Senior citizens are some of the most vulnerable people in today's modern society. It is devastating when I see reports of their abuse in the news and on social media. However, it is even more unbearable and disturbing when it happens to a loved one who might be forced into a situation where they ...

I'll admit it - I have never been a fan of battery powered security cameras and have stayed away from them in the past. I am a set-it-and-forget-it type of person and that is probably why batteries have never appealed to me. Well all that changed when I started writing this Reolink Argus review....

When I first started toying with the idea of getting a NAS for our home, I didn't realise how much a part of our daily life it would eventually become. Let me take you back to where it all began...The problemMy wife and I have separate laptops and we often need to access common ...

While I have owned and reviewed quite a few outdoor IP cameras and pan-tilt indoor cameras regular readers will note that my DIY CCTV system does not include a Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera. I have even got a few emails asking me why I don't write much about PTZ cameras. This was not deliberate, I ...

Hikvision and Dahua are two of the most popular IP camera brands among DIY enthusiasts. Most of my cameras are from Hikvision, but that's more due to my lack of experience when I first got into DIY CCTV.Often when I saw recommendations being made online, it went like this: "Just go with ...

There's been an explosion of hidden cameras in recent years, with cameras now available in nearly every shape and form you can image. Everyday stuff such as clocks, desk alarms, computer speakers, power plugs, even kids toys have been discreetly turned into high-tech high resolution spy ...

When I first started using a NAS as my DIY NVR, it was more of an experiment than anything else. I originally purchased the NAS for backing up all our devices and for media serving duties. But I soon realised it could also serve as an NVR. With QNAP now including 8 NVR channels for free in their ...

There was a time long long ago when a professionally installed home security camera system was the only option for mere mortals such as us. But today we live in the golden age of DIY. Why pay a 'professional' when you can select, buy and build your own custom DIY home security camera system for ...