I'm sure we've all seen the ads for the "amazing X10 webcams" online at one point or another. They're designed to provide home security for less than 80 USD (currently running a special). I think they have a web interface which will allow tilt/zoom. The only problem is that they're easily "hackable". Anyone with a receiver in the range of the camera is able to view the feed, so they're not very secure themselves. Of course, it's essentially the same as running an unencrypted wireless router in a densely populated area.
...are what I do on the side. Being a college student, I jump at any opportunity I can find to supplement my part-time income. Most of the time it's house calls for older people who would much rather use a typewriter and a fax machine. On a few occassions, I've nailed a few jobs doing training on things like taking pictures from a camera and uploaded them to a website or how to use a scanner. Even at half the price the local shops charge, I'm able to make enough to fund my broadband and webhosting with just enough left over for a coke and a candy bar.
I'm curious to know what everyone else does on the side. I'm always looking for new ideas.
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I'm sure we've all seen the ads for the "amazing X10 webcams" online at one point or another. They're designed to provide home security for less than 80 USD (currently running a special). I think they have a web interface which will allow tilt/zoom. The only problem is that they're easily "hackable". Anyone with a receiver in the range of the camera is able to view the feed, so they're not very secure themselves. Of course, it's essentially the same as running an unencrypted wireless router in a densely populated area.
...are what I do on the side. Being a college student, I jump at any opportunity I can find to supplement my part-time income. Most of the time it's house calls for older people who would much rather use a typewriter and a fax machine. On a few occassions, I've nailed a few jobs doing training on things like taking pictures from a camera and uploaded them to a website or how to use a scanner. Even at half the price the local shops charge, I'm able to make enough to fund my broadband and webhosting with just enough left over for a coke and a candy bar. I'm curious to know what everyone else does on the side. I'm always looking for new ideas.