7/27/2024
Standalone Security Cameras Buying Guide: What to Consider & Best Picks
Many homeowners hope for simple standalone security cameras with SD cards, a DIY home security camera with minimal installation, or a portable wireless surveillance camera with mobile access & smart motion detection. Fortunately, there are so many standalone security cameras with features like motion detection, two-way audio, IR night vision capability, etc. Better yet, these cameras
7/25/2024
Home Security Drones: How They Work, Drone Security Systems vs Surveillance Camera Kits
Home security drone system has been creating enormous buzz on social media in recent years, bringing new leaps toward home security and home surveillance. Today we delve into all the hype and help you better understand the differences between home surveillance drones and smart home systems. How Do Ho
7/25/2024
PC vs NVR for Camera Footage & Recording Storage
Many people are thinking about using their computer, laptop, or Mac to view and record their IP/CCTV camera and record their IP/CCTV security cameras to their PC, laptop, Mac or a spare computer instead of to a dedicated network video recorder (NVR)/digital video recorder (DVR). The question always pops up: should I record IP cameras to my computer or laptop or a dedicated NVR/DV
7/25/2024
How to Choose, Select & Buy Best PoE Switch for IP Cameras
Every now and then, we are asked by consumers on how to choose, select and buy a PoE for their IP cameras. The questions always go like this: How to select a PoE switch for my IP cameras? Should I go for or Gigabit PoE network switch for my IP security cameras? Do you have any recommendation on a PoE switch for over 4 IP cameras ? So today, we share some insights
7/19/2024
Best Security Cameras/Systems for RVs, Motorhome & Travel Trailers
When you travel in an RV, Camper or Caravan, you have all your valuables with you, which makes RV safety a big risk. Installing a RV security camera, for instance Reolink Go, will be a great deterrent to the bad guys and can prevent break-ins while the RV is parked. The RV's security camera will record the movement of any suspicious person for up to about 10 seconds, and it will send an alert t
7/18/2024
Quick Guide to Surveillance Hard Drive & Security Camera Systems with Hard Drive
We are often asked by users about the surveillance hard drive for the NVR security camera systems. The questions go like this: how to replace the internal hard drive of home security system? Can I use an external hard drive instead of an NVR? Today, we share our insights into security camera hard drive, and help consumers find the
7/16/2024
How to Catch Someone Keying/Vandalizing/Breaking Into/Stealing Your Car at Night
A while back, my friend came to me for advice on keeping an eye on her parked car out in the driveway at night after her car was vandalized and keyed. Lately, I kept hearing car owners fretting about frequent instances of their cars being keyed, broken into, damaged, vandalized or even stolen. I feel it’s necess
7/16/2024
CCTV/IP Security Camera White Screen: Reasons & Fixes
Did your CCTV security camera work fine but show white screens after months of usage? Or do your IR cameras display white screens or go white suddenly when IR kicks in at night? Today we explore possible reasons behind a white screen of your security cameras and provide helpful tips to fix the white screen problem. <h2 id="why-my-cctv-camera-shows-a-white-screen" title="Why My CCTV C