My ZoneMinder Surveillance Setup
I’ve written about many different aspects of my smart home over the years. However, I haven’t dedicated an article to my surveillance system, powered by ZoneMinder. Maybe I haven’t written about it …
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Neo Siren Alarm Review (Z-Wave)
I have an alarm system with a siren. However, the siren isn’t loud enough to be heard clearly throughout our home. It’s easy to miss if we are sleeping or listening to …
4 Reasons Good Personal Cybersecurity Practices Are Important
Are you practicing good personal cybersecurity? Cybersecurity refers to the measures taken to protect computer networks, devices, and data from unauthorized or criminal use. It’s also the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, …
Alexa Guard Overview & Integration w/Home Assistant
Alexa Guard is a feature of Amazon Echo devices that protects your home while you’re away. It can listen for sounds that indicate danger, either from an intruder or something else going …
7-Step Tech Checklist for Moving Out of a Smart Home
Moving out of any home is often a stressful and laborious task. Moving out of a smart home complicates matters even further. You’ve spent all that time customizing the home to your …
OpenDNS Review: Network Security and Parental Controls
The Internet is a fantastic place filled with helpful resources, ways of connecting with friends and family, and the answers to many of your questions. Unfortunately, it is also filled with predators, …
9 Ways a Smart Home Improves Safety and Security
Smart homes are great for making your life easier and making your home feel more modern, or even futuristic. A lot of the features in my smart home are for convenience (e.g. …