Google actually acquired Waze for more than a billion dollars back in 2013, but since then the apps have continued to operate independently. They service similar functions in getting you around, but they offer two different methods of doing so. … Continue reading →

Unfortunately for potential stock market investors, Chick-fil-A is a privately held company and therefore does not trade on the stock market. This means there is no Chick-fil-A stock symbol or stock ticker to look for on Robinhood or any other … Continue reading →

You can view live video in 4K from Arlo Ultra in these ways: Your mobile device is connected to the same local network as your Arlo SmartHub or base station. This lets you live stream 4K content. You inserted a … Continue reading →

6 Scary Signs Your Slow iPhone May Have Been Hacked Suspicious Activity. Strange Alerts and Pop-Ups. A Sudden Increase In Data Usage. The Appearance Of Calls Or Texts You Didn’t Make. Phone Lags And Crashes. Increased Battery Drainage. Can I … Continue reading →

Both Lorex and Ezviz are providers of home security systems, including cameras and smart home accessories. They are also both owned by Chinese companies: Lorex is a subsidiary of Dahua Technology, and Ezviz is a video surveillance camera brand owned … Continue reading →

ARRI’s EF Mount (LBUS) The EF Mount (LBUS) allows EF mount lenses to be used on the ALEXA Mini LF and ALEXA Mini. The use of Canon EF mount lenses on motion picture cameras has been a popular way to … Continue reading →

A varifocal camera allows you to adjust between its top and bottom limits on its view angle. This means that you have the ability to manually set both the view angle and level of zoom. What does a varifocal lens … Continue reading →

How to Pick the Right Camera Lens to Fit Your Needs Aperture. Maximum aperture is stated on all lenses. Focal Length. The first thing to consider when choosing your new lens is the focal length. Fixed or Zoom. Crop Factor. … Continue reading →

If you want to tell if a security camera has audio, one of the easiest ways about it is to look around it. Though usually small, the microphone in a camera is generally very easy to spot. It should be … Continue reading →

Finally, owls have “eyeshine.” Eyeshine is a result of an animal’s tapetum lucidum—a layer of tissue behind the retina that reflects visible light. This reflection dramatically increases the light available to the animal’s photoreceptors, and gives it superior night vision. … Continue reading →

How to Choose the Best DVR for a Professionally Installed Security Surveillance System Check the DVR’s Recording and Playback Resolution Specs. Don’t Pay to Access Security Camera Footage. Look at Long Term Costs and Invest in Video Storage Technology. Ensure … Continue reading →

2? Put DVR or NVR on an Attic or Ceiling. One possible spot is to put the CCTV DVR/NVR in a drop ceiling or even an attic that is out of intruders’ reach. The wiring could be a tricky part … Continue reading →

Setting Up Motion Detection On Your Hikvision Recorder Step 1: Setting Up Your Schedule. With a mouse connected to your recorder right click on the screen and select Main Menu. Step 2: Configuring Your Motion Settings. Now that you have … Continue reading →

An IP camera, or Internet protocol camera, is a type of digital security camera that receives and sends video footage via an IP network. They are commonly used for surveillance. Unlike analog closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV), IP cameras do not … Continue reading →

A network video recorder (NVR) is a specialized computer system that includes a software program that records video in a digital format to a disk drive, USB flash drive, SD memory card or other mass storage device. Can I use … Continue reading →