Internet-enabled cameras that let you view images of remote locations?your front door, the baby’s room, the back yard and such?have been available for a while, but they were often pricey. Now there are a couple more cost-effective options. The Panasonic KX-HCM10 Network Camera sells for about $350 (street price) and lets you remotely view video images and control the camera from any Web browser. Just attach an Ethernet cable (no PC necessary for operation), and it’s ready to go. You can even attach optional sound, motion or light sensors to the camera and have it automatically e-mail you an image when triggered (www.panasonic.com/netcam).If $350 is still too expensive, check out X10’s Ninja Pan ’n Tilt Wireless Camera Kit setup. About $260 gets you a pan-and-tilt base; a wireless (100-foot maximum range) color video camera that can transmit to a VCR, monitor or PC; a wireless receiving unit with USB video capture adapter; a PC transceiver; a remote control; a motion sensor; and software (www.x10.com).Neither camera is weatherproof, so you need to keep them indoors. Nor do their low prices buy you crystalline images. But they make an affordable way to keep a watchful eye on your stuff. Related content Feature Industry clouds prove their business value Born of partnerships and ecosystem-centric by their nature, cloud solutions aimed at specific verticals are taking root, forming a complex, rapidly evolving market CIOs must be strategic about entering. By Paula Rooney Mar 24, 2023 7 mins Cloud Computing Feature What is data governance? Best practices for managing data assets Data governance defines roles, responsibilities, and processes for ensuring accountability for and ownership of data assets across the enterprise. By Thor Olavsrud Mar 24, 2023 10 mins IT Governance Frameworks Big Data Data Mining BrandPost Stay in Control of Your Data with a Secure and Compliant Sovereign Cloud By Stan Kwong Mar 23, 2023 6 mins Cloud Security Cloud Computing News Accenture to lay off 19,000 to cut costs amid economic uncertainty Technology services giant Accenture will continue to hire but meanwhile is cutting staff to streamline operations in the face of economic headwinds. By Anirban Ghoshal Mar 23, 2023 2 mins IT Consulting Services Technology Industry Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe