Geek My Ride

Auri Rahimzadeh has been tinkering with computers ever since he was six years old and loves all technology. Auri collects computers and has been involved with many computer projects, including teaching computers alongside Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer. Auri has written hundreds of articles on various computer technologies, has contributed to many standards including HDTV, DVD, and interactive television. Auri has also contributed to computer education for students across the country and has promoted technology awareness through the Indianapolis Computer Society, where he has served as president for three years. Currently, Auri runs his own IT consulting firm, The Auri Group (TAG), and spends his free time programming, chatting in Starbucks, and going to Pacers games.

Foreword. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part I: Laying the Groundwork. Chapter 1: Planning Your Projects. Chapter 2: Saving Money. Chapter 3: Giving Your Creation Life: Power Considerations. Chapter 4: It's So Hot in Here: Dealing with Heat. Chapter 5:Working with Cables. Chapter 6: Physics Man, Physics: Preparing Home Electronics for the Road. Part II: The User Interface. Chapter 7: Choosing a Display Device. Chapter 8: Choosing an Input Device. Part III: Foundation Projects. Chapter 9: Building a Single-Source A/V System. Chapter 10: Integrating a Game Console. Chapter 11: Adding a General-Purpose PC. Chapter 12: Installing a Media Center PC. Chapter 13: Installing a Gaming PC. Part IV: Advanced Projects. Chapter 14: Adding Internet Access. Chapter 15: Networking and Sharing an Internet Connection. Chapter 16: Adding Television Access. Chapter 17: Syncing Music Library with Your Existing Home Network. Chapter 18: Syncing Portable Music Players. Chapter 19: Videoconferencing. Chapter 20: Being Big Brother: Adding Video Surveillance. Chapter 21: Talking to Your Car's Computer. Chapter 22: LED Message Displays. Chapter 23: Installing Wireless Headphones. Appendix A: Legal Concerns. Appendix B: Project Gallery. Appendix C: Additional Resources. Appendix D: Vehicle Interface Types. Index.