A lot of retail stores seemed to be armed with dummy cameras nowadays. After all, they are inexpensive versions of the much more effective but pricey CCTV cameras. And for a layman, they are pretty much the same. (In case you didn’t know, dummy cameras are fake security cameras that have the camera housing minus [...]

I was visiting my cousin in Connecticut last week and was surprised to find that his house was protected by the latest gizmos and gadgets. I could see a large signboard proclaiming that his house was protected by CCTV security cameras, right from across the street. The moment I entered his driveway, I could see [...]

Almost every one knows that home security systems and burglar alarms are used to protect your family and assets from intrusions and burglary attempts. It would be naïve to list that as an advantage of using one. But as the title of this article suggests, there are a few advantages of using a home security [...]

Nothing beats the cool comfort of an air conditioner on a hot summer night. You can plug it on and instantly be transferred to a different climate zone. But hey, spare a thought for the home security, for the window air conditioner might just be the weakest link in your security setup.
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The key, the easiest pass way to your home. And how many copies of the key to your home do you posses now? And do you have an idea how many copies are actually missing or in circulation (handed over to neighbors, maid, cleaning service or a repair man)? It is surprisingly strange to find [...]

“Myths are a waste of time. They prevent progression.” - Barbara Streisand.
It’s easy to believe in something that you have only heard off. It’s difficult to confirm the authenticity of such claims. A lot of misconceptions and myths are floating around in our society about several things. There’s the ‘crocodiles in the sewer’ and [...]

Do you feel safe behind doors? This question is ironical. Almost every one of us feels safe behind the doors of our home. A sense of security prevails as we close the doors and latch it. The door is considered to be the major entry and exit point into a home not just by its [...]

If you are new to the home security market then chances are that you might be overwhelmed by the wide array of choices in the market. One term that you will hear frequently is a monitored home security system. It is termed as one of the most efficient forms of home security and hence costs [...]

You have seen it on TV and you have seen advertisements and fliers all over newspapers. The ad shows a completely wireless security system that triggers a CCTV camera into action the moment it detects movement in the yard. This camera footage is then relayed directly to constant monitoring companies who record it and inform [...]