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The Iris is a do-it-yourself home security and automation solution. Watch eHow Tech editor Dave Johnson unbox and explain how to use an Iris in your own home.
Forget about keys -- secure your home with an electronic keypad. In this video clip, eHow Tech editor Dave Johnson unboxes a Kwikset and shows how to install it.
An HVAC, or heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, keeps your home comfortable year-round, but the cost of running it can be painful to your budget. Choosing a system that is energy efficient, built to last and the right size for your home not only reduces the long-term cost, but is also good for the environment.
Just because your copy of iTunes is locked doesn't mean that it can't still be opened. Open iTunes if it is locked with help from an expert in Apple retail in this free video clip.
As the name implies, the iPad's ambient light sensor analyzes the amount of ambient light in your immediate surroundings when you are using it. Depending on whether you have an iPad or an iPad Mini, the sensor is located either directly above the device's front-facing camera or immediately to the left of it. The iPad's operating system uses the information gathered by the sensor to determine how bright the screen should be.
Fit is the most important part of a suit, and jacket sleeves and pants can be shortened for a better and more flattering fit. With a proper fitting traditional suit jacket, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of shirt sleeves should be visible at the wrist when worn with arms down at the sides. Suit pants traditionally come unhemmed and hem length is largely a matter of personal preference. Wear shoes when trying on pants and make sure the pants are sitting at the waist line before marking hem length.
When the Mustang debuted in 1964, Ford likely had no clue just how important this model would be to its livelihood. Throughout the years, the Mustang underwent some significant changes; some were good and some were not so good. The 2005 model year was another year for change in the Mustang, as it was completely redesigned to feature a more retro design while maintaining a modern appearance. One of the main factors of the retro style of the 2005 Mustang was its squarer headlights. Replacing the bulbs in these new-old headlights is a simple task that just about any owner…
There's a secret war going on inside your computer, and the prize is your bank account. It didn't start out that way. Many early computer viruses were little more than practical jokes. One of the first viruses, whimsically named Elk Cloner, simply displayed a poem written by its creator. Unfortunately, today's viruses and other attacks--known collectively as malware--clearly target your wallet, said Brendan Ziolo, vice president of marketing of Kindsight, an Ottawa, Ontario-based security firm. "What's changed is that the whole computer threat market has really become big business for the hackers." In the year ending July 2012, security firm…
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Installing a home alarm window sensor is something that can really help prevent people from breaking into your home. Install a home alarm window sensor with help from a co-founder and senior adviser at FrontPoint Security in this free video clip.
Wireless alarm door sensors tend to be very small and very easy to set up. Replace a wireless alarm door sensor with help from a co-founder and senior adviser at FrontPoint Security in this free video clip.
An outdoor motion-sensor light is a great way to keep an eye out on what's going on around your home. Install an outdoor motion-sensor light with help from a co-founder and senior adviser at FrontPoint Security in this free video clip.
Introduced in 1996 -- not-so-coincidentally the same years as Onboard Diagnostics, Series II programming -- Ford's Passive Antitheft System was a natural evolution of previous systems. PATS used a transponder key with one of a million-billion possible codes that communicated with the computer and gave it the OK to start. Triggering the PATS system would cause a complete vehicle shut-down, requiring a reset of the PATS controller. Fortunately, Ford made this pretty easy by putting the reset code close at hand.
Whenever a Passlock sensor, body control module or powertrain control module are repaired or replaced, you must reset the security system in order for the vehicle to operate properly. GM calls this procedure the vehicle theft deterrent relearn, or VTD relearn. This procedure may also need to be performed if there a break in communication between any of those modules, which can happen if they are removed for another repair. When the VTD relearn is required, the fuel pump will not operate properly; the engine will start, but it will immediately stall. The Tech 2, GM’s factory scan tool, is…
Landscaping isn't just a way to make your home look pretty - it can also protect your home. Find out how to landscape for home security with help from a landscaping industry expert in this free video clip.
Thanks to wireless technology, you can make sure your home is secure from nearly any location in the world. Learn about home security from anywhere with help from a technology professional in this free video clip.
Just because your home is pre-wired doesn't mean you won't still need a few things to install a home alarm system. Find out what you need for a home alarm system in a pre-wired house with help from a certified firefighter in this free video clip.
Wireless alarm door sensors are one of the most economical and effective ways of protecting your home. A typical wireless system is battery-operated and comprised of two components: a transmitting sensor and a magnet. The sensor usually mounts on the framework of a door while the magnet is mounted in close proximity to the sensor on the door itself. When a sensor has failed, it must be replaced to restore the integrity of your home security system. You can replace the sensor with basic do-it-yourself ability.
