In a discussion on the 2413U, in the Perceptive Automation forums, Indigo’s Author (Matt Bendiksen), has indicated that he believes that the 2413U does indeed save an “hop” on the Powerline network, and “is even faster than the 2412U in some cases”. Of course, he did include the obligatory Smiley with the note. But this […]
I am so glad that we live in an enlightened age where we don’t stick our kids in a cage, hanging from the 2nd or 3rd story of our house/apartment… What other weird and crazy things have you found from the past?
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Smarthome has just announced, and made available for pre-order, a new series of Lamp modules… The new module, is powerline & RF based, so it can (potentially) replace your access points… Smarthome has attempted to create a slimmer module, one that doesn’t look like a module, but more of a discreet device… Pictured above is […]
Smarthome is now offering a Weather-Resistant INSTEON-Compatible Appliance modules…. They are still at Pre-Order status, and appear only to be available at Smarthome at this point. (View the rest of the article at ApplianceLinc – INSTEON Outdoor Plug-In On / Off Appliance Module – Smarthome)
Ever had that moment in the grocery checkout line where you wonder if cooking homemade meals could ever be worth the ingredient cost? The Budget Bytes blog wants to show you the exact cost of some great recipes. Beth M, a self-described ‘food lover and number cruncher,’ busts down the total ingredient cost of each […]
Gordon Meyer discusses the Envi, the next generation convection heater that replaces the Econo-heat. I first heard of the Econo-heat from Gordon, and I’m quite happy with it heating our work room… Of note, is the 25% off, and free shipping deal that the Envi currently has running. Also, no need (supposedly) for a add-on […]
Check out the warning below that Smarthome includes in their literature for the 2414U Insteon controller: Using PowerLinc USB & PowerLinc Controller with DirectX Input Devices It is advised that you unplug your PowerLinc when playing games that use Microsoft’s DirectX system while using USB input devices like joysticks. I have run into this problem […]