A pedestal (AKA Boom up/down or Jib up/down) involves moving the camera upwards or downwards in relation to a subject. It’s different from tilting in that the entire camera ascends or descends, rather than just the angle of the camera. … Continue reading →

In most cases, alarm systems can last 20-years or more if they’re installed correctly and properly maintained. However, with advances in technology, your 20-year-old system may not have the features and capabilities you would want from a newer system. How … Continue reading →

Are PTZ Cameras good for live streaming? Sony BRC-X1000 The Sony BRC-X1000 is a highly professional PTZ camera for live streaming that can capture 4K video. It is a great option for advanced broadcasting because it offers a wide spread … Continue reading →

PTZ Camera Pan tilt zoom (PTZ) cameras come with remote camera controllers or motion-based auto tracking capabilities. Does Swann make a PTZ camera? Swann 1080P PTZ Security Camera, White- COSHD-D1080X1-US. Does night owl make a PTZ camera? Introducing Night Owl’s … Continue reading →

A capture card is an essential tool if you’re using an external device and recording or streaming on a PC. If, however, you’re streaming gameplay directly from a PC, then a capture card isn’t necessary. That’s because the source stream … Continue reading →

Nikon has a reputation for cameras with fantastic high ISO performance, which can be extremely helpful when shooting video in low light. Of course, not all of Nikon’s cameras perform equally well at high ISOs. And depending on what you … Continue reading →

For more than 75 years, Canon has been known for pioneering innovative imaging products. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of cameras, copiers, and printers, the company maintains its leadership position by continuously innovating new features and technologies. What are … Continue reading →

The short answer is that it doesn’t. 8K was really invented for immersive environments, such as wrap-around screens, planetariums, and virtual reality. (Basically, anything with a viewing angle over 60 degrees.) Can the human eye see the difference between 4K … Continue reading →

1080n is 1080 (width) by 960 (height) whereas 1080p is 1080 (height) by 1920 (width). So the n format is a lot closer to being square. Used by security cameras to better fit several images on a screen. 1 of … Continue reading →

Smart vapes are like smart modes in that the vape can adjust to different inputs. But rather than, for example, change the wattage to accommodate a new coil, the vaping device will change to the user. What does Smart mode … Continue reading →

Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., often shortened to Hikvision, is a Chinese state-owned manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance equipment for civilian and military purposes, headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Its controlling shares are owned by the Chinese government. Who … Continue reading →

Most sleep trackers are a watch worn on the wrist, and work by monitoring your body movements as you sleep to determine how much time you probably spent awake versus asleep. Some devices also look at heart rate changes during … Continue reading →

Of course, Google has its own app, called Google Fit, to track many of the same things. By comparison, though, Fitbit runs circles around Google Fit in my experience.Sure, the Google Fit app could gain some better integrations with Fitbit … Continue reading →

The red light means low battery. Ring does not have a owners manual available to download for this camera. 0 Kudos Reply. Once the recording or stream has started, the light will turn solid red and stay that way while … Continue reading →

October 29, 1969. The first node of the ARPANET was established when networking hardware was installed to UCLA and connected to a host computer on September 2, 1969, but its birthdate is taken from when the first transmission was made, … Continue reading →