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Tag Archives: setup
Home ~ My Bike Room ~ My Game Room Reply
Hard to believe it was almost 3 years ago that I took these pictures.
I now have the Cathouse and cycling stuff in my utility room.
My “Bike Room” has evolved [given the SB party I’m hosting] to include the ability to seat additional guest and to allow them to play cards [and other games].
I will indeed use this table to assemble jigsaw puzzles.
There is more to do, but now sufficient for 02/06.
You see Faye, my RANS Citi Crank Forward has a place inside, where the Cats & my road bike are “outside.”
BTW, the painting, etc. continue in prep for the Artis Party.
Home ~ Utility room [rearrangement completed 01/02] 1
Here we go…
Technology ~ iTunes Radio & Apple TV2 Reply
I am having a really good time listening to iTunes Radio through my 3 sound systems using AirPlay with my 3 Apple TV2s. There is a extensive selection of radio stations from which to choose –over 20 streams [genres].
Give it a try, if you are not already. Enjoy!!!
iPhone 4 gets another task ~ Home automation control [X10] Reply
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I have a few special effect lights that I prefer to not have to turn on/off with a manual switch. Using X10 Commander [server], X10 Appliance & Lamp Modules, and the iPhone X10 Commander [client] App, I can accomplish what I want—works for me. I think I may have one of the most functional iPhones around. I currently have 128 apps installed. This is a smartphone I put to good use and actually save money with some of the apps I use versus hardware that I once purchased. I wonder what the next release of the magical device will give the consumer. |
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Apple TV ~ Sound Configuration ~ 20.4 3
Really surround sound. Using 3 Apple TV2s as “Multiple Speaker” devices for AirPlay, I have integrated 3 surround sound systems, 2 systems with a sub-woofer and one with 2 subs [the “.4”]. The 20 part in the title is the number of other speaker enclosures [23 total]. I would not want to count individual speakers. Some of the enclosures have as many as 4 speakers. They are positioned for good sound distribution. I think the integrated systems really sounds excellent. The after Super Bowl Party should really ROCK. The game and other TV watching should be quite entertaining. I continue my research for video options to deliver the vid from one cable set-top box to two other HDTVs. I do have a fall-back plan.
Apple TV ~ Early experiences, 11/29 8
I have a second generation Apple TV—ATV 2ATV2. So far, it seems to be a practical device and fun to to use when the networking/HomeShare works. AirPlay [the ability to play music [and later videos] is so cool.
That is, I’m able to select ATV2 at a computer with iTunes installed or my iPhone, with the Apple Remote App installed and hear the music from that system. iTunes TV, iTune & Netflix movies, Flickr pictures, YouTube, and more can be streamed to the Apple TV.
It is functional enough that I hope to add more to my home system. The rub is HomeShare is NOT working on my main computer. I have tried everything I know to do as a computer tech. I am now working with Apple Technical Support to find a solution for this problem. It is one that is well documented as a consumer experience. I wish it were one I did not have.
I am hopeful.
iPhone 4 ~ iOS 4.2 ~ A Thanksgiving Gift ~ It’s out, 11/22/2010 1
Download and install NOW! Earlier article, 11/18.
