1/5/2026
How to Play H.264 File in VLC: Easy & Simple Guide That Works
To use VLC media player to play H.264 encoded files from CCTV cameras or DVR/NVR security system, you need to update VLC to the latest version or convert H264 video to MP4. In this post, we will recommend the best VLC player settings to make it able to play H264 files. We will also mention some tips to help you if you encounter some trouble in this process. <h2 id="what-is-an-h-264-file-" t
1/5/2026
Smart Home Devices to Turn Your New Home into a Safe & Smart One
Wouldn’t you love to add on some smart home devices for your newly built home or a newly rented house to make it safer and smarter? The global smart home market is a multi-billion-dollar industry, valued at approximately $120–170 billion at present, and is expected to grow to several hundred billion dollars by 2030–2035. If you need some top smart home devices for your new residen
1/4/2026
Security Camera Resolution: A Major Factor Contributes to Crisp Images
Want higher security camera resolution to read license plates or identify an intruder's face? You are not alone. However, many said-to-be high definition security cameras may not offer the ideal resolution and their images even become blurry when you zoom in for more details. So, it is important to learn what is the best resolution for
1/4/2026
How to Set Up Remote Camera Monitoring: Step by Step Guide
You can realize cctv remote viewing from anywhere in two ways: connecting IP cameras over the Internet via an APP/Client, or setting up port forwarding. In this post, we'll show you what to do when you can't view security cameras remotely and give you practical tips to solve your problem. <h2 id="what-is-remote-viewing-camera-" title="What is Remo
12/30/2025
How to Set Up, Connect and Record a CCTV Security Camera without DVRs/NVRs
Many modern CCTV camera setups now all require DVRs or NVRs for storage and management. With the ability to connect directly to your network and transmit data over the internet, setting up an IP camera without a DVR/NVR has become increasingly popular. Many users may have questions like these in mind: "How to set up a C
12/27/2025
4K vs 1440p vs 1080p vs 720p: How to Choose
In the sphere of digital technology, you may frequently encounter terms like 4K, 1440p, 1080p, and 720p. They represent different screen resolutions and are critical in determining the quality of display on various devices, including security cameras, televisions, gaming consoles, and so on. Despite being commonly used, these terms
12/22/2025
Dorm Security: How to Keep Yourself & Your Valuables Safe & Secure
With all kinds of people coming in and out the dorm at all hours, you’ll need to take the dorm security seriously to save yourself a bundle of grief, loss, and pains. Between 2010 and 2012, there were 33,883 robberies and burglaries in student residence across the nation - an average of over 11,000 per year, according to the Campus Safety and Security Data. To avoid yourself becom
12/22/2025
Top Campus Safety Tips for College Students & Schools
Campus security is always a frequent topic of discussion with the presence of school violence. The campus safety statistics 2017 show that, there were 27,048 on-campus criminal incidents reported to police and security agencies. To make yourself and your property safe on campus, these following practical campus safety tips for college students, including incoming freshme