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How to turn on and off an IP camera using Smart Devices | Getting more of your Smart Devices

  Many of you are installing cameras inside and outside of your homes and there are many times where you wish you could turn off your camera (at least the one in your bedroom) with the push...

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Some Not So Obvious Things to Consider, When Choosing a Security Camera System

Covert or Overt? When it comes to governmental, personal and commercial security, one might wonder, is it better to be Covert or Overt. In other words is it better for a cop to sit hidden on...

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A Common Sense Guide to Buying Security System Cameras

Today’s security market is going crazy! People are scrambling to protect themselves, their families, possessions, businesses, etc. The economy has created a whole new wave of crime and out of control is only the start of the description of what’s going wrong. This craze has in turn created a new type, style, and breed of consumer. Oblivious, and its not their fault. Most retailers confuse the average guy or girl so badly that “up” isn’t even a direction anymore. Well, I’m going to sort all of that out for you. By the time you’ve gotten through this brief read, you’ll be armed to the teeth with information that your average reseller isn’t even going to have. Let’s get into it!

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Understanding FPS and Resolution Sizes and What They Mean for You

Let’s delve into the world of resolutions and the pixels that they consist of. First what do you know (or understand) what a picture is? I’m sure you’ve been inundated with the term of “1080P”. Or “10 Mega Pixel on the go everyday activity camera” but do you really understand why this is so? Now that I have you questioning yourself, do you wonder if these terms truly mean and represent a higher standard of quality you’re hyped to expect? Let’s begin with trying to grasp how our quality comes into play, it’s known as PAR (Pixel aspect ratio). It is a mathematical ratio that describes how the width of a pixel in a digital image compares to the height of that pixel (Very similar to square feet in units of measurements for buildings). There are a number of articles and tutorials online about this subject. To make the matter even worse there is a complicity of the PAR/DAR/SAR terminology but I will try to present the problem as simply as possible, and in regards to display monitors and DVR exporting instead of motion film cameras. After all, were all here to obtain knowledge in our security devices and how to choose wisely.

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Hurricane Proof Durable Outdoor Security Systems

The purchase and installation of security surveillance equipment for homes and businesses can represent a significant investment, and the prospect of seeing often-costly equipment damaged or destroyed by inclement weather can be heart-wrenching. Home...

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Away for Spring Break? Download Our Free Mobile Apps for Your Security System

When it comes to Spring Break, Americans are often traveling, sometimes it is just over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house and other times it is across the country.  I don’t...

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Effective Ways to Deal With School Security Challenges

Public school systems are finding greater security challenges as budget concerns rise along with an increase in violence in schools. This can significantly impact a school districts ability to improve security. School districts must...

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Security System Donations to Schools Increases

Donations to schools to pay for security system updates has increased due to the level of violence in recent school shootings. School districts are forced to reevaluate their school's security systems in order to...

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