Modern smartphone ownership is an increasingly complex state. You must figure out which carrier has the phone you want, what network is best for you, how much you want to spend per month and more. BlackBerry owners who have decided to give their carrier the heave-ho but want to keep their handset may find MFI Multiloader to be a boon, as it allows them to unlock their device for use with other carriers.
Computer criminals use encryptors -- also known as cryptors or crypters -- to disguise malicious software, or malware. Crypters make malware, such as Trojan horses, harder for security software to detect. To work properly once it's downloaded, encrypted malware needs a small piece of code known as a decryption routine to convert it back into an executable program. This is known as a stub.
Iptables is firewall utility found on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions. Iptables can control both incoming and outgoing TCP/IP network traffic. Iptables can also be configured to let your Ubuntu system share Internet connections by functioning as a router. Iptables is an IP version 4 utility. If your Ubuntu system is on an IPv6 network, you need to use the ip6tables utility.
Home security systems are fairly common features in many homes, condos and apartments where intrusion is a concern. Many of these systems include an intercom system that allows each station to initiate talk or answer a doorbell or alarm. Often security is integrated with the intercom and the two systems are used together. This allows you to answer the door without approaching it or disarming the security inside. Because the intercom is situated at a wall box, the box will often have a panic button or activation signal you can use while talking to a potential intruder.
Installation cost often adds a considerable expense to home security systems. Do-it-yourself systems aren't usually as involved as hard-wired installations, but they provide a modicum of protection for your property while providing peace of mind while you're away. The alarms rely on wireless sensors on doors and windows that send a signal to the control panel when an entry point is breached. Installing a DIY burglar alarm therefore requires the proper installation of the sensors, the panel and the alarm siren.
A home security system gives you peace of mind whether you and your family are in or out of the house. Honeywell offers various residential security systems, with the system panel as the heart of the operation. In addition to burglar alarms, Honeywell security systems also act as smoke or carbon dioxide detectors. Information on changing settings on a system panel is found in the owner's manual. For additional help with a system panel, contact the dealer.
It's possible to watch 3D television without glasses, at least in Japan. Toshiba released a $2,900, 20-inch television on the Japanese market in 2010 that doesn't depend on viewers donning 3D glasses. As of early 2012, however, all the 3D sets available in the United States require a pair of glasses for each viewer.
You can never be too prepared when it comes to home safety. Make your home safe from common household toxins with help from a certified firefighter in this free video clip.
In the wintertime a blizzard can pop up almost instantly, so its always good to be prepared. Learn what to do if you are caught in a blizzard at home with help from a certified firefighter in this free video clip.
Protecting your kids while at home requires you to keep a few very important things in mind. Find out how to protect your kids at home with help from the author of an award-winning parenting book series in this free video clip.
When it comes to cooking and home safety there are always a few things you should keep in mind. Learn about cooking and home safety with help from a certified firefighter in this free video clip.
Many people don't realize that smoke detectors need to be cleaned to make sure they stay in proper working order. Clean smoke detectors with help from a goal-oriented health care provider in this free video clip.
Malware Defense is a so-called "security tool" that is, in fact, malware. The software installs itself without your permission and reports nonexistent viruses in an attempt to get you to purchase the program. In addition to redirecting your browser, it generates pop-ups and blocks access to legitimate security software. In most cases, Windows' Safe Mode is helpful in removing this type of malware. Safe Mode can crash as a result of the infection; your only option may be to remove the program manually.
Digital Voice Travel is a service provided by StarHub, a Singapore-based communications company. StarHub offers broadband Internet service as well as Voice over Internet Protocol home phone service -- Digital Voice Travel allows for inexpensive overseas calling from Singapore. StarHub doesn't support or install home security systems, but its Digital Voice Travel service works with many security systems. StarHub offers to talk to your home security monitoring company prior to installation to help ensure your system works properly.
Changing a padlock so a different key opens the lock, termed "re-keying," allows one key to open several different locks, reducing the number of keys a user must flip through to find the correct one. The Almont Lock Company manufactured padlocks that were easily re-keyed, but they may not come with instructions, particularly since production has stopped. With a few tools and a little patience, you can re-key an Almont padlock to reduce the time spent searching for keys.
When finishing siding or roofing, you are required to install soffit panels or boards along the undersides of eaves. This horizontal section extends from the top of the wall to the fascia trim’s back. When installing a soffit system for your house, use 1/4-inch-thick vinyl or laminated luan plywood. Ensure you add a vent grille at 16-foot intervals along the soffit when installing it, to improve air circulation in the attic.
Security systems improve peace-of-mind for homeowners who spend a lot of time out of the house. Many do-it-yourself systems exist that rely on battery-powered sensors connected to the doors and windows. The sensors send signals to a master control panel, which activates an alarm in the event of a perimeter breach. The main panel should always be hooked up to the house's electrical system. While it is not recommended to hook up an alarm panel to a light switch because the panel can be turned off accidentally, you can if you need to.
