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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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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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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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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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