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All The Things That Security Cameras See

Security cameras catch everything, good or bad. Sometimes, when we think about security, we automatically think about all the bad things associated with it. You have security to protect your from the bad stuff, right? Well Coca Cola took a … Continue reading

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4 Business Benefits of Security Cameras

It’s a common misconception that only certain types of businesses need security cameras. The truth is, you don’t need to be a bank or a jeweler to benefit from video security– any business is better off for having it. Here … Continue reading

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The Most and Least Peaceful U.S. States

The U.S. Peace Index assesses the peacefulness of all 50 states in our country. Leading the pack, for the 11th consecutive year, is Maine. In last is Louisiana. Congratulations to Iowa for cracking the top ten! To determine which states … Continue reading

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Home Security and Crime Rates

Crime rates can be a shocking reality. It’s not something we like to think about, which is why we often avoid preparing for a crime. According to this infographic, home security is hugely underused relative to the amount of crime … Continue reading

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Mythbusters vs. Thermal Security Cameras

In this clip from an episode of Mythbusters, the gang tries to fool a thermal security camera with several different methods. I won’t spoil it for you, but I will say that the camera isn’t about to make it easy … Continue reading

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Crime Rates in the United States

It’s common for people to think a crime will never happen to them. Unfortunately, when you look at the numbers, it’s actually quite likely. This doesn’t mean you should be paranoid, or live your life in fear– we certainly don’t … Continue reading

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Hotel Security Tips

When we’re traveling, we don’t have as much control over our security as we do at home. But that doesn’t mean you should forget about security altogether– in fact, the number of crimes in hotels has been rising. Here are … Continue reading

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New Software Could Make Home Automation Easier

Recently, Microsoft launched a new open source software application called Mayhem. Mayhem allows the user to connect any electronic, remote device to control any other device or program. In the video below, for example, the creators use Mayhem to control … Continue reading

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The Basics of Home Security

“Home security” is a very broad term. You don’t have to have a fancy, fully-automated security system for home security to apply to you. In fact, everyone has security for their home to some degree– they might just not notice … Continue reading

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12 Home Security Tips for When You’re on Vacation: Part 1

The last thing you want to do when you’re on vacation is worry about what’s happening at home. Unfortunately, the state of your home while you’re gone is usually an afterthought to planning the trip itself. Here are twelve easy … Continue reading

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