Basically, the inside of our eyes glow in the dark.Most people see splashes of colors and flashes of light on a not-quite-jet-black background when their eyes are closed. It’s a phenomenon called phosphene, and it boils down to this: Our … Continue reading →

Use Cling Wrap. Industrial strength pallet wrap is good way to weatherize your connections when using extension cords outside. Wrap the connection portion of the cords tightly, using as much of the plastic wrap as needed to keep out the … Continue reading →

What is NTP and DST? Sometime the device date/time may be incorrect. In order to avoid this, HIKVISION devices use NTP (Network Time Protocol) as well as DST (Daylight Saving Time) to adjust device time. What is NTP in HIKVISION? … Continue reading →

Third, wide-angle lenses give a greater depth-of-field than telephoto lenses. In addition to using high aperture values, a wide-angle will ensure that the whole landscape is in sharp focus. These are three of the most important reasons why a wide-angle … Continue reading →

Can I use security camera as a webcam? So, can you use an IP camera as a webcam? The answer is yes. This can be done using a free software on the PC that receives and understands the encoded video … Continue reading →

That new standard, referred to as PoE Plus, is said to deliver greater electrical power to devices besides IP phones.Audin said that as PoE output increases, so does the power to the PoE power supply, which could double or triple … Continue reading →

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra sits right at the top of the company’s lineup of phones for 2021.Together with the huge 108-megapixel resolution of the main camera, the phone can achieve a whopping 100x zoom overall. Does the S20 have 100x … Continue reading →

A regular switch is not PoE enabled to supply power over Ethernet. A regular switch, however, can become PoE enabled by connecting a PoE injector or PoE splitter. Can I connect a PoE switch to a regular switch? Yes generally … Continue reading →

Tap the screen to select a button or item. On Apple Watch models with Always On, a tap brings the screen to full brightness. Why do people put their hand over their Apple Watch? Press and hold the crown: Siri … Continue reading →

Chances are you are prone to keeping your iPad with other metallic objects such as car and office keys, loose change, and other objects. Well, what you don’t know is that these objects consistently scratch the camera and might even … Continue reading →

Any device connected to the internet can be hacked, and that includes home security cameras. Wired cameras are less vulnerable than Wi-Fi cameras, and those with local storage are less vulnerable than cameras that store video on a cloud-based server. … Continue reading →

The most common reasons for not being able to view CCTV video images remotely via the Hikvision iVMS-4500 app (on your phone or computer) are: Public IP address has changed. Network cable / internet cable un-plugged. System not set-up correctly. … Continue reading →

Surveillance is the monitoring of behavior, many activities, or information for the purpose of information gathering, influencing, managing or directing.Surveillance can be used by governments to unjustifiably violate people’s privacy and is often criticized by civil liberties activists. What does … Continue reading →

Installing 30 surveillance cameras around the perimeter of the park, each with two lenses, has also enhanced security. “We can view all these cameras from the desk,” said Capt. Philip M. Wishnia, the commander of the Central Park Precinct. Do … Continue reading →

USB C to Lightning Cable [ Apple Mfi Certified] – Anker. Are Anker cords Apple certified? And while they aren’t the most durable cables, you’ll know they’re legit, capable of charging your iOS or iPadOS device. The name Anker is … Continue reading →