Amanda Martins
How To Fix Horizontal Lines on Security Cameras
Security cameras can sometimes show horizontal lines that distort and disturb the image. Let’s learn how to fix horizontal lines on security cameras. These pesky lines are sometimes referred to as smearing or blooming, and they tend to block your footage and, thus, decrease the security and efficiency of your security system. Whether they flicker […]
Security Cameras in Extremely Cold Weather
Outdoor cameras keep your house’s parameters safe and sound. But can security cameras work in extremely cold weather? Read on to find out. Harsh and cold seasons make us want to crawl under the covers near a fireplace and have us reaching for a warm beverage. While cameras have to stay outside, exposed to all […]
Connect Multiple Monitors to your Security Camera System (NVR, DVR)
Monitors allow you to view the cameras live. But the more, the merrier, right? This article will teach you how to connect multiple monitors to your security system. It is possible to place monitors in different parts of your home or business—for instance, one in your office and one in the break room. The connection […]
Maintain Privacy within Your Home (Best Tips)
Privacy. A basic human necessity. Doors, walls, and locks are all put in place to add to our much-needed private space. So how do you maintain privacy in your home? Being able to feel comfortable and alone inside your home is essential to basic human privacy. Thus, it is crucial to work towards this feeling […]
View security camera RTSP stream using VLC Media Player
Reviewing footage is as important as having it. Cameras now allow you to use VLC Media Player to remotely view footage live, regardless of where you are. This is all thanks to the Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) video stream that is supported by all kinds of security cameras. By transferring audio and video in real-time, […]
How to remove moisture from security cameras
Have you ever heard that tech and water are not good together? Well, the same applies to moisture. This article will give tips on how to remove moisture from security cameras. It is crucial to keep your cameras dry; they should not be exposed to any weather. Accumulated water can damage your camera and keep […]
How to install hard drives in DVRs and NVRs
The majority of recorders have a hard drive already installed. But sometimes, one isn’t enough. This article will break down how to install a hard drive in a recorder (DVR/NVR). It is also possible that you will need to replace the existing recorder, or you can add an additional one to expand the capability to […]
Difference Between Active PoE and Passive PoE Switch
Active and Passive PoE can be a great addition to your security system. But what is the difference between them? What is PoE? PoE means Power over Ethernet. This function transfers power and data through the same Ethernet cable. Thus, the reasoning behind using it is the lack of need for two separate cables. Usually, […]
How to Keep Neighbor’s Dog Away from your Yard
Not everyone is a dog person. Though I can’t relate, I can understand it. So, what are ways to keep your neighbor’s dog away from your yard? There are various tactics, both from your end and a legal way that you can take the initiative to keep the dog in the house it belongs in. […]
How to Stop Illegal Dumping on Your Property
No one likes trash in their home. But illegal dumpings happen. Here is a guide to preventing illegal dumping on your property. Not only are there dumpings a headache to homeowners, but they can cost you to clean up and even devalue your property. That raises the question, how do you prevent illegal dumping on […]