Fertilizing the soil is an important part of gardening. It helps to ensure that you grow the largest, healthiest plants. Instead of purchasing fertilizing equipment, you can make your own fertilizer application system at home out of common parts. You can save even more money and time by combining it with an irrigation system, so that the fertilizer is delivered in the plants’ water. A drip irrigation fertilizer system requires no pumps, no electricity and is the most water-efficient system that you can use.
Many homeowners install burglar alarms in their homes to protect themselves from thieves. When installing a residential burglar alarm, there are standards that must be met to ensure the alarm works properly. Residential burglar alarm standards include protection for one room of a residence, a multi-room residence or an open area in a single family residence.
A knee wall is a miniature wall that closes the narrow slope at the sides of an attic loft beneath a gable roof or dormer. Because an attic without a knee wall may be virtually unusable in its current configuration, installing a knee wall provides a vertical barrier that you can use to position furniture against. If a knee wall is already in place but is wobbly or loose, you can stabilize it with strategically placed nails.
When companies need to manage and negotiate secure access to network resources, one method of accomplishing this is to implement a callback control protocol such as point-to-point protocol (PPP) callback service. In PPP callback, two routers initiate and receive calls internally from a verified source, much like dial-up Internet. PPP callback presents companies with a win-win scenario for workers who telecommute from home via dial-up networking (through heightened security), while also accounting for and limiting toll costs associated with the telecommute.
NavCore is the navigational software that your TomTom uses to map your route, alert you to traffic and help you locate landmarks. The TomTom's Home application that controls your GPS user account also manages the navigation software. Outdated software versions put you at risk of having outdated maps and inaccurate directions. Install NavCore in minutes to keep your maps and directions current.
Enhanced by Wi-Fi, the Lexmark 6570 all-in-one printer offers wireless printing with computers that support Wi-Fi connections. However, wireless errors usually occur if the device is unable to connect to the wireless router due to issues with settings, range or problems with the Internet Service Provider. If the Lexmark 6570 printer won't connect to a wireless network, Lexmark provides solutions for wireless errors.
If your iPAQ hx4700 Pocket PC is behaving abnormally and constantly freezing and crashing, you may need to reset it. A reset reboots the device's firmware and solves common problems caused by everyday usage. However, you may sometimes run into problems with the resetting process itself, particularly if you don't follow the correct reset procedure.
A light leak is also known as screen bleeding. All products with LCD (liquid crystal display) screens are susceptible to light leaks, including iPhones. If you think your iPhone has a light leak, you might want to get it replaced. However, you must first know what a light leak looks like before you can decide what you're going to do about the issue.
False burglar alarms can be troublesome. Burglar alarms that falsely alert the alarm company and the police can tie up valuable resources and cost the taxpayers additional money. Burglar alarms should only work in the actual event of a burglary or other similar emergency, but electrical arcing can cause the occasional false alarm.
Doors with sidelights add curb appeal and style to your home, but they also might make it easier for a burglar to invade your house. The sidelights are narrow glass sections that fit on either side of your front or back door. The glass is often etched, stained glass or it can contain other decorative features. These decorative sidelights can provide quick entry into your home by an intruder, as he can break the glass and open the doorknob. You can secure this type of door from unwanted entry.
Energy reduction is useful both as a way of reducing household costs and as a way of benefiting the environment. Turning off your interior lights when you're not in the room helps accomplish both these goals over time, but exterior lights are often needed as a security measure and not just as a way of seeing outside at night. Motion sensors help you enjoy the best of both worlds because they activate your outside lights when movement is detected near your house but they also turn off to save energy when no one is nearby.
The Fire Burglary Instruments (FBI) home alarm system model XL-1 offers protection against home break-ins and fires. You can disconnect the alarm from monitoring your home at any time without having to remove the sensors or having an alarm technician come out to visit your home. Always contact your alarm company to inform it that you no longer wish to use its services before you disconnect the alarm. Once you have contacted it, you can securely disconnect the alarm without the alarm company.
When you conduct business on the Web, knowing that your information is secure is essential. Security certificates help reinforce that relationship, providing confidence in the vendor and their site. When a certificate error appears, it may indicate a problem. Understand the warnings and your options to keep your information safe.
Home safety is an important aspect of owning a home. If someone breaks into your home, you could lose valuable items or be injured. Children or other family members might be abducted. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars a month for a home security system. Build your own home alarm system.
The OpenHouse brand represents a line of structured wiring products available within the residential building industry. Structured wiring designs provide a network-based alternative to traditional home wiring systems. OpenHouse structured wiring systems offer customized wiring layouts designed for open-access electronics use throughout a home. Built-in modular wiring components allow for versatility in choosing a home’s wiring layout.
