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Security cameras – Fun with Fido

Fun and practical use for security cameras Time to lighten up. We need to step back and have a little fun with the security cameras and tech in our lives. Based on personal experience, here’s a tip for a fun and creative use of video surveillance technology. Security...

CCTV camera surveillance – unplanned obsolescence?

”I always feel like somebody’s watching me” - Rockwell The CCTV camera surveillance industry is the latest traditional “old school” stable business to be impacted by advances in technology. With digital cameras available in everything from cellphones to computers,...

Apple HomeKit Secure Video – Is it really secure?

Scared yet? Apple HomeKit Secure Video is supposed to be the ultimate in privacy and security from Apple. Strong encryption and attention to privacy features are heavily touted as better than other security camera systems. (In Apple's world of mass market consumer...

Smart lock locked you out of your home?

What is a smart lock? One of the more popular smart home products is the smart lock. It certainly is tempting to be able to open, close, lock, and unlock your door without having to carry around a notched piece of metal with you at all times. Keys have been around for...

Ultimate CCTV Security Camera Privacy?

Scared Yet? I just read another clickbait article trying to scare all of us about CCTV security camera privacy and security. This one mentions some research done by what I’m sure are some decent geeks that found an interesting tidbit. Looking at the Internet traffic...