Norbtek.info Show #008 - Home Automation

Norbtek.info Podcast, for Sunday, October 16, 2005. Show #008

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[News]

• Whirlpool Flat Screen Microwave


• Start Your Engine – With Your Watch


• Pay The Parking Meter With Your Debit Card and Cell Phone


• The Perfect Shower


• Need Air Conditioning During a Power Outage


• Yet Another Podcast Listing Site

[Main Topic]

• Introduction to Home Automation

There are many brands of home automation equipment. Here are some links to some brands and suppliers.

http://www.smarthome.com/
http://www.x10.com/
http://www.hometoys.com/

You can find even more information at http://www.home-automation.org/


[Gadgets of the Week]

• Shooting the Stars


• Mini R/C Flyer


• The iPEZ Debut


• And Yet Another iPod Accessory


• Putting on the Geek

[Tip]

• To get rid of Windows Messenger do the following:
• >Start > Run "gpedit.msc" > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Messenger


• Here you can enable "Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run"and "Do not automatically start Windows Messenger initially"

[Bonus Link]

• Bill Gates Goes To College - Video with Napoleon Dynamite