Turn Your PC into a Home Surveillance System


	Turn Your PC into a Home Surveillance System

sincitykitty

10-19-2009 8:42 PM

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If you're interested in building out a serious, multi-camera home surveillance system complete with wireless cameras, weblog MakeUseOf details how to do so.

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