The Best Computerized Home & Entertainment Books 2025

1. Home Theater Design: Planning And Decorating Media-Savvy Interiors, Used [Paperback]

This work will guide readers through all the aspects of creating a beautiful and comfortable home theatre that takes advantage of media-related emerging technologies and furnishings.

Home Theater Design : Planning and Decorating Media-Savvy Interiors, Used [Paperback]

2. Linksys WRT54G Ultimate Hacking [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. This book will teach the reader how to make the most of their WRT54G series hardware. These handy little inexpensive devices can be configured for a near endless amount of networking tasks. The reader will learn about the WRT54G's hardware components, the different third-party firmware available and the differences between them, choosing the firmware that is right for you, and how to install different third-party firmware distributions. Never before has this hardware been documented in this amount of detail, which includes a wide-array of photographs and complete listing of all WRT54G models currently available, including the WRTSL54GS. Once this foundation is laid, the reader will learn how to implement functionality on the WRT54G for fun projects, penetration testing, various network tasks, wireless spectrum analysis, and more! This title features never before seen hacks using the WRT54G. For those who want to make the most out of their WRT54G you can learn how to port code and develop your own software for the OpenWRT operating system.

Linksys WRT54G Ultimate Hacking, Used [Paperback]

3. Home Theater Design: Planning and Decorating Media-Savvy Interiors, Used [Hardcover]

The world of home entertainment is changing rapidly, and now consumers have a wide range of options. This book will guide readers through all the aspects of creating a beautiful and comfortable home that elegantly takes advantage of media-related furnishings and emerging technologies. Starting with a "whole interior" approach to home entertaining, Home Theater Design takes readers step-by-step through an examination of current technology, space planning, acoustics, functionality, lifestyle, and overall aesthetics with the goal of planning and designing a personalized entertainment system. All types of spaces are addressed, from small urban apartments to spacious, multipurpose living areas to full-blown dedicated theater spaces. Book jacket.

Home Theater Design : Planning and Decorating Media-Savvy Interiors, Used [Hardcover]

4. Absolute Beginner's Guide To Home Networking [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Network your life, not just your computers.

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Networking, Used [Paperback]

5. Faster Smarter Home Networking, Used [Paperback]

From wired to wireless, now you create the right network solution for your home--faster, smarter, and better. Dive in This friendly, high-energy guide makes it easy to teach yourself exactly what you need. Use the quick lists, numbered steps, and helpful examples to get up and running right away--and move on to doing the cool things you want to do Share an Internet connection among multiple computersAvoid first-timers' mistakes when running cableSet up a wireless connection--and help keep poachers outHook up and share a printer and other devicesHelp protect yourself from viruses and other Web verminQuickly link your Windows-based PCs and MacsIntensify your gameplay--in teams, solo, or over the Web

Faster Smarter Home Networking, Used [Paperback]

6. Build Your Own Wi-Fi Network [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. This guide explains how professional and home users can take advantage of Wi-Fi to achieve their mobility goals around the house or in the office. It features step-by-step processes, tips, sidebars, illustrations and screenshots to convey information visually. Readers will learn about the components of a wireless network including access points, and network cards. Plus how to choose, install and configure them for use in a new or existing network.

Build Your Own Wi-Fi Network, Used [Paperback]

7. Wi-Fi Home Networking, Used [Paperback]

Describes the costs, benefits and necessity of networking. This book: reviews software networking tools that save money for small-time operators; summarizes business expenses and savings to help a prospective user choose their office setup; and offers criteria for deciding on distribution media; compares wireless versus wired connections.

Wi-Fi Home Networking, Used [Paperback]

8. CNET Do-It-Yourself Home Networking Projects: 24 Cool Things You Didn't Know You Could Do!, Used [Paperback]

Offering computer, gadget and software users exciting and innovative projects to help get more enjoyment and productivity out of the latest high-tech products, this book contains 24 easy-to-follow self-contained projects.

CNET Do-It-Yourself Home Networking Projects: 24 Cool Things You Didn't Know You Could Do!, Used [Paperback]

9. Techtv's Guide to Home Networking, Broadband, and Wireless, Used [Paperback]

Internet-connected refrigerators, electronic pens that record and send your written message to your PC, wearable computers-all are examples of the latest technology gadgets designed to improve our lives. There are also appliances we're more familiar with-the home stereo, PC with email, and VCRs-whose usability could be improved exponentially, when networked to other appliances. Each chapter of Easy Living in the Digitally Connected Homepresents a new piece of hardware or software, explains a networking concept needed to use and network the home appliance featured, and includes a separate section entitled "I Bet You Didn't Know" that highlights new uses for common applications, the Web or other appliances.

Techtv's Guide to Home Networking, Broadband, and Wireless, Used [Paperback]

10. Home Networking with Microsoft Windows XP Step by Step [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Experience learning made easy and quickly teach yourself how to use the built-in networking features in Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP. With STEP BY STEP, you drive the instruction. Work at your own pace through the clear, step-by-step directions. From installing hardware to setting up instant messaging, you ll learn exactly what you need so you can do more and get more from your connected home Choose the right network solution for you from Ethernet to wireless Use an easy wizard to connect to the Internet Quickly link your Windows-based computers, and create personalized user accounts Make it easy for everyone in your house to share a single printer or Internet account Share information, pictures, and music at home or over the Internet, but keep private files private Use the built-in firewall to fend off hackers and other security threats

Home Networking with Microsoft? Windows? XP, Used [Paperback]