Category: Home Automation

Opening the Door on Some Cool Garage Apps

The garage door goes up. The garage door goes down. To the casual neighbor passing by it might not look like anything special. But it’s what’s behind that door, and maybe more importantly, the technology behind it all that is quite special. New technology centering around that sometimes forgotten “room” in your house is blowing… Continue reading Opening the Door on Some Cool Garage Apps

Review: Doxie One portable scanner

I love the Doxie One. Paperless nirvana, here I come. I’ve dreamed of a paperless and more importantly, an electronic document repository, for a long time, but that has been mostly a dream as I’ve dreaded having to haul my papers over to my clunky all-in-one printer-scanner, then scan papers 1 or a few at… Continue reading Review: Doxie One portable scanner

The High Tech Home: A Look at the Present and Future

Image courtesy of Wisfer Everyone has their own personal style when it comes to decorating and organizing their home. Some like the eclectic look, while others prefer a more traditional look and feel. However, some people really care about more the high tech gadgetry inside and integrated into the house. Here are 3 cutting edge… Continue reading The High Tech Home: A Look at the Present and Future

The Changing Age of Entertainment: Bringing the Cinema Home

With fuel costs seemingly constantly on the rise, the cost of movie tickets and snacks, it’s understandable why some people are looking to get their movie entertainment without leaving home. So what are the options today for kicking it on your own couch? Streaming and Rental Services Options like Netflix and Redbox make it simple… Continue reading The Changing Age of Entertainment: Bringing the Cinema Home

DIY Webcam Surveillance Systems – Some of the Best Downloadable Software

Have you ever wanted to catch that person you suspect is snooping around your office? Peek in on the cleaning lady while you’re away? Or check up on the kids while at work or out for the night? There are many options available to choose from when selecting a video surveillance system. Professional surveillance systems… Continue reading DIY Webcam Surveillance Systems – Some of the Best Downloadable Software

Review: Smarthome Wireless Security IP Camera

I recently tested out Smarthome’s Wireless Security IP Camera. This compact video camera can be set on a table or shelf or even mounted to a wall and controlled from your web browser or an INSTEON smartphone app. Installation didn’t take more than 30 minutes, but could have been quicker if it did a better… Continue reading Review: Smarthome Wireless Security IP Camera