False alarms do occasionally occur, despite the use of cutting-edge technology. Faulty equipment, dead batteries, user error, improper installation, and other reasons- these all contribute to false alarms. And false alarms are annoying. Annoying to you and your household, your neighbors, the alarm monitoring station, and, potentially, the emergency services. But false alarms … [Read more...] about How To Prevent False Alarms
Articles outlining how to accomplish and achieve specific security goals
Sometimes you just simply need to know how to get stuff done. And that's what we do in our "How To" articles. We outline the steps and keep it simple, presenting the basics so you can accomplish your security goals and go protect what what is valuable in your life, whether that's your family, your home, your identity or your digital assets. Be smart and stay safe.
How to Backup Your Family’s Data
It's no secret that our lives are increasingly digital. We rely on computers for everything from work and school to entertainment and communication. And as more and more of our daily lives move online, it's becoming more important than ever to have a backup plan for our digital stuff. And if you have a family, it’s important that you consider how to backup your family’s … [Read more...] about How to Backup Your Family’s Data
10 Ways To Improve Your Netflix Account Security
Netflix has changed the way we consume entertainment. Just a few short years ago, the idea that you can watch shows or movies without advertisements, pause them, and then continue watching them on a TV, laptop, tablet or even smartphone was a futuristic dream. But Netflix has made the future a reality over the past 5 years. Netflix (and those services like it) are now the … [Read more...] about 10 Ways To Improve Your Netflix Account Security
How To Secure Your Home Using the 6 D’s
No one wants to see D's on their report card. But when it comes to home security, D's are the key. Unfortunately, when people think about securing their home, they often don't take a broad enough approach. In this guide, we outline how to secure your home using the 6 D's principles: Deter, Delay, Deny, Detect, Dispatch and Document. This will hopefully broaden your idea of home … [Read more...] about How To Secure Your Home Using the 6 D’s
How To Hide A Trail Cam For Home Security
When most people think of home security, they think of alarm systems and security cameras. But there is another type of camera that can be effective at keeping your home safe- a trail camera. There are several advantages that a trail cam offers for home security. Understanding what a trail cam is and does and the features that make it unique is important. This understanding … [Read more...] about How To Hide A Trail Cam For Home Security