Comment High tech shortcuts (Score 1) 281
My house burned down in 2009. Lost all computers.even my employers laptop. All data gone.
been online since 95. digital camera since 98, mp3 conversions since 97.
(Previously had 1 linux home server serving 3 TB data. WinXP workstation dual 24 inch monitors, linux desktops and xp laptop.)
Already drank the apple kool aid, with iphones, so after starting over got imac to replace workstation and server, laptop for other systems.
Built a home bar in new house and This is now the office. connected mac mini with 4 TB data to 32 inch tv with elgato HD connected to the mini, I can stream tv to any ios via wifi or 3/4G. Stream video library to android or ios devices via wifi or 3/4G.
2 networks private and guest networks so all guests can plug in when they are here.
very little wires and low maintenance.
I got a speaker bar for the tv with a wireless subwoofer in the family room. It sounds great. low maintenance.
When you get a new house there is so much to do. Keep it low maintenance.