Image Source: Pexels Since its inception in the United States, technology, corruption, crime and scandals have contributed to the evolution and progression of security and policing across the country. While local communities and federal departments haven’t always been equipped to handle these discrepancies, many centuries of revolutionary reform have changed the way America views and […]
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Social Media Cyber-bullying: Online Safety and Security Tips for Children, Teens and Young Adults
Image Source: Pixabay Before technology, bullying typically occurred at school and in your local neighborhoods. However, today children, teens, and young adults have access to phones, computers, tablets, and other devices that connect them to the internet 24/7. This constant access to the internet has created a new realm for bullies known as cyber-bullying, causing […] -
4-in-1 Security Camera Review
High definition CMOS camera image sensors are quickly replacing older analog resolution CCD sensors. For customers with older analog DVRs and cameras, upgrading to a HD security DVR is price prohibitive in many cases. If you are looking to replace an older analog security camera there are still some choices available while supplies last. You […] -
Ultimate Security: All About Homeland Security
Created in 2002, the United States Department of Homeland Security is the department of the federal government tasked with providing public security, battling terrorism, and dealing with cybersecurity, among other tasks. Homeland Security was created in response to the events of September 11, 2001, and a number of existing agencies that dealt with security and […] -
8 tips for Protecting Children and Teens Online - A Security Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Educators
Image Source: Pixabay The Internet is a vast and wondrous place that has connected humanity over time. Do you have friends across the world? No problem – just send them an instant message. If you’re both gamers, you can challenge each other while playing online. The Internet has many added conveniences for everyone. You can […] -
Wireless Security Camera Systems Are Easy To Setup
If you've been considering purchasing wireless cameras and are wondering how hard it is to configure a wireless security camera system then you need to watch this video we made. Up till now wireless security cameras have been riddled with issues. Up till 2012, the only kind of wireless security cameras available were those that […] -
How to Protect Your Identity from Cyber Security Threats
Our world has become a connected web of electronic devices. Nearly everyone has a phone, an email account, computers, credit cards, medical records and so on. Everything is connected. In fact, the only way you can escape this massive interconnected world of ours would be to bury all of your electronics into the ground and […] -
How To Change The IP Address For Your IP Camera Using A Mac
Although most surveillance equipment configuration tools tend to be Windows based, we are proud to introduce two IP configuration tools that allow you to find our IP cameras, NVRs, and DVRs on your local network, and change their IP address at the click of a button. These "IP Config Tools" make it easier to deploy […] -
The History of Video Cameras
The Video Camera – From Innovation to Ubiquity Today, the video camera is a tool that is so deeply woven into everyday life that it seems strange to find a person without one. Whether on a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other device, most of us carry video technology and seldom think about it. However, when […] -
How to Setup Email Alerts Using An Office 365 Email Account
All of the DVR and NVR video recorders offered by CCTV Camera World have the ability to send motion and alarm alerts. These can include emails alerts with or without a snapshot of the incident. You can send alerts based on motion detection, hard disk failure, or even camera loss. Integration of your email account […] -
How To View Multiple DVRs and NVRs From One Location
If you have more than one location where you have deployed one of our security DVRs or NVRs then you are probably wondering how you can view each security camera recorder through one interface. For that we have our Smart PSS program available to our customers in both Windows and Mac version. Using this Central […] -
How To Change The IP Address On Your IP Camera for Use With A PoE NVR
If you are setting up a new system composed of our PoE Cameras and a PoE NVR, you may encounter difficulty with a camera not connecting to the NVR automatically. The first step in troubleshooting the camera is to make sure that the camera is actually booting up and identifiable on a network. This is […] -
Using the Motorized Zoom on your Security Cameras
We carry several security cameras with motorized zoom lenses that allow control of the optical zoom lens at the touch of a button from the recorder, our PC software or mobile app. You can control the zoom and focus of the camera when you are watching the camera in live view and adjust the camera's […] -
Wireless IP Camera Setup Guide
We receive many requests for wireless camera streaming for security and other unrelated applications such as monitoring manufacturing processes or placing cameras on UAVs. Until 2012, the options available were limited to analog D1 resolution wireless video transmitters of 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequencies such as the one found in this outdoor wireless security camera. These RF […] -
Wireless Security Camera System Setup Guide for Long Range Transmission
This How To guide discusses the steps necessary to setup a wireless camera system for long range transmission that can be used indoors or outdoors. We show how our wireless security cameras with built-in WiFi radios can be used with professional 2.4GHz WiFi access points to establish reliable signals for transmission up to 300ft. Clear […] -
The Beginners Guide to Wildlife Photography
With the advent, and rampant popularity of the digital camera and then the rise of the smart phone it seems that almost everyone is an amateur aspiring photographer with a least one zoom lens and photo under their belt. It is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby, as you are able to commemorate special moments in […] -
Security DVR and NVR Email Alert Setup Guide
All of the DVR and NVR video recorders offered by CCTV Camera World have video based motion detection and email alert notifications as standard features. Although setting up motion detection based video recording is easy, integration of your email account and configuring email alerts can be challenging for the user unfamiliar with our DVR interface. […]