Wireless camera systems are common these days and come in a wide variety of units and features. When it comes to securing a home or business a wireless camera system can be more than a simple security tool. I use mine to keep an eye out for delivery trucks when I am expecting a package… Read More »
A smart door lock is a nice option to have since they work with your smartphone to unlock or lock a door. Besides smartphones many new units can also be used with new technology such as Siri to help keep a home safe. Another nice feature is the ability to change codes which can be… Read More »
Wireless signal extenders, also called repeaters, are often misunderstood and while they can help a network greatly they also have there limitations. Here we explore the basic topics and capabilities of WiFi extenders. What is a WiFi Signal? WiFi signals are nothing more than small wireless radio transmission that work the same as any wireless… Read More »
Getting a good a cell signal can be a challenge in some locations. Whether it be the distance from a cell tower or the thick walls of a building. One way to solve this problem is to use a home cell phone booster. A cell phone signal booster is also a repeater and works much… Read More »
The Netgear AC1200 EX6150 is built to extend a WiFi signal in homes that have wireless dead spots. It has support for the new 802.11ac protocol that works in the 5Ghz range and also supports the older 2.4GHz range. This makes it basically compatible with most any home wireless setup old or new. It plugs… Read More »
Wireless access points (AP) and routers are often thought of as the same thing. A wireless access point is similar to a router but there are some differences What is a Wireless Access Point? AP (Access Point) have evolved over the years to mean something different than they did in the early years of WiFi.… Read More »
Video streaming devices have become very popular since they can play movies and TV shows on-demand. There are many popular electronic devices today that allows for streaming videos, with many big name companies such as Amazon and Google each having their own devices. What is a Video Streaming Device? Playing videos in the past required… Read More »
If you have an H.265+ DVR / NVR and need to install a hard drive it easy to do. Buying a kit without a hard drive and installing one yourself can save on cost. If the hard drive has gone bad it can also be replaced the same way. The internal hard drive is called… Read More »
Having a surveillance camera system around a home is something that is nice to have. There are many types available along with different types of cables and other technologies. One such system is POE units which transfer power and video over a standard Ethernet cable. POE (Power-Over-Ethernet) systems only need a standard Cat-5 or higher… Read More »
After Kodi has been used for a length of time most start to look at the many fully loaded Kodi boxes available, and there are many to choose from. Kodi minimum hardware requirements are listed as a Dual Core 2.0 GHz CPU, 1 GB of RAM, and a 3D rendering capable video card. Getting a… Read More »