When it comes to security, many of us are really good at ensuring our homes are secure but not all that great at ensuring we are secure when going online. With so many of us now having to work from home, online security has never been more important. Unfortunately there are criminals out there that are taking advantage of the current situation and trying to be fit from the amount of people that are working online from home that may not be as security savvy as others. It is important to ensure that any device you use that is capable... Read More »

Most people when you mention CCTV systems automatically think about the security of their property and garden but another much more enjoyable reason to have CCTV installed at your property is to watch the wildlife visitors that appear in your garden at night and also in the daylight hours when no one is around to disturb them. When you are siting the cameras think about the areas that might attract birds and animals such as feeding stations and ponds and water features as the creatures come to feed or take a drink. You may be lucky enough to catch sight... Read More »

Having CCTV can prove very useful at times and even just the presence of a camera can be enough to put people off trying to enter your property or your vehicles. If you have a CCTV system then you may only watch it if you suspect someone had been on your property, but you may miss some important footage. Often with CCTV systems you can set them up to alert you to movement. This can usually be set to only alert you at certain times of the day such as at night when there is no reason for anyone else... Read More »

CCTV systems are a very popular way of securing business premises and also residential properties. With an IP camera often costing less than £40, it is often seen as an must have security device. When recording using a CCTV system, outside of your property it is important that you are aware of the rules and regulations. Firstly you need to ensure that the recordings are only showing your property, if you catch the edge of someone else drive then that may not be a major issue but if your camera is pointing across to view their front door then you... Read More »

If you have recently purchased or looking to purchase a CCTV system you need to think carefully about where you are going to position, not only the cameras but also the recording box (if it has one). If you are just installing an IP camera that has a memory card inside it then you will need to position it in a place that covers the area you want to secure. Be sure to put the camera up as high as possible to avoid it being tampered with or damaged. If you are installing a multi camera system, be sure to... Read More »