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Chicago, Illinois
Home automation, speaker, writer
Areas of Expertise:
- home automation
- smart homes
- conjuring
- speaking
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EyeTV, the paperless office, and more
June 29 2008
In which I pass one some additional tips about past subjects, point out some interesting links, and say farewell for time being. read moreHigh-end Mac-based Home Automation
June 17 2008
If a Mac-based home automation system is on your wish list, but you don't want to hassle with your own configuration and installation, Savant has an impressive system just for you. read moreJune 07 2008
If you want to use your iSight-equipped Mac to keep an eye on your home, Periscope provides a solution. Learn about how it worked for me during a recent vacation. read moreMake your Screen Saver Informative
June 07 2008
The new Status Screen Saver, thanks to some very clever programming, lets you add personalized status information atop your favorite screen saver. Just the thing for keeping an eye on your Mac, your home, or nearly anything else. read moreMay 30 2008
Integrating your Mac with the real world requires a way to get signals from sensors. The ASProxy utility provides an easy method for triggering AppleScript programs using serially-connected devices. read moreMay 11 2008
Can your Mac make your smarter? I put three different "Flash Card" programs to the test and tell you what I found. Luckily, there are good ones to choose from. read moreMay 11 2008
Thinking Home, an award-winning home automation application from the Mac's past, returns with an all-new version. Its tradition of easy and friendly setup continues, and it has new tricks, too. read moreIndigo 3 Simplifies Home Automation
May 11 2008
The new version of Indigo, a Mac home automation program, offers many new features and improvements. But don't overlook some of the more obscure gems, such as the three that I find most interesting. read moreApril 29 2008
If you've got a problem to solve, nothing beats seeing how others have tackled it for themselves. My question is how do I best configure a home office to accommodate multiple, large displays? The answer, it turns out, is found by peeking into the private workspaces of others. read moreTimely Travel Info in Your Pocket
April 28 2008
Summer travel beckons, and here's how to make sure your trips to the airport are correctly timed. read moreCidney - Distributed Caller ID for Macintosh
April 15 2008
A new application for capturing Caller ID information from you phone line offer some very interesting advanced features. read moreA peek inside an automated home
April 10 2008
Curious about how advanced hobbyist-level home automation is accomplished? Two brief and well-written articles give you a peek into the types of things you can accomplish by combining logic and Macintosh know-how. read moreRelief for Mac-based Ceiva Customers
April 04 2008
The Ceiva digital photo frame is old school, but a simple way to distribute photographs to far-flung relatives. After a long period of neglect, Ceiva has recently released an iPhoto plug-in. read moreMarch 31 2008
Overwhelmed with URLs that friends, family, and co-workers had sent me to, I was shocked to find that my "to be visited" folder had over 150 items, some nearly two years old. So, I called Hazel. read moreMarch 23 2008
Square one for automating tasks is to get acquainted with a powerful and flexible scheduling program. There are several to choose from, but a good place to start is Proxi, it's proven quite handy in my home and office. read moreMarch 14 2008
If you want to try home automation but dislike the idea of having a computer controlling your home, and turned on all the time, then a standalone controller is what you seek. The latest controller is supported on the Mac, so what are you waiting for? read moreMac technology for "Aging in Place"
March 08 2008
As the baby boomers get older, an industry for using technology to monitor seniors at home is emerging. You can buy a packaged solution, or roll your own, but either way you might just find some peace of mind. read moreRemotely controlling your home from within
March 02 2008
You're resting comfortably on the couch at home. You need to do something on your Mac. Perhaps run an application or change to a different iTunes playlist. Can you do it without standing up and walking to your computer? Of course you can. Here's how... read moreFebruary 21 2008
If you have a home automation that you want to control while you're away, via the web, Mac software developers are ready to help you out. And can iPhone solutions be far behind? read moreFebruary 17 2008
I haven't tried EyeTV recently, but the newest version convinced me to dive in again, and the results have been quite good. But you'll want to purchase carefully if you're thinking of buying right now. read moreFebruary 10 2008
The availability of small, inexpensive sonar rangefinders creates new opportunities to make your home smarter. Discover two ideas for putting them to use, as well as how to use them with your Mac. read moreQuiet your Home with Ambient Noise
February 02 2008
Are you driven to distraction by noise? Software solutions promise to help you concentrate, and maybe even lift your mood, by generating ambient noises that mask what bothers you. I've been using one, with pretty good success. read moreJanuary 22 2008
Since I last wrote about my paperless home office, there are a few tips and changes that I want to call to your attention. read moreJanuary 18 2008
Sometimes you really want to keep your Mac awake. Here are two solutions that promise to help. read moreJanuary 14 2008
What Macworld Expo products are you looking to add to your home or home office? Here's what has caught my eye, how about you? read moreGoing mobile with PasswordWallet
January 14 2008
Let's face it, the number passwords we all have to keep track of is growing rapidly. And I frequently find that I need to know a password when I'm away from my computer. PasswordWallet lets you carry your passwords, securely, on your iPhone. read morePhoneValet & iPhone: Instant Landline Voice Mail
January 07 2008
Combining iPhone with PhoneValet gives you easy, nearly instant access to voice mail messages left at your home or office. read moreDecember 19 2007
When your Mac is central to your home, it only seems natural to decorate it for the holidays. Historically, the Mac has enjoyed lots of creative holiday-themed enhancements, and Mac OS X continues the tradition. read moreShion - Simple INSTEON for Mac homes
December 18 2007
Shion brings open source INSTEON control to the Mac. Let one thousand flowers bloom. read moreRecent Posts | All O'Reilly Posts
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