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CCTV for Homes: Where to Position Cameras for the Best Coverage (and Fewer False Alerts)
The difference between “we have CCTV” and “we have useful footage” usually comes down to positioning. A camera can be high end and still miss the moment you need if it is pointing at the wrong place, mounted too high, or fighting glare at night. Here is a practical guide to placing home CCTV for…
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Wired vs Wireless Alarm Systems: What’s Best for UK Homes and Businesses?
When people ask whether a wired or wireless alarm is “better”, the honest answer is: it depends on the building and how you want the system to behave over the next five to ten years. Both approaches can deliver a professional, insurer friendly installation, but the trade offs are different. Here is a practical comparison…
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Home Security in Harpenden: A Practical Checklist (Without the Hard Sell)
If your home security plan is basically “lock up and hope for the best”, you are not alone. The good news is that most security improvements are simple, affordable and additive; you can tighten weak points without turning your house into a fortress. Below is a practical checklist we use when advising homeowners across Hertfordshire,…
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How to keep burglars away this summer?
5 practical tips to keep your home safe when you are away this summer. Are you thinking of your summer holidays right now? Unfortunately, so are burglars! Burglaries rise about 15% between June and August when people are on holiday. The number could rise this year, as many people are catching up on taking holidays…
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Three Unusual Ways to Keep Your Family Home Protected
What do you think of when you think of home? A safe place for you and your family? A place full of memories and personal possessions? A break in can quickly change this homely feeling, and take away the comfort you have in your surroundings. So how do you keep your home safe? These three…
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Access Control Systems – 3 Ways To Improve Your Business Security
Access Control Systems – 3 Ways To Improve Your Business Security In any industry, security is a growing concern for businesses. Keeping your employees, equipment and information safe is always a top priority. An often-overlooked way of keeping your business safe is by using an access control system. Conventionally, most business have used key and…
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5 Reasons Every Business Needs CCTV
Making sure your business is secure and safe is important. Whether your business has been a victim of crime in the past or you just want to keep an eye on what’s going on, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras can help you prevent crimes through monitoring, recording and transmitting images. Here are 5…
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Three Places You Need to Secure in Your Home
Three Places You Need to Secure in Your Home Securing your home can be a difficult task when there are many easy access points. It is important to identify these and know what precautions you can take to make your home safer for you and your family. Burglars regularly target three main entry points…
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Why social media is putting your home security at risk
Why social media is putting your home security at risk Have you ever thought that someone might be watching your whereabouts using your social media profile? With the rise of different social media platforms, it is becoming more and more common for us to share our everyday movements without considering the risks. We…
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Top 5 Advantages of Wireless Home Alarm Systems
When it comes to choosing an alarm for your home, the options are vast. Selecting a system that’s both affordable and reliable can seem like a challenge. We’ve broken down the benefits of using a wireless home alarm to simplify your process and explain the uses of a smart home system. Affordability Wireless home…