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Home Security Systems Go High Tech

It should be no surprise that home security systems are on the cutting edge of technology. With new gadgets appearing on the market daily, the security industry is quick to incorporate the technology. The result is some very sophisticated security systems that are integrated with everyday devices such as smart phones. Wireless While homeowners with new homes usually have a hard-wired system in place, those with older homes are opting for wireless options. Wireless home security systems offer many advantages. With a wireless keypad, a homeowner can control their system from outside their home. This keypad can look similar to a key fob for a car. Or, more commonly, it is connected to a homeowner’s phone. Either way, wireless options allow the homeowner to control their system without needing to be inside their house. Wireless systems also allow the homeowner to easily add more security devices without having to install additional wiring – a new wireless component can take minu...

Running Linux Su and Sudo Commands to Work As Root and Viewing the Linux Root User Home Directory

Example of Using the Linux su Command Run the Linux su command with the dash option, as in “su -” (but not quotes). Then type in the password for the root user and press Enter. If you’re using Ubuntu, see the alternate steps below. Now type in the pwd command and press Enter to see your “path to (current) working directory”. If the su (superuser) command above worked, you should see the directory path of /root which indicates that you are now working as the root user at the Linux command line. Type in exit and press Enter to go back to working as a “regular” user. Example of Using the Linux sudo Command If you’re using Ubuntu or a variation, such as Kubuntu or Edubuntu, then run “sudo -i” (again, without the quotation marks) to start working at the command line prompt as the root user. You will need to type in the password of the first Linux user created on your system (during installation) and press Enter after running the sud...

Home Based Business - How to Profit With Blogging

If you have been online or in a home based business for anytime you know the importance of having your own website. And you know that the definition of website has changed over time. Having a presence on the internet is not just about static websites anymore; there is an easier way with blogs. Blogs have become the staple for new home business owners. They are easy to setup and get operational fast , and there is no need for costly web designers. But which blogging site is best and why and how do you make money using a blog? Not all blogging sites are good for advertising, so below I have listed a short description of three available today so you can make the right decision on which is best for your business opportunity. Blogger.com -is the most well known and the one many new home based business owners start with because of its simplicity. Once you have signed up for an account they provide you with a tutorial that walks you through a step-by-step setup. They have a limited amount ...

Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Get LED High Bay Lights For Your Home

The world has gone green and everyone is trying to chip in with a method to save the planet and so more than anything else, green technologies are mushrooming all over the globe. This is definitely catching on with the energy industries and one of the popular products currently is the LED high bay lights. The difficult economic times also motivates the need for frugal living and this makes saving on any expenses – especially monthly energy bills – a necessity. With LED high bay lighting, you are able to enjoy both options of saving the planet and saving your money. There are several benefits that you stand to gain with this kind of lighting. Firstly, the LED high bay lights have a longer lifespan than the normal incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. Actually, they have the longest lifespan of all lighting bulbs; outlasting the normal bulbs by ten times more. This gives you the chance to save on regular bulb replacements every now and then. Their lifespan is further boosted by ...

Work at Home Career - Planning is Key

Before getting involved, make sure you understand all the ramifications. Planning and setting up a viable work at home career will entail a great deal of thought and consideration. For example, if you are currently employed outside the home on a full-time basis, you will have to devote your spare time to building your new business. As you plan for the time you will spend on your work at home, consider that you will need time to perform you day job and tend to family, and other household responsibilities. Also plan to research the market you are interested in, and investigate what your competitors are doing, in order to make your own plans. You’ll need to find out and complete any needed paperwork before embarking on your work at home career. You’ll need to know about the zoning requirements for your area regarding any home based business, as well as finding out if a business license or business bank account will be necessary. Making sure these types of issues are taken care ...

How To Run Your Home Business Like A Real Business

Many people dream of being able to work from home. This article has all the information you need to get started with your home business. Make sure you keep accurate records of all your home business activity. It’s easy to put off pesky record-keeping tasks till you feel like doing them, but strive to keep everything pertaining to your business up-to-date so that you won’t be confused and stressed out later on. Develop the discipline to set aside a certain amount of your earnings to pay income taxes. Even though home business owners get a decent number of tax write-offs, there is a very good chance that you will still need to pay something to the tax man. Make sure to set aside a portion each month to avoid taking a huge cash-flow hit all in one month. Make sure you create a mailing list as your home based business grows. Be sure to have communication below spam levels. Mailing lists are perfect for announcing sales and special events within your company. Some businesses use ...

Take a Big SWOT - Hit a Strategic Marketing Plan Home Run

It’s early in the ’09 baseball season and every team has already scoped out the other teams and every player they’ll face.  Can you say the same about your business or your marketing plan? When you need a quick snapshot of your strategic marketing plans that explores your business’ performance, the competitive climate, emerging market trends, and impending obstacles, try a quick SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats analysis. Take a good SWOT at your marketing plan and you could just hit it out of the park. Whether you do this on your own or with a team, taking a SWOT at your marketing plan helps you find ways to minimize the weaknesses while maximizing the strengths. Match the strengths against market opportunities that can result from your competitors’ weaknesses or shortcomings. And remember, when you are taking your SWOT, there are no dumb ideas or thoughts. Sometimes a seemingly inconsequential comment can spark a great opp...

Start A Woodworking Business In Your Home

It is possible to start a woodworking business in your home and make good living. However if you are new to this type business you will a plan. This plan will show you to get you woodworking business up and running in a timely and cost-effective manner. The plan you choose to use should consider a number things in its outline. These woodworking business plans should include the following: 1. A Detailed Guide This will be a guide that shows you step-by-step how to make money selling wooden furniture and small crafts in a cost-effective and timely manner. These will plans should how you make a profit quickly as possible so you can invest in your business. Making a profit quickly will allow you to upgrade you tools and work space allowing you to become more efficient and profitable. 2. How To Start Up You Woodworking Business In A Cost effective Manner This business plan show you how to startup without investing a lot of money in expensive power tools. You also be given information to sta...

Home Networking - How to Connect 2 Computers

Networking – Communication – Medium. All those key words, and many others, are fundamental to networks. Configuring your own computers and allow them to exchange data, is a great way to start Networking. Ethernet Networking (Wired Ethernet connection) To start with, there are some basic requirements that will allow us to achieve our goal: Hardware and Software. Hardware : Make sure there are at least two computers with Network cards installed, and then we have a cross-over cable ready. NB: use of any other type of cables may result in connection failure. Software : verify that the computers are running a proper operating system, and the network cards drivers are properly installed and up to date. With those entire in place, simply plug the two ends of your cross-over cable to your computer’s network cards and wait for a while until they get IP addresses and you are ready to go. By default your computers will get APIPA addresses (Automatic Private IP Address). This is d...

Can You Build a Website From Home Fast?

An increasing number of people are working from home, at least part-time, due to current circumstances. For business owners, at home may be the best way to get a lot of work done that doesn’t need to be in the office, as there isn’t the need to field calls or do other work. This means it’s a great time to start using a website builder to construct a website for the company, and this can be done without hiring a developer to do the work. No Experience is Required Website builders are intuitive to use, so they can be used by beginners. Business owners won’t need to hire a professional to do the job for them, because they can simply sit down at their computer and start creating a website. Work can be done in small chunks, as needed, and the business owner can learn more about what they should include on their website as they’re creating it. Get Started Creating the Website Today There’s no need to have hour-long discussions with a developer about what th...