MAXSA Innovations 40218 (Solar-Powered Motion Security Light)
One of my pet projects has become adding solar-powered lighting to our property. My goal is to increase security, ambiance, and safety around our property without having to extend power or add to our...
View ArticleOS X Keychain Access Should Be a Cause for Concern
I’ve been using OS X for several years now. I started with Tiger (older versions if you count college lab computers) and I’ve followed through the various upgrades up to Snow Leopard. I’ll probably...
View ArticleVitamin D Video: A Licensing Surprise
Last December I purchased a copy of Vitamin D Video for OS X. However, I’ve been moving various services over from my iMac to the new ASUS EeeBox. At first, I assumed this would require that I...
View ArticleFoscam Wireless/Wired IP Camera (FI8918W)
In September of last year I decided to remove an X10 camera that underperformed beyond my expectations (the same can be said of the software that came with it). I replaced it with a Foscam IP Camera...
View ArticleUsing a Foscam Wireless/Wired IP Camera (FI8918W) with Vitamin D Video
Occasionally, in the process of setting up a new piece of equipment, I’ll tinker with configuration options if I can’t get something to work right. Later on I may forget the extra steps I made, which...
View ArticleImproving Battery Life With A New MacBook Pro (15″, MacBookPro8,2)
The Short Version: Using gfxCardStatus to manage the graphics mode made a notable difference. Uninstalling McAfee Security made the most difference. This week I started using a new 15″ MacBook Pro...
View ArticleX10, Insteon, and Z-Wave – If I Knew Then What I Know Now
The Short Version: X10 is considerably less expensive and more compatible with various wiring schemes, Insteon is very reliable and relatively secure but requires a neutral wire for in-wall modules,...
View ArticleSecure Home Motion Activated Solar Light (SH-7103-WH)
Recently there were a few break-ins in our neighborhood so I decided to add some additional security measures to our shed. The contents of the shed certainly wouldn’t be a goldmine for anyone but...
View ArticleA Good Cubicle Mirror
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