Posts from ‘June, 2011’

Search Engine Optimization Experiment - results

A few weeks ago I posted about van-de-wereld.com. A domain I used to try some Search Engine Optimization stuff.
The goal was to get some pictures in the Google image search results. The website is optimized for three phrases: “mooiste man van de wereld” (prettiest man in the world), “rijkste man van de wereld” (richest man [...]

DIY Home Automation systems

Brand specific systems
A lot of switch/power outlet/.. manufactures have their own home automation system. Most of them are easy to configure and are good candidates for a DIY home automation system. There is Nikobus from Niko, QBus, BTichino,… The back draw of this manufacturer specific home automation systems is the dependency. When a component fails [...]

Home automation in Windows Media Center

Automating your home is one thing, having a good interface to control it is another. Home automation can do a lot of useful tasks for you and make your life easier but in the end you must be the one who’s in control.
As automation system in my apartment I use a Siemens S7-1200 PLC (Programmable [...]