Dynex has released two (now discontinued) webcams: the DX-WEB1C and the DX-DTCAM. The former is designed for Windows XP, Vista and 7, and the latter for Windows 98, ME and XP. The DX-DTCAM won't work ...
In short, don't put a camera above or adjacent to any exhaust vent or heat source. The narrow alleyway between your home and your neighbor's house is a sketchy area because, normally, you can't see ...