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Yes, You Can Fake It: Protect Your Commercial Property and Deter Crime By Putting Up Fake Cameras

Faking to survive is actually prevalent in Nature. Humans do it, so do animals, even bugs. Faking something, especially when it pertains to someone's size or capability, can work to your advantage, especially when you're trying to scare away an attacker... Read >

Bug Detectors: A Means to Fight Back Voyeurism

Voyeurism can put anyone at any time at risk. These days, the problem is not just as simple as having a neighbor or some stranger peeking through a hole in the wall or behind the shrubs. Some people even get videotaped without their permission and their... Read >

Security and Dummy Cameras

In many homes and establishments, where there are real video surveillance cameras, there are also dummy cameras installed. Dummy cameras are often utilized to work in conjunction with fully functional surveillance equipment in order to discourage illegal... Read >

What You Can Expect When Buying CCTV LCD Video Monitors

Older surveillance systems made do with the big, bulky CRT. Although functional and affordable, it was also rather limited in producing images that are sharp and clear. In some cases, the problem with hazy images was even confounded by the fact that most ... Read >

The Electronic Dog Chaser: An Effective, Humane Way to Stop Aggressive Dogs

Having problems with aggressive dogs in the neighborhood? While some dogs are friendly enough to touch and play with and others nonchalant enough to ignore, there are some that are rather worrisome. Some dogs are untrained or not used to human presence. I... Read >

The Most Important Accessories You Should Have for Camera and Surveillance Gadgets

A home or business surveillance system is only effective if it is a complete working system. Take a component out and you will have crippled equipment that could no longer protect you and deter crime effectively. Here are some of the most important came... Read >

Fire Starters: How to Survive the Wilderness with Fire Starting Gadgets

Whether you plan to have a week-long hike or just a day adventure in the wilderness, you need to be prepared for an emergency. You will not know when you might slip on the rocks, or be attacked by wild animals. Preparing a wilderness survival kit is the b... Read >

Workplace Surveillance: Use the Right Surveillance Equipment

When it comes to crime, even the workplace is not exempt. In fact, some of the most important crimes of our time were committed in the workplace. These include, among others, theft, harrassment and even more violent acts of physical aggression. As a me... Read >

Tips for Using a Self-Recording DVR Hidden Camera

Most people would treat surveillance equipment such as hidden cameras as luxuries or required only for places of business. They couldn't be more wrong. When personal security and safety is a rising concern, surveillance equipment has become the requisite ... Read >

Emergency Food: Survival Kit Must-Have

Surviving an emergency has nothing to do with luck. In fact, if luck plays any part at all, it's probably too small for most people to actually benefit from. The best way to survive an emergency - any emergency - is to be prepared, aware and know what t... Read >

Tips on How to Effectively Practice Using Throwing Stars

By now, you're probably already familiar with throwing stars. These are the quintessential ninja weapons apart from the katana and no ninjitsu practitioner should ever be without it. The throwing star, also known as the shuriken, can be a formidable sel... Read >

Hidden Cameras: Which Type Do You Need

Hidden cameras are an important component of a surveillance system. They can record sureptitiously and can be an effective means to monitor activities and provide evidence in case of a crime or a violation. Get to know the different types of hidden came... Read >

Stun Your Assailant with a Stun Alarm Flashlight

Another powerful self-defense device you might want to consider is the stun alarm flashlight. It's a multi-purpose gadget that is functional and portable. Should this be your gadget of choice? Here is a look at its features and functions: What is a ... Read >

Voice Alert Home Protection System: How to Use

Each day, more than a dozen homes get burglarized, costing homeowners thousands of dollars in stolen and damaged properties. This is the reason why homeowners spend thousands of dollars each year to install home security and surveillance systems that wil... Read >

Hiking Survival Items to NEVER Leave Without

You could probably just buy a commercial survival hiking pack but if you want to bring a pack that caters to your own specific needs, consider putting together one yourself. Here's how: Have enough water to keep you hydrated Human beings can survive ... Read >