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  • Anonymous Web Proxy Servers - Free Anonymous Web Proxies Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:54:25 EDT Updated: 2011-10-16 @ 21:14:33 EDT
    These sites support Web-based, free anonymous proxy servers. An anonymous Web proxy is an alternative to configuring HTTP or SOCKS proxies in the Web browser.
  • PSP Downloads - Sony PlayStation Portable Free Downloads Created: 2006-01-28 @ 23:05:43 EST Updated: 2011-10-16 @ 02:07:47 EDT
    The Sony PlayStation Portable can be connected to wireless hotspots or WiFi home networks. Many free Sony PSP downloads are available over these Internet connections. Find interesting PSP downloads..
  • Xbox 360 Troubleshooting - MTU and Xbox Live Network Settings Created: 2007-01-14 @ 04:22:25 EST Updated: 2011-10-16 @ 01:48:42 EDT
    Microsoft Xbox consoles support home network connections to the Xbox Live service for multi-player Internet gaming. Unfortunately, these network connections may fail for various reasons. This artic..
  • Developing a Vision for Your Home Automation System Created: 2011-10-14 @ 03:01:52 EDT Updated: 2011-10-14 @ 03:01:52 EDT
    A home automation system can be designed to fit the different needs of families. Developing a vision and planning the system will greatly increase its usefulness.
  • Home Automation For Wives Created: 2011-10-06 @ 01:29:08 EDT Updated: 2011-10-06 @ 01:29:08 EDT
    Any husband wishing to get his wife involved in home automation would be advised to learn from my mistakes. Find out what will make your wife’s life easier (by asking her) and create a home a..
  • Night Security - Increase Home Security At Night With Automation Created: 2011-08-21 @ 13:30:13 EDT Updated: 2011-10-02 @ 02:23:53 EDT
    Night home security automation systems provide peace of mind and an added layer of security. It's best to have a plan of action when you hear a noise in the middle of the night.
  • Create A Home Automation Neighborhood Watch Created: 2011-10-02 @ 02:22:46 EDT Updated: 2011-10-02 @ 02:22:46 EDT
    One of the latest trends in neighborhood watches is adding home automation notification capabilities for the neighbors. Home automation can provide immediate notification to everyone on the block t..
  • Using Home Automation Systems to Deter Garage Theft Created: 2011-10-02 @ 01:56:11 EDT Updated: 2011-10-02 @ 01:56:11 EDT
    The most common form of home burglary is from open garage doors. Home automation systems can provide deterrents that will cause would-be burglars to seek less secure homes.
  • A Halloween Doorbell - Front Door Special Effects Using Home Automation Created: 2011-10-02 @ 00:42:37 EDT Updated: 2011-10-02 @ 00:42:37 EDT
    This simple home automation project to make for Halloween is both practical and will delight your trick-or-treaters. Imagine the kids approaching your house and as they do, the porch light dims, li..
  • Router Setup - Two Routers on Same Home Network? Created: 2007-04-23 @ 02:16:53 EDT Updated: 2011-10-01 @ 01:28:12 EDT
    It is possible to connect two routers on the same home network. This can be useful when building a hybrid wired and wireless network or generally expanding the scale of an existing home network.
  • Home Network Diagrams - A Two Router Network Created: 2011-10-01 @ 00:21:02 EDT Updated: 2011-10-01 @ 00:38:28 EDT
    Some households can utilize a second broadband router to expand the home network with additional wireless coverage or security options. Both routers can share a single residential Internet connecti..
  • Network Diagram Layouts - Home Network Diagrams Created: 2006-01-22 @ 02:00:01 EST Updated: 2011-10-01 @ 00:38:28 EDT
    This collection of home network diagrams covers both Ethernet and wireless layouts. Network diagrams with routers, access points, printers and entertainment consoles are included.
  • Get Connected - Set up Computer Networks and Connections Created: 2007-09-29 @ 19:14:08 EDT Updated: 2011-09-26 @ 02:11:58 EDT
    This guide describes how to set up computer networks ranging from simple direct connections between devices to complete home and even IT networks. Learn to select equipment, configure the systems,..
  • Top Apple iOS Apps for Wireless Networking Created: 2011-08-14 @ 19:37:21 EDT Updated: 2011-09-25 @ 18:42:16 EDT
    It can be difficult to find the best apps on Apple's App Store with so many less interesting ones crowding out the rest. Use this index to find the best iOS apps related to wireless networking.
  • How to Connect Two Routers on a Home Network Created: 2011-09-25 @ 13:29:41 EDT Updated: 2011-09-25 @ 13:29:41 EDT
    Looking to add a second router to expand your home network? Any ordinary router can do the job, but the way to configure it is different than for the first router.
  • Wiring A Ceiling Fan And Light For Home Automation Created: 2011-09-22 @ 02:01:04 EDT Updated: 2011-09-22 @ 02:01:04 EDT
    Wiring a ceiling fan and light with separate switches allows home automation control of both devices. Ceiling fans should never be dimmed, yet often a home owner desires dimming capability for the ..
