Smart Homes: Invest Now to Save Later
A smart home is an investment in yourself and your future. Sure, the initial costs may sound a little steep, but think about what you’ll gain and save in the…
How to Avoid False Alarms in Your Home Security System
Though a home alarm is an important gadget to invest in, the sound alert is the last thing one wishes to hear. The alarm going off can never be triggered…
Monitoring Employees is Not the Goal in Workplace Surveillance
Aside from inflation, few topics today generate as much digital ink as employee monitoring. The business press, and even some mainstream news outlets, have been filled with articles expressing concerns…
Using Artificial Intelligence to Create Synthetic Audio
Have been looking for ways to add personality to the projects that you are working on? Or if you want a unique voice, synthetic voice creation is something that may…
How to Keep Your Home Security System Clean
Household items can be hotbeds for germs, but some of the most contaminated items might surprise you. To identify the germiest offenders, Vivint conducted three-gram stain and culture swab tests…
Reputable & Recommended Security Camera Companies
Since the advent of technology, the concept of privacy and using video surveillance have become a controversial topic. Nevertheless, the value of surveillance in businesses or properties must be considered…
Features Necessary for Vehicle GPS Tracking
A GPS tracker is a device that uses Global Positioning System to track the location of a vehicle or person. It can also be used for tracking the movement of…
How Technology is Changing the Home Security Game
In the past, home security was often as simple as locking the doors and windows and setting an alarm system. However, with the rapid advances in technology, the future of…
Seasonal Cyber Security Shopping Tips
Many people are eager to celebrate the beauty of the holiday season with parties, parades, poinsettias and presents. For some, the holidays are truly a special time, radiating a cheer…
How to Tell if Your USB is Weaponized
USB drives are incredibly convenient and widely used. Unfortunately, that means some cybercriminals capitalize on their popularity and weaponize them as attack methods.Here are some ways to tell if a…
How to Know if Your Rental Meets Safety Standards
As a landlord, you must adhere to specific legal guidelines. You are responsible for keeping your tenants' apartments livable and secure. The rules differ from state to state, but there…
How to Use a Smart Display as a Security Camera
In the modern age, virtually every smart home device is equipped with some type of camera— from phones and laptops, to video doorbells and microwaves. The popularity of camera-equipped devices…
Tech Trends that are Transforming School Buses: GPS Trackers & More
School buses have come a long way since their inception. They have been transformed from being simple vehicles that transport students to and from school to high-tech machines that are…
Can Parents Legally Record Social Workers or Law Enforcement?
Can parents legally record interactions with government social workers, law enforcement, or others? Must they provide notice that the conversation is being recorded or otherwise get consent?Not surprisingly, the answers…
How Far Away Can a Wireless Security Camera Work? | Improving IP Camera Range
Wireless security cameras have different wireless ranges depending on the technologies they use, usually operating within a range of 150 feet, but occasionally up to as much as 500 feet. Homes,…
Apple Announces 3 New Security Features
Apple has announced three new security features focused on protecting user data in the cloud: iMessage Contact Key Verification, Security Keys for Apple ID, and Advanced Data Protection for iCloud.iMessage…
How to Find Out Who’s Spying on You
It seems like a worst-case scenario from a TV show’s exposé. You check into your vacation rental and start relaxing, only to find out that the owner of the rental has…
The Effectiveness of GPS Criminal Offender Monitoring
In the era of technology, GPS is something that has become very common to us. We use it to find our way in unknown areas, to keep track of our…
Are Your Smart Devices Eavesdropping On You?
Have you ever had a conversation about a topic, and then later that day you start seeing news, ads or updates about that subject, and said to yourself, “This can’t…
How the FBI Can be Aware of Suspects Before They Commit Crimes
The disclosure by the FBI to The Associated Press creates a new timeline for when law enforcement was first alerted to Anderson Lee Aldrich, the recent Colorado shooter, as a…
Stolen Laptop? Here’s How You Can Track It
A stolen laptop isn't something you deal with everyday, but if it happens, it's a real pain. Apart from the market value of the laptop, the loss may extend to…
Keep Your Home Safe Without Compromising Its Aesthetic Appeal
Your home is your sanctuary. It’s the place where you can relax and feel safe after a long day at work. You want to make sure that your home is…
How to Tell If Someone Is “Phrogging” in Your Home
With the increased cost of housing, inflation, and unemployment caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. is facing record-high numbers of homelessness. As of January 2020, more than 580,000 people…
Do Fake Security Signs Work?
Everyone wants their home to feel safe and secure, but choosing the most effective way to protect it can be a daunting task. Home security systems—especially those that incorporate smart…
LiveListen: Useful Technology or Electronic Surveillance?
Earlier this year, social media users may have been surprised to see #LiveListen trending on websites such as Twitter and TikTok. This hashtag represented one of Apple’s newest innovations called…