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Smart Home Automation: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
As with all things, there are upsides and downsides, and home automation is no different in that respect. While smart home automation has a number of benefits to the savvy homeowner, there are some aspects that may not please everyone. When considering installing smart home technology in your home, it pays to be aware of…
Read MoreSix Do’s and Don’ts for a Successful Small Business Security
Small business security is, on the surface, not much different from home security. They use the same security equipment to secure spaces of similar size, in many cases. Yet the difference in how the varying spaces are used, and when, means security needs for one can be much different in some ways than for the…
Read MoreFour Ways to Completely Sabotage Your Home Security System
Ultimately, a home security system is only as good as how you use it. Far too many people with otherwise state of the art home security systems find themselves burglarized because they inadvertently sabotaged their own own home security. You can spend a fortune outfitting your home like Fort Knox and still be victimized by…
Read MoreBest Steps to Finding the Perfect Small Business Security
You’ve decided to get a security system to better protect your small business. You know you need one. But do you know how to go about getting one — the best, tested steps to find the perfect small business security system? While it’s not a overly complex process, for best results it’s one you’ll need…
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions About Small Business Security
For those looking into the options for security systems for their small businesses, it can be easy to mistake common perceptions and mistakes for the wisdom of the crowd, leaving to possibly erroneous ideas about what’s best for the business and its safety. For instance, some will tell you that, if your small business is…
Read MoreFive Compelling Reasons Why You Need Home Security
Looking for reasons you may need a home security system? There are many compelling reasons you should pick up a home security system, both for protection and convenience. A home security system is an investment, of course. In addition to purchasing the equipment, you’ll likely need to pay a monthly fee for home monitoring. So…
Read MoreHome Security: Expectations vs. Reality
When you get your first home security system, it can be easy to fall into certain expectations that don’t necessarily agree with the reality of things. These expectations can be both positive and negative, but either way, it’s important to note the truth in each case to best gauge how effective your home security system…
Read MoreFive Things About Home Automation You May Not Have Known
Home automation seems fairly self-explanatory: a network of technical systems that puts your home’s essential functions in the palm of your hand, allowing you to control everything with the greatest of ease. And all of that is true, of course, but it’s hardly the entire story. There are a number of things about home automation…
Read MoreFive Little Changes That’ll Make a Big Difference With Your Home Security System
Your home security system is installed. The cameras are up, the motion sensors placed, the locks secured. Your home is safe, snug as a bug in a rug. But what else can you do to keep your home safe? What little changes can you make to create a big difference? Not every home security system…
Read MoreFive Things Your Boss Wishes You Knew About Small Business Security
You may not own a small business, but if you work for one, security is still a major issue to keep in mind when you conducting business for your employer. There are a variety of things to keep in mind about small business security that your boss would greatly appreciate you using on the job.…
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