Security Archive

If you’ve ever been caught fumbling for your keys in the cold, you know how frustrating it can be. The same goes if you’re coming home after dark and the porch light is off. But to paraphrase Doc Brown, “where we’re going, we don’t need keys”. Nowadays, a biometric or combination lock can completely eliminate all the fumbling. It also allows you to let people …

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 …