Home Automation

July 25, 2010. Home Automation From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking 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. WiFi at home 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. Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Home Automation Newsletter Script Giveaway Sweepstakes Sweepstakes Contest Featured Articles Should Your Home Network Be Powered Off When Not in Use? What Is Zigbee? Key Concepts in Computer Networking Wi-Fi Wireless Networks and Technology TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol Wireless/Networking Message Board Open article at about.com ©2010 About, Inc., Compute Section. All rights reserved.

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