Category Archives: keyless entry

Lockitron: A Keyless Entry App

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Chad

  With the number of apps available, it is good to know that some of these apps are being used for the welfare of home safety and security. One of these apps being used today is Lockitron, a keyless entry … Continue reading →

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Hotel Security Tips

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Chad

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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The Basics of Home Security

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Chad

“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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Insights About Home Automation

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Chad

Home automation is becoming increasingly affordable, simple, and popular. This infographic shows how much home automation grew last year– and it will only keep getting bigger.    

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Hollywood Home Security

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Chad

Home security is important for everybody, but sometimes, people take it to the next level. This home in the Hollywood Hills has a 650-pound, bomb-proof door, a helipad for emergency escapes, and full automation. After all, if you lived in … Continue reading →

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Smart Home Technology Rises in Popularity and Affordability

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Chad

Having a smart home used to be a luxury that only the wealthy could afford. But as technology becomes cheaper and more easily integrated, it’s likely we’ll start seeing it in neighborhoods all over the United States. According to Press-Enterprise,  the … Continue reading →

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A Shocking Look at School Bullying

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Chad

Bullying has been around for a long time, but it has certainly changed over the years. Today there are more outlets for bullying and harassment than ever, and a lot of research that shows at the effects of such acts. … Continue reading →

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Safety Tips for Living Alone

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Chad

We all know that being home alone can be a bit spooky at times. For people who live alone all the time, it’s something you have to get used to. In these cases, safety is of the utmost importance. You … Continue reading →

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6 Opportunities That Burglars Look For

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Chad

  1) Easy entry points — unlocked doors/windows, easy-to-open doors/windows (sliding windows or patio doors that can be lifted out of their tracks), breakable glass in or near doors that could allow the door to be unlocked, doors that can … Continue reading →

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How will biometrics affect our privacy?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Chad

All of us have seen movies where someone has a done a retinal or eye scan to pass though a door, etc. That is a prime example of a biometric system. Biometrics is a collection of measures of human physiology and … Continue reading →

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