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Aug 19, 2013 1:07pm
What are the most popular systems that consumers install in their homes?
Statistically, alarm systems top the list, but that’s no fun. Home theaters and whole-house music systems generally come in second, followed by lighting controls, energy... continued.
Aug 19, 2013 12:24pm
These days there’s a strong chance that the heart of your music listening beats from a computer system—whether it’s your own downloaded or ripped content stored on iTunes, Windows Media Player and the like, or streamed through one of the many web-... continued.
Aug 19, 2013 10:37am
When you find something you like, it’s usually best to stick with it. This was the reasoning behind a recent installation of an HAI Omnipro II system (now owned by Leviton Security & Automation) in 3,500-square-foot house owned by David and... continued.
Aug 19, 2013 10:16am
It’s easy to get swept away when planning for a home automation system. The systems are so robust they can do just about anything.
However, it’s important to keep a level head when designing a system for your house. Your custom electronics... continued.
Aug 16, 2013 4:17pm
Razer, a provider of gaming hardware, software and systems, headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., has introduced Razer Tartarus, a membrane gaming keypad created with ergonomic comfort and infinite customization options.
A successor to the Razer... continued.
Aug 16, 2013 2:53pm
Using keys to enter your home is so last century, right? The latest in 21st century keyless entry technology comes from Kwikset with its introduction of SmartScan, a residential biometric keyless entry system.
The SmartScan uses only a fingerprint... continued.
Aug 16, 2013 2:30pm
Years ago, my husband and I had this tug-of-war thing going on when it came to locking the door. We live in a really safe neighborhood, so his thinking was that we never really needed to lock up. In fact, when we bought the house, the previous owner... continued.
Aug 16, 2013 12:47pm
It’s tough to get excited about cables in an industry abuzz with tablets, 3d and 4k video, and multichannel surround sound. However, I challenge anyone to argue that choosing the wrong cables can’t ruin a job. I have seen it happen time and time... continued.
Aug 16, 2013 11:52am
Razer today announced the release of the Razer Tartarus, a membrane gaming keypad created with ergonomic comfort and customization options. Successor to the Razer Nostromo, the Razer Tartarus features twenty-five programmable keys including an... continued.
Aug 16, 2013 11:32am
There’s always going to be a need for bigger, better storage. Aberdeen LLC is hoping to become the go-to company for those needs.
Aberdeen just announced its first full Solid State Drive (SSD) NAS devices, also known as the N21 Series. With... continued.