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Recording Live Surveillance Feeds On Your Computer With Bandicam

So what happens when you are viewing a camera system, either online or at work but don’t have permissions on that Digital Video Recorder or Network Video Recorder and still want to record what...

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CCTV Installation and Wiring Options

CCTV Installation and Wiring Options Today there are a lot of options when it comes to choosing a quality CCTV security system. You may decide to go with a traditional analog system, HD-SDI, HD-CVI...

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Using Your Security DVR or NVR for Automation

When it comes to home security there are many options out there.  When I was looking for a DVR I wanted a full featured DVR in a small package.  I came across the Techpro...

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CCTV Articles, i-502

The Mysterious WAC 314-55-083, aka the I-502 Security Camera Law

Ever since the citizens of the great state of Washington passed Initiative 502, there has been a constantly evolving code WA 314-55.  This code has all of the restrictions, safeguards, and regulations of the...

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How to complement your CCTV security system with various accessories

Buying a CCTV security system is a big thing and should not be taken lightly. Knowing which DVR or NVR to purchase is vital, and knowing the cameras you need to do the job...

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Video Surveillance – Why is it important to have a CCTV system?

First thing to decide is what do you want to accomplish with your CCTV system. There are many reasons to consider a camera system, but what is your primary desire? If it...

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Big Brother is Watching You!

Have you ever had that feeling that someone’s is watching you? Chances are, you’re right!  If you often spend time in any major city, government building, bank, shopping center, airport, train station, port, and...

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What is an Access Control Smart Card?

Smart cards are generally a plastic card that has an embedded microchip and possibly a micro-processor. These chips can store data or process data. The data is usually associated with information and a value...

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Preventing Restaurant Theft

From employees to guests, no one can escape Video Surveillance In my years in the business, I have seen that restaurants and bars have about the highest need for video security. Why, do you...

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Biometrics and Security – It’s all about Access Control

Biometrics is the measurable features or characteristics of a human. These traits can be used to identify people for access control to a building or devices and anything in between. In today’s tech-savvy world...

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Access Control – Understanding the Basics

Access control is a combination of hardware and software that controls access to entry points of a structure or property. It can be used for commercial or residential applications. The purpose of these products is...

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CCTV Articles, i-502

Debunking the Myths of Washington’s New I-502 Security Camera Rules

With the passing of Washington's I-502 Initiative, there have been a lot of companies coming out of the woodwork trying to "capitalize", or as I like to call it "stealing" from america's first great...

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Frame Rate vs Resolution in Security DVRs – Which is More Important

When configuring a DVR a very common question is what is the difference between frame rate and resolution and which is more important to have at a higher rate? Of course my answer is...

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How to Configure the OSD (On Screen Display) of an HD-CVI security camera

The following instructions will allow for fine adjustments of Security Camera King CVIOB-EL1MPIR50 and CVIOD-EL1MPIR50 HD-CVI security cameras on DVR-CVI4120M and DVR-CVI8240M HD-CVI DVRs. 1. Click on the right mouse button to open the...

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How to Prevent False Alarms with Your Security Camera System

I don’t know about you, but I get really annoyed by my camera system sending me alerts for motion and there is nothing there. There are several things that can cause this and...

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