Geek House
CyberSecurity Summary
Geek House: 10 Hardware Hacking Projects for Around Home (ExtremeTech)
- Published
- May 9, 2026
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- 21:57
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- Last updated
- Jun 7, 2026
Discusses A technical guide authored by Barry and Marcia Press that empowers enthusiasts to transform a standa…
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A technical guide authored by Barry and Marcia Press that empowers enthusiasts to transform a standard residence into a highly automated environment. Published by Wiley, the book provides detailed instructions for building computer-driven appliances and "electronic minions" that manage tasks such as security monitoring, sprinkler control, and media servin…
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A technical guide authored by Barry and Marcia Press that empowers enthusiasts to transform a standard residence into a highly automated environment. Published by Wiley, the book provides detailed instructions for building computer-driven appliances and "electronic minions" that manage tasks such as security monitoring, sprinkler control, and media serving. Each chapter focuses on a specific area of the house, utilizing X-10 power line signaling, custom C++ or Java software, and various sensors