Alarm, Unifi, Synology DS1019+, & Griffin

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

    February 14th, 2019  |  55 mins 46 secs
    amazon, eero, ubiquiti, unifi, untangle

    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.

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

    January 18th, 2019  |  37 mins 52 secs
    2019, automation, cam, camera, ces, forum, forums, interview, nas, podcast, qnap, ring, wyze, wyzecam

    RESET 57 - QNAP, Ring, and Wyze Interviews from CES 2019

    I'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 Wyze interview about Wyzecam compatibility with NAS surveillance systems.

  • Episode 56: RESET 56 - Fire TV Recast Review

    December 31st, 2018  |  47 mins 51 secs
    amazon, dvr, fire tv, plex, recast, record, review, streaming, tablo, television, tivo

    RESET 56 - Fire TV Recast Review

    Today I'm reviewing the Recast. I've had it for a month and here are my thoughts about it and the Fire TV Cube.

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

    December 14th, 2018  |  35 mins 48 secs
    10gbe, as4004t, asus, asustor, ces, gigabit, iosafe, nas, review

    The ASUStor AS4004T Review. Awesome 4 bay NAS that has 1 very differentiating option.

  • Episode 54: RESET 54 - My Computer Story

    November 30th, 2018  |  45 mins 56 secs
    alexa, amazon tv, computer story, fire tv, google fi, iphone, mr2200, mr2200ac, recast, router mesh, rt2600, rt2600ac, synology, titan security

    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.

  • Episode 53: RESET 53 - The Missing Camera

    November 9th, 2018  |  34 mins 48 secs

    I'm missing a camera. Funny story actually.

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

    October 12th, 2018  |  40 mins 31 secs
    backups, pixel 3, pixel 3 xl, pixel slate, rachio, surface 6, surface studio 2, synology ds119j

    Surface 6, Windows did what? Echo Show, Pixel Slate, and Pixel 3.

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

    September 21st, 2018  |  39 mins 34 secs
    alexa, amazon, clock, echo auto, event, gen 3, home automation, microwave

    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.

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

    August 31st, 2018  |  39 mins 50 secs
    alexa, amazon, dvr, hdhr, homerun, orbi, plex, podcast, shield, silicon dust, smartthings 3, tv, v3

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