by [email protected] | May 16, 2014 | Tech Tips
Here is a short and sweet one: If your ladders are hard to open, use some silicone spray lubricant on the joints – they will be much easier to use. A common misconception is something like WD-40, this is not a good long-term lubricant. Use the silicone spray. These... by [email protected] | May 15, 2014 | Tech Tips
As we get into the hotter months of the year, it is vital to keep hydrated by drinking lots of water. Here is one of my tricks: I fill a water bottle 1/3 of the way with water; then freeze it overnight. In the morning, I fill it the rest of the way with cold... by [email protected] | May 14, 2014 | Tech Tips
There are many cases when a customer and/or a technician will need an owner’s manual. A customer should be able to obtain a security system owners manual in one of several ways: The technician gives it to them at the time of installation rather than... by [email protected] | May 13, 2014 | Tech Tips
The Speco Intensifier series cameras are great cameras – great picture, good night vision, and rugged housings. Did you know there is a setup menu? Out of the box, they will perform pretty good, but the setup menu allows us to get the most out of them. For... by [email protected] | May 12, 2014 | Tech Tips
CO detectors have a life-span of about 5 years. When they reach their end-of-life, they start a beep about once every 30-seconds to indicate they need maintenance. It is a high-pitched chirp similar to a 120VAC smoke detector with a low battery. When you hear this, it... by [email protected] | May 9, 2014 | Residential Security, Tech Tips
When configuring a DVR for smart-phone access, it is important to configure TWO sites per location. It sounds weird, here is the explanation: When the you accesses the system from off site, through the Internet, you will use the DDNS name...
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