What if you want to set up webcams around your home to keep an eye on your kids or your pets from your computer while they romp around the house? The problem is webcams are typically tied to your PC with six feet of USB cable at most. You can use the mini USB-2 extender which allows you to use any USB device up to 150 feet from the computer. The extender uses CAT 5 cable to transmit the USB signals between the PC and the device. You can even use it for your mouse and keyboard. Throw in one of those USB displays and you can hide the computer away in a closet and run your display, mouse and keyboard anywhere in your home. The catch is that the system works with USB 1.1 speed only and it’s expensive at $199. You can buy the extender now at the manufacturer’s website. About Everything USB
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