IP Camera Systems and Surveillance Blog

A Guide to Access Control Systems

Posted on September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 by Bob Mesnik

What is the Best Access Control System

Door access control systems are a crucial security addition for many organizations. Schools realize that access control can protect students and teachers, while hospitals are concerned that their facility is secure. Businesses install access control to protect employees, equipment, and the facility.

Implementing an access control system is a strategic move that enhances security, streamlines operations, and ensures organizational compliance.

This article reviews how to select the best access control system for your organization.

The Real Cost of Access Control

Posted on July 9, 2025January 11, 2026 by Bob Mesnik

What is the cost of an Access Control System?

The Real Cost of Access Control — Determine the Cost of Access Control

Like many other products, you can find inexpensive door control devices on Amazon, but it’s essential to know what you’re getting and whether it meets your requirements. If you search online, you might find a door access control kit for $80 to $125 per door. At first glance, that sounds like a bargain. But before clicking “Buy Now,” it’s essential to ask: Is that the real cost of an Access Control System?

Let’s take a closer look.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons – 131

Posted on July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 by Bob Mesnik

A bum comes up to me in the street and says I haven’t had a bite in three days, so I bit him.

A woman approached me and said, “I’ll do anything for $50.” I said, “Okay, paint my house.”

The definition of ambivalence. Your mother-in-law driving over a cliff in your new Cadillac.

Power Challenges in Today’s Security Environment

Posted on June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 by Bob Mesnik

AI Servers to IP Cameras, Access Control, and IP Paging: Power is Critical

We benefit from AI-enhanced camera systems that quickly warn us of dangerous situations. We sometimes forget that power is the lifeblood of modern computing systems. Whether it’s a single computer on a desk or a massive server farm running cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, power keeps the digital world operating.

This article examines how Power has become a crucial factor in computer and security systems.

How To Select the Lens for Your IP Camera System

Posted on June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 by Bob Mesnik

What is the Best Lens for Your Surveillance Camera

The camera lens is a key component of your IP Camera System. It determines the desired field of view, clarity, and day/night performance of your surveillance camera. Many cameras come with a lens, so there’s a wide selection of cameras that include the correct lens for your application.

Technical Jokes and Cartoons – 130

Posted on May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 by Bob Mesnik

An old man in a candy store sees a strange bottle in the back room. He picks it up, looks at it, and rubs it, and the genie escapes. The genie is so grateful that he asks the man what he would like. The old man says he always wanted to go to Atlantic City. The old man says, “I have no one to take care of the store if I go.” The genie says, “Go, and I’ll take care of the store.” The old man asks him if he knows how to care for a candy store, and the genie says, I am a genie, I can do anything. So the old man goes, and the genie does a good job taking care of the store. The old folks file in in the morning and ask Where’s Sol. The genie says he went to Atlantic City. So they ask if he’s taking care of the store. He says, I am the genie, I can do anything. So he says, “All right, all right, make me a malted.” The genie says, “Poof, you’re a malted.”

What’s the Best Location for Surveillance Cameras

Posted on May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 by Bob Mesnik

Where should I place my cameras?

Before purchasing your IP camera system, ensure you understand the purpose of each IP camera. It’s crucial to determine your objectives. The objectives will determine where you should place the cameras and whether you need a fixed-lens camera, a PTZ camera, a panoramic camera, or another specialty camera.

This article reviews the best places to install IP cameras.

Paging System Sound Levels

Posted on May 21, 2025December 28, 2025 by Bob Mesnik

Too Loud, Too Quiet, Just Right

It’s not easy to ensure that everyone hears the messages. The paging sound level shouldn’t be too loud or quiet; it must be just right. Selecting and installing IP paging speakers in buildings and outdoors is a science.

In schools, the paging announcements keep the staff and students aware of the schedule. In manufacturing and warehouses, announcements can notify the employees of shift changes. Sometimes, the paging announcements can be critical, such as a fire requiring a quick exit or an intruder causing a lockdown. You can also see our video describing how to select the right paging speakers.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to selecting and installing paging speakers for optimal sound coverage:

Technical Jokes and Cartoons-129

Posted on May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 by Bob Mesnik

A ham sandwich walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bartender says, “Sorry, we don’t serve food here.”

Some people pick their nose, but I was born with mine.

I made six figures last year. But this year, I’ll earn less since the toy factory fired me for being so slow.

Atoms are very successful. They’re into everything.

Door Readers for IP Access Control Systems

Posted on May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 by Bob Mesnik

The Best Door Reader

Door readers are devices at the door that determine your permission to enter. The first electronic readers were developed in the 1960s. They had a keypad allowing users to enter their credentials. This PIN (Personal Identification Number) permits entry if you enter the correct number. Over the years, many types of door readers have been developed that are safer, simpler to install, and easier to use.

This article reviews some of the most popular door readers and provides each type’s advantages and disadvantages: