[LordOpie]

I'm going to hide my desktop computer in a cabinet next to my main TV, use it as a server and to watch movies, play video games, whatever.

Since it's going to be hidden, I want a wireless mouse and keyboard. Suggestions? Nothing expensive please.

Also, I'd like to have elsewhere in our house a fax machine and printer. We have a printer now, but it's not wireless. So, do we buy a fax/printer combo with wireless built-in -or- buy a seperate fax only machine and a print server wireless box thing for the printer?

Our new home is fully wired (cat-5), so maybe I don't need to go wireless for the printer? Tho I'm not sure how to "drive" the printer if it's not connected to a computer?

Lastly, I think it's time to do server-based back-ups. Any suggestions on cheap software?

 

[BadDNA]

I've used Logitech's bluetooth mouse and keyboard in the past (don't remember the exact model, it was on a presentation PC and an old job) and have no complaints.

This'll help you with your printing issue: http://www.google.com/products?q=wireless+print+server&hl=en&safe=off&um=1&scoring=p

For backups, I just use Windows Backup. It's not very elegant, but it works.

 

[LordOpie]

Thanks!

I didn't even know Windows had basic backup software.

 

[Transcend]

My favorite wifi mouse and KB is one of the super simple MS ones that go on sale for about $25 at best buy once or twice a year. The range is limited compared to my Logitech stuff, but the mouse is fantastic and the keyboard feels great.

That is the mouse/kb combo i spek of. Dirt cheap, and worlks great.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10059869&catid=20391

 

[LordOpie]

whoa, on sale for $25 periodically? Thanks. I'll keep an eye out for it.

 

[Transcend]

whoa, on sale for $25 periodically? Thanks. I'll keep an eye out for it.

Ya, I have 2 sets of them i got on sale for $29 cnd each last fall at best buy. Theyw ork great, the range to the transmitter is a bit limited, but the cord on the transmitter is fairly long. I just have it under my sofa and it works great.

 

[DRB]

Thanks!

I didn't even know Windows had basic backup software.

If you have XP home its not part of the basic install but is on the disks or you can download it from microsoft. If it is installed its under accessories > system tools.

Like DNA said its not fancy but it works and it's free.

 

[LordOpie]

If you have XP home its not part of the basic install but is on the disks or you can download it from microsoft. If it is installed its under accessories > system tools.

Like DNA said its not fancy but it works and it's free.

Thanks, I think I have just basic install. I'll DL it tonight.