Geek House

Barry and Marcia Press are hardcore geeks with a decidedly intelligent home. Barry has been designing leading-edge hardware, software, and networks for more than 25 years, including a computer able to analyze adverse drug reactions. Marcia is a former tax CPA and a gourmet cook who loves the efficiency of the kitchen PC. They are coauthors of PC Toys, also from Wiley.

Acknowledgments.Introduction.Part I: In the Basement.Chapter 1: X-10 Under the Hood.Chapter 2:Wireless RS-232 Link.Part II: In the Den or Family Room.Chapter 3: Home Television Server.Chapter 4: Security Monitoring.Chapter 5: Television Mute on Phone Ring.Part III: In the Kitchen and Dining.Chapter 6: Anything Inventory.Chapter 7: Kitchen PC.Chapter 8: Automated BBQ Temperature Control.Part IV: In the Garage and Out the Door.Chapter 9: Automated Sprinkler Control.Chapter 10: Car PC.Chapter 11: Hacking on Your Own.Appendix A:Working with Your PC: Software.Appendix B:Working with Your PC: Hardware.Appendix C:What's on the Web Site.Index.