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Security Cameras & CCTV Practices – Feb 4, 2010 – 4th Ed.
Posted by joeltjen in Blog Carnivals on February 4, 2010
Welcome to the February 4, 2010 edition of the Security Cameras and CCTV Practices blog carnival. We got several decent submissions this month everyone, so keep them coming and we’ll try to include everything we can! Remember, try to keep it relevant to security cameras and surveillance, although we will include a few “general technology” pieces as well, if interesting.
CCTV Security Cameras
ApexCCTV presents Choosing what type of Security Camera you need for your Installation posted at The CCTV Blog, saying, “Choosing the right security cameras for a particular application is an important step in designing a surveillance system, especially if you want that system to actually be an effective crime solving tool, rather than simply a deterrent.”
General Technology
Roxanne Mcann presents 30 Gadget Sites Taking the Internet by Storm posted at XRAY Technician Training.
Matthew Paulson presents Prepare for a Full Body Scan posted at American Consumer News saying, “Across the United States, airports will be introducing full body scan machines to help authorities run more effective scans of airline passengers before boarding flights. This move stems from the Christmas Day attempt bombing on a flight destined to arrive on US soil.”
Suhani presents An iPhone Security Camera posted at iPhone Help.
IP Cameras
ApexCCTV presents Axis Communications introduces IP-based mobile video surveillance solution for use in vehicles – CCTVBLOG.NET posted at CCTVBlog.net, saying, “Axis Communications has introduced a complete, IP-based mobile video surveillance solution consisting of a new series of network cameras and a network video recorder for use in buses, trains, subway cars and emergency vehicles.”
Security Systems
ApexCCTV presents Integrating your POS with Video Surveillance to Prevent Theft and Liabilities posted at HowToSurveillance, saying, “Point of Sale (POS) and video surveillance systems serve important purposes on their own; however, integrating your POS system with a video surveillance system can help to prevent several types of losses and/or liabilities from happening to restaurant/hotel/retail owners including:”
Surveillance Practices
ApexCCTV presents Arguments against Video Surveillance posted at The CCTV Blog, saying, “As the use of CCTV cameras increases across the United States and globe, so does the debate over their numbers and motives. In a previous post, Arguments for Video Surveillance, we looked at four arguments for video surveillance. These arguments included peace of mind, loss prevention, crime deterrent and crime solving.”
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Security Cameras and CCTV Practices using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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Security Cameras & CCTV Practices – Jan 5, 2010 – 3rd Ed.
Posted by joeltjen in Blog Carnivals on January 5, 2010
Welcome to the January 5, 2010 edition of Security Cameras and CCTV Practices. We hope everyone had a great holiday season and that the new year starts off wonderful! Here at ApexCCTV, we plan on continuing to push online collaboration in the physical security industry, with a focus on providing relevant information that educates the populous.
You can help by submitting relevant CCTV Industry articles, hosted on your blog or someone else’s. Simply use the carnival submission form.
Digital Video Recorders
ApexCCTV presents How Recording Resolution Effects a DVR’s Frames per Second posted at The CCTV Blog, saying, “There are a lot of variables that affect what you see on the monitor when viewing video playback files from a CCTV security camera system. Frames per second (FPS) are usually one of the first and main considerations when making a system purchase, but there are a few things you should know before running out and buying a surveillance system that simply boasts “30FPS!”.”
Security Cameras
Shawn Taylor presents Nanny Cam – How to Avoid Misusing this Security Device posted at Hidden Surveillance Camera.com.
Software
ApexCCTV presents GeoVision & AVerMedia Pros & Cons posted at The CCTV Blog, saying, “Greg, one of our technicians, compiled this quick-reference Pros & Cons guide for AVerMedia & GeoVision. These are opinions, based around several years of experience with both manufacturers, and are open for discussion. It is also not a GeoVision vs. AVerMedia war, only observations of both systems.”
ApexCCTV presents GeoVision Troubleshooting – KeyPro Not Found & Recycle Empty posted at The CCTV Blog, saying, “We recently posted a list off GeoVision OS Issues & Troubleshooting Suggestions that many of you may have found useful. Well, we came up with a few more that might be stumping some people out there and wanted to go ahead and share them. If you’ve had issues with the KeyPro Not Found or Recycle Empty errors, read on!”
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Security Cameras and CCTV Practices using our carnival submission form.
Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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Security Cameras & CCTV Practices – Nov 30, 2009 – 2nd Ed.
Posted by joeltjen in Blog Carnivals on November 30, 2009
Welcome to the November 30, 2009 edition of the Security Cameras and CCTV Practices blog carnival. We have a lot of new material in this edition, including one submission from another contributor! We are excited to have multiple contributors to this publication and do not want to be the only one submitting valuable content, so please, if you have industry-relevant blog articles, follow the submission link at the bottom of this edition.
