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Biometric Door Reader Security

Comparison of Face Recognition, finger-vein, and Fingerprint Access Control

Biometric Door Readers
Biometric Door Readers

Biometric readers are used instead of card readers to open a door. They identify a human characteristic, such as your face or fingerprint, and are much more secure than standard card credentials. Card credentials can be stolen, lost, or given to another person.

This article compares some of the popular biometric readers.

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Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes-96

Adam is in the Garden of Eden and is feeling lonely. So he asks God for someone to share his existence.

God answers, “of course, I can create a being that will support you no matter what you do, provide for you, and never argue.”

Adam is excited and asks, “that sounds perfect; what will it cost me?”

“An arm and a leg”

“….what can I get for a rib?”

Cartoon for IT
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IP Cameras Price Versus Performance

Comparison of Cost to Performance of IP Cameras

IP Camera Price Comparison
IP Camera Price Comparison

What is the right price for an IP camera system? It depends on your requirements—IP Cameras range in price from around $150 to over $3,000. The least expensive cameras provide less capability and performance than the more expensive variety. For example, you will pay more for a camera that can notify you if someone steals the laptop off the table.

This article provides the cost-performance range of various IP cameras.

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How the Apartment Intercom Works

What is Inside the Apartment Intercom

The Apartment Intercom
The Apartment Intercom

The latest lobby intercoms include a large touchscreen panel, intercom, camera, and wireless connections to the tenant’s phones.  This multi-tenant intercom system connects from the lobby intercom station to an app on each person’s smartphone.

This article reviews the apartment Intercon’s state-of-the-art components making this a valuable and easy-to-install system for apartment houses and multi-tenant organizations.

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Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes-95

What do you get a man with the heart of a lion?
A lifetime ban from the zoo.

A man died after drinking varnish. It was a terrible end but a beautiful finish.

Why is Peter Pan always flying?
He neverlands.

What kind of tea is the hardest to swallow?
Reality.

I bought a ceiling fan the other day.
It was a complete waste of money. He just stands there applauding and says, “Ooh, I love how high it is.”

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The Best Value When Purchasing Your Security System

How to Get the Best IP Camera and Door Access Systems

Best Security System
The Best Security System

Remember the old idiom that “you get what you pay for.” We seem to learn this over and over again. We rarely get a real bargain, yet we always look for the best deal. This article provides guidance that helps ensure that you get the best price for your IP camera and door access systems. More importantly, we will ensure that you get the security system that meets your expectations.

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Access Control and Intercoms: The Perfect Match

Intercoms can Enhance Access Control

Access Control and Intercoms
Access Control and Intercoms

The receptionist was once the guardian of the gate. This person greeted guests, recorded the visitors, and determined who could enter. Unfortunately, there are far fewer receptionists doing this task. What is the best way to replace this function? Integrating door access control, intercoms, and IP camera systems provides similar functionality. This combination of IP security devices provides a method of controlling visitors as well as allowing authorized people to enter the building.

This article describes how to integrate door access control, IP cameras, and intercom systems.

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Technical Jokes and Cartoons Jokes-94

A husband and wife go to a marriage counselor for the first time…As soon as they sit down, the wife starts complaining about the husband.
“He never cleans up, he never cooks for the family, and he doesn’t say he loves me enough…”
The wife continues to complain until the counselor finally stands up and tells the wife to stop.
He then says,
“Stand up and walk over to me.”
As soon as she walks over, the counselor grabs her tightly and kisses her passionately.
He then looks over to the husband and says,
“See? That’s all she needs 2-3 times a week to be happy.”
The husband laughs excitedly and says,
“That’s great, doc! I can drop her off every Monday and Wednesday.”

Cartoon
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IP Cameras for Police Surveillance

Covert IP Camera Systems for Law Enforcement and City Surveillance

IP Camera Systems for Law Enforcement
IP Camera Systems for Law Enforcement

There are times that you want people to know that surveillance cameras are watching, but there are times you don’t. The type of IP camera system depends on your objectives. Visible surveillance may provide a deterrent, while covert camera systems help catch the lawbreaker. 

This article describes some of the covert systems that are available.

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How to Define Your IP Camera System

How to Specify Your IP Camera Security System

Define the IP Camera System
Define the IP Camera System

What do you do when your boss says, “We need an IP camera surveillance system?” Do you purchase the lowest-cost camera system? The purchasing process is not a simple task. If you get an inexpensive solution, you may get burned when the camera system doesn’t do what was expected.

This article describes how you can meet your IP Camera System requirements and still meet the budget.

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