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The correct answer is maybe?  In the Surveillance Industry there are two types of DVR’s.  PC based DVR’s are module units built like a normal PC, but with a DVR Capture Card and possibly a few other small accessories.  A Linux based DVR (also referred to as a Standalone DVR) can’t be repaired.  How do [...]

I start this article by informing everyone that I am not an engineer or computer expert, however I happen to know a few of them and they happen to work a few feet away from me! So with that said, I would like to make a few points about h.264 vs mpeg4 as it concerns [...]

Are you an IT or Networking Company looking to add Surveillance Installations to your service offerings? You are not alone! We continue to add more and more customers that have IT/Network backgrounds adding this service with their existing offerings. It makes all the sense in the world, their customer is asking for it and rather [...]

I saw this article on-line at www.wired.com (I also receive this magazine and think it is a great tech magazine for junkies like myself) and thought what a great article to post on my blog! Are these people crazy! I am an Ohio State fan and all I can say is there is no intelligent [...]

Today’s world is becoming a more dangerous and scary place to live. Burglary, vandalism, and violent crime run rampant in some areas, and often the police presence required to mitigate the threat in residential areas leaves a bit to be desired. But there are options available for homeowners to protect themselves and their families from this threat, and to help police identify and apprehend perpetrators.

There are companies out there who want to charge consumers an arm and a leg to install a state-of-the-art CCTV or digital surveillance system in the home. But fortunately, you don’t have to be one of those people who get taken advantage of. By installing your own digital surveillance system, you can save yourself thousands of dollars, and end up just as secure as your neighbor who paid handsomely for the privilege.

Installing a home surveillance system is a good weekend project. While there will be some manual labor involved, if planned out properly, your project will go smoothly and you will be on your way in no time! Here are some tips to get you started.

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One of the trends that has been happening over the last 5 years is companies “going deeper” with their existing customers. If you are unfamiliar with the phrase “going deeper”, I am referring to the idea of offering more products and services to existing customers. Companies are finding out that the cost of acquiring [...]

It is with great pleasure that I introduce the new, official PCSurveillance.net company blog. Because this is my first posting, I thought I would take the opportunity to introduce myself and the way that I operate in the business environment. I am looking forward to an on-going and open dialog with you, our customer!