Security Archive

In today’s world, you can’t be too careful about security. Whether at home or at work, surveillance cameras are quickly becoming the rule rather than the exception. But security cameras come with some significant disadvantages. To begin with, they can get pricey. And what’s more, you need somewhere to store the data. This can require a local server, which means running a bunch of wires. …

When someone comes to your door, you might want to know who it is before you answer. Maybe your neighborhood is being targeted by salespeople, or maybe there are missionaries canvassing your neighborhood. Or perhaps you have more personal reasons to avoid a particular person. Peepholes have been available for this purpose for ages. And, in general, they’re a pretty effective solution. But what do …

It wasn’t long ago that getting a home security system installed was a real headache. You had to set an appointment, meet with the vendor, agree on where sensors would be placed, and set a date and time for installation. Then the installer had to run wires through your house, drilling holes in your door trim and turning your front windows into a Terminator-style mess …

These days, it seems like everything we purchase has become “smart”. We’ve got smart TVs, smart appliances, and even smart toasters. Today, there’s another smart product on the market – the Bluetooth-enabled smart lock. In a lot of ways, a product like this makes sense. There are several problems we face in daily life that are directly resolved by this deadbolt. Maybe your in-laws are …

How can a doorbell protect you home? Smart video doorbells offer new and exciting solutions to the age-old challenge of keeping it safe from crime. At one time, you could scare predators away just by pasting a security system sticker on your front door. However, as many homeowners realized, it didn’t prevent your home from being ransacked while you are away, and didn’t add much …