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So you’ve bought a camera or two, and now you’re wondering what to do next? Getting the right camera is important, of course, but perhaps even more important is finding a good place to put it. Even the best camera in the world won’t do anything for you if it’s placed in the wrong spot.Continue reading “Security Cameras 103: Camera placement”

Questions to ask before buying a camera: Before dropping thousands of dollars on a camera system, it pays to ask yourself a few questions about what you need and whether the cameras you’re looking at will meet those needs, such as: Are cameras even allowed where you live? Are you required to post signage thatContinue reading “Security Cameras 102: Basic buying guide”

Wyze has been making a name for itself in recent years by releasing highly-featured security cameras (among other smart devices) at surprisingly low costs (generally under $40). In this case, we’ll take a look at their most recent camera (as of this writing), the Wyze Cam v3, and some of its pros and cons. WyzeContinue reading “Security Camera Review: Wyze Cam v3”

Let’s go over the basics real quick about what security cameras are for, the basic types of security cameras, and whether you need some. What are security cameras for? Quite a lot, actually! Even though cameras are often limited in many ways, they can still be a useful tool in your home security toolkit, dependingContinue reading “Security Cameras 101: Where to start”

Even easier on the wallet than the last set of tips were, most of these tips are free! That’s because they’re all about your behavior. After all, it doesn’t matter how expensive your locks are if you leave the door open! Routine Make a routine that you follow every night before bed and every timeContinue reading “Home Security 103: Basic security habits”

We’ll go through the basics here to help you figure out how to improve your home’s security with the least effort and cost. These are tips that will apply to most people in most situations, and everyone should seriously consider taking the steps suggested here. Doors Lock it up! The easiest way to keep peopleContinue reading “Home Security 102: Basic physical security”

What is “home security” and why should I care? We’ll define home security here to include all measures taken to preserve the safety, belongings, and peace-of-mind of a home’s occupants from anyone who is not welcome on the premises. As for why you should care… well, presumably you have a basic sense of self-preservation and would ratherContinue reading “Home Security 101: Where do I even start?”