CCTV Security Cameras
ApexCCTV presents Home Security Systems – a Cost Benefit Perspective posted at The CCTV Blog, saying, “It is becoming more and more cost-effective and important to own and install your own home security system. ApexCCTV’s Jon Hough lays it out in a short cost-benefit perspective.”
Digital Video Recorders
Shawn Taylor presents Surveillance Video Recorder ? Which One is For You posted at Hidden Surveillance Camera.com.
ApexCCTV presents Computer or PC-Based Security DVR Running Slow? – Try these Tips First posted at The CCTV Blog, saying, “Many times you will find that a PC slows down over time and begins running slow, etc. Shaun, one of ApexCCTV’s technicians, details some FREE and easy ways to speed up your computer and protect it with general maintenance and software programs.”
Software
ApexCCTV presents GeoVision & Windows OS Issues & Troubleshooting posted at The CCTV Blog, saying, “Security experts utilizing GeoVision’s systems have experienced many issues over the years with Windows integration. ApexCCTV’s lead technician shares some of those issues and the troubleshooting measures that should be taken if you are experiencing these Windows Operating System issues with your GeoVision System.”
ApexCCTV presents Detecting & Battling Key Loggers, Computer Monitoring & other Malicious Activities posted at The CCTV Blog, saying, “Malicious computer surveillance and monitoring is a very viable concern in today’s internet age. There are many ways to detect such malicious activity, some of which are detailed in this article.”
Training & Informational Videos
ApexCCTV presents How Many Frames per Second? A Comparison Video posted at The CCTV Blog, saying, “When choosing a security camera system, the recording frame rate of your DVR (digital video recorder) is a large part of the purchasing decision. The video and information in this article should make that decision much easier by showing you exactly what you’ll be getting.”
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of security cameras and cctv practices using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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A New Way to Collaborate and Share in the Physical Security Industry
Posted by joeltjen in Blog Carnivals, CCTV Articles on October 20, 2009
Welcome to the first edition of the Security Cameras and CCTV Practices Blog Carnival. Through this blog carnival, we hope to collaborate with other bloggers in the physical security industry and showcase some of their articles while building relationships.
If you are a professional in the CCTV field, we want to hear from you! Your articles can have the chance to reach a larger audience if they are chosen to appear on our monthly blog carnival. To submit one of your already posted articles, use the carnival submission form here.
The following is an example of what our monthly blog carnival posts will look like. You can view the carnival here: Security Cameras and CCTV Practices
Posted In: CCTV Security Cameras
Analog vs. Digital Resolution – TV Lines (TVL) vs. Pixels posted at The CCTV Blog
“Many people do not know the differences between Analog and Digital Resolution as pertaining to security cameras. Everyone knows that a “digital camera,” such as the one you use to capture your toddler’s first steps, captures images in digital format, but most aren’t familiar with analog resolution at all. This article by the techs over at Apex CCTV should clear up any misconceptions.”
Posted In: Digital Video Recorders
PC Based DVRs vs. Standalone DVRs posted at The CCTV Blog
“The choice between a PC Based DVR and Standalone DVR is often a difficult decision. One has to weigh his or her options between cost effectiveness, flexibility, expandability and performance before purchasing. The points & suggestions in this article should help clarify the benefits of each system.”
Posted In: Software
GeoVision vs. AVerMedia Software Overview posted at The CCTV Blog
“GeoVision and AVerMedia are two of the largest players in the CCTV Surveillance world and both produce quality DVRs and software to manage them. The decision to go with one or the other is not an easy one, but Apex CCTV has written a comparison article that will explain some of the pros and cons of each.”
Posted In: Surveillance Practices
How to Know if You Are Being Monitored Covertly posted at The CCTV Blog
“Counter surveillance measures can be just as important as physical security monitoring. For those out there that sometimes feel like you are being monitored, perhaps you are! This read demonstrates some techniques used to covertly monitor others & shows you a few different devices to keep an eye out. There can be anything from pens that are actually security camera DVRs to sprinkler heads that are actually cameras!”
Posted In: Training & Informational Videos
Common Network Troubleshooting & Information Gathering Commands posted at The CCTV Blog
“Common commands like “ping,” “tracert” and “ipconfig /all” are all well known to the “nerd” community, but many CCTV Do-It-Yourselfers and newbies don’t have any idea how to troubleshoot their network issues when trying to setup an IP-based security system. This video, again from the techs at Apex CCTV, demonstrates how to find your IP address, or default gateway, and introduces several useful network troubleshooting commands along the way.”
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security cameras and cctv practices using our carnival submission form.
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