  • Warez P2P Free Download - Warez P2P Downloads Created: 2005-10-24 @ 02:25:44 EDT Updated: 2011-09-21 @ 01:33:13 EDT
    Warez P2P is an alternative client application used to connect to the Ares file sharing network. Warez P2P began as a clone of the standard Ares Galaxy client but has since forked off to become a c..
  • eMule Download - Find Free and Plus eMule Downloads Created: 2005-04-24 @ 20:39:32 EDT Updated: 2011-09-21 @ 01:28:24 EDT
    eMule is a popular P2P file sharing client application. Free versions of eMule including eMule Plus that run on Windows and support different languages are available for Internet download. Try thes..
  • Remote Control Units for Home Automation Created: 2011-03-31 @ 00:36:40 EDT Updated: 2011-09-21 @ 01:26:22 EDT
    No home automation system is complete without at least one remote control. Remote control units come in all shapes and sizes and are available for each home automation technology.
  • Introduction to Home Automation Events Created: 2011-08-13 @ 17:30:43 EDT Updated: 2011-09-21 @ 01:24:54 EDT
    An event is a home automation term that means something is made to happen. Events can be programmed and triggered.
  • Personal Firewall - Top Free Firewalls and Firewall Software Downloads Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:54:26 EDT Updated: 2011-09-21 @ 01:23:22 EDT
    Personal firewall software products guard a home network from attack and assist in maintaining personal privacy. These top personal firewall products are all good choices for protecting one's home ..
  • MSN Web Messenger (a.k.a. Messeger) Downloads Created: 2005-05-01 @ 01:53:26 EDT Updated: 2011-09-21 @ 01:19:46 EDT
    MSN Instant Messenger is a popular P2P Web application. The MSN Messenger software is available for free download on the Internet. Check these locations to find an MSN Instant Messenger Web downlo..
  • Ares Lite P2P Free Download - Ares Galaxy and Lite Downloads Created: 2005-08-27 @ 00:13:07 EDT Updated: 2011-09-21 @ 01:17:27 EDT
    Ares Galaxy is a full-featured P2P network with its own file sharing client. Free Ares Lite and Regular Edition client downloads exist along with supporting tools. Locate an Ares download here.
  • Internet Explorer Download - Find Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Downloads Created: 2004-08-17 @ 01:45:16 EDT Updated: 2011-09-21 @ 01:15:37 EDT
    Numerous Internet Explorer downloads are available online. Besides full downloads of Internet Explorer 6, service packs, security updates and are also available. Here are the best places to find In..
  • Internet Explorer 7 Download - IE7 - Free Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Downloads Created: 2007-02-03 @ 19:01:33 EST Updated: 2011-09-21 @ 01:12:26 EDT
    Internet Explorer 7 downloads are available for free online. Besides the Web browser itself, related IE7 service packs and security updates are also essential to keep the application running at max..
  • Using and Upgrading Computer Networks - Applications and Information Technology Created: 2007-09-30 @ 03:52:35 EDT Updated: 2011-09-10 @ 18:12:45 EDT
    You can use a network to share and back up files, play games, and run more sophisticated applications. Be prepared to upgrade equipment and software periodically to take advantage of improving tech..
  • How Many Computers Can One Wireless Router Handle? Created: 2006-11-19 @ 02:03:39 EST Updated: 2011-09-10 @ 16:50:25 EDT
    Computers and other devices connect to a WiFi network via a wireless access point (or wireless router on home networks). The exact number of devices that can connect and share the network varies bu..
  • Pool Alarms In A Home Automation System Created: 2011-03-31 @ 00:03:34 EDT Updated: 2011-09-06 @ 23:16:53 EDT
    Using a home automation wireless motion detector, you can receive immediate notification that someone is near the swimming pool no matter where you are. Motion detectors are an inexpensive investme..
  • What is a Media Server? Created: 2011-03-30 @ 23:41:58 EDT Updated: 2011-09-06 @ 23:08:23 EDT
    Wouldn’t it be convenient to store all your favorite movies, music CDs, MP3 files, and digital photos in one convenient location that you could access from anywhere? Enter the Media Server, t..
  • How To Use Windows 7 HomeGroup Created: 2011-09-05 @ 15:18:00 EDT Updated: 2011-09-05 @ 15:18:00 EDT
    HomeGroup is a feature of Microsoft Windows designed for organizing file and printer sharing on a home network. HomeGroup works with Windows 7 PCs.
  • Documenting Your Home Automation System Created: 2011-09-05 @ 02:23:29 EDT Updated: 2011-09-05 @ 02:23:29 EDT
    To help keep your household in order, its best to keep a notebook organized with key pieces of information including certain details about your home network and home automation system.
  • Ways You Can Hide Your Public IP Address Created: 2005-04-18 @ 01:02:04 EDT Updated: 2011-09-05 @ 01:51:56 EDT
    It is really possible to hide the public IP address of a home computer or router when using the Internet? Hiding this IP address hinders the ability of others to trace your Internet activity.
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