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 | Does the thought of automating your home scare you? In short, home automation is the concept of adding intelligent, typically networked, control to home lighting, air and electronics systems. Despite a lot of hype over many years, the field hasn't exactly grabbed the hearts and minds of most families. | |
What Is X10?
It all started, basically, with X10 - a technology standard for home automation conceived decades ago at a time when household appliances came in those horrible shades of green and yellow and cell phones were bigger than your head. X10 is still around, believe it or not.
| Schlage LiNK
I personally don't know anyone who subscribes to the Schlage LiNK remote door management service. It seems like a dream product for anyone who likes smart deadbolts.
| Internet Controlled Thermostats
Having a computer network installed at your home or business lets you do you much more than simply surf the Web. An Internet-controlled thermostat, for example, can both save you money and help the environment, by allowing you to control the building's heating and air conditioning systems while you're away.
| The Importance of a Good Sysadmin
System Administrator Appreciation Day is coming later this month. The folks behind OpenDNS got an early start on handing out some awards, including one for "cabling prowess." Wow.
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