Epod LAN card
This excellent article (with photos) shows how to install a PCMCIA LAN card INSIDE your epod… “I have an intense dislike for dongles, and…
February 2001
New UK Caller ID Interface Supplier
Just received this press release – “Pathway Data Ltd supply a range of Caller Identification hardware and software that will unleash the power of call tracking…
Home Automation on TV
I’ve just received this from Chris Reed of Quantum Systems – “House of the Future – The BBC have made three forty-minute programmes on the house,…
WAP Home Automation – Update
Since writing the review for this site Adam Stevens has now setup a site of his own dedicated to WAP controlled Home Automation… “I tinker…
LinkSys Wireless Lan Gear Arriving in the UK
Just had David Boyd from LinkSys UK on the phone. The wireless LAN kit is about to touchdown, literally any day now, in the UK….
KAT5 Nearly Ready
Keith Doxey’s first ever batch of KAT5 units are nearing completion! To coincide with their launch I will be releasing my review. In the meantime…
Comfort VCR Control – More
Comfort have updated their site with a picturing showing control of a VCR via their Web Interface product. Comfort
Control your VCR over the Web
A new hardware add-on for the Comfort Home Automation Alarm system allows users to remotely control equipment that uses IR. “IRM01 IR Transmit Module for…
Dell Digital Audio Receiver Manual
Just found a downloadable version of the DDAR manual on Rio’s site (Rio manufacture the unit for Dell). The PDF file seems to be more…
Remote Central – New Server
For those of you that were having difficulties accessing Remote Central, your troubles are over! “Finally, a new server! – I’d like to welcome everyone…
Pronto News from the Horses Mouth
Mike Huggins (of Lets Automate) had a meeting earlier today with representatives from Philips. Here’s an interesting email I have just received from him about…
InControl Demo
Just received this press release – "DIGITAL CYBERMASTERS LTD RELEASES DEMO OF INCONTROL HOME AUTOMATION & SECURITY SYSTEM – Ever wanted to control your…
Dell Digital Audio Receiver Update
Just been sent details of a software update for the Dell Digital Audio Receiver by Graham Howe… “Version 1.03 fixes the following issues: 1. When…
Shakey Start for UK TiVo
The Register are reporting a shakey start for sales of the new UK TiVo. – “NTL and TiVo – of “pause live TV” fame –…
Hippo Box Solves Home Delivery Dilemma
“Launch of new home delivery system will ease consumer frustration and aid retailers. Giraffe Marketing has launched the Hippo Box; the simplest and most…