Police in California nabbed a burglar near the Santa Monica Pier with a drone. The little guy spotted a car thief using a screwdriver to punch open locks in a parking lot. It called in officers and directed them to the exact location. Amazing, right?
3 places you should never put a security camera
Location is everything when it comes to your home security setup. You could spend thousands on a top-of-the-line system, but setting up your cameras near the ground does nothing. You always want your security cams high on walls and near room corners.
However, some rooms shouldn’t even have cameras. You do more harm than good if you put security cameras in these three spots.
1. Don’t put security cameras in the bedroom
Unless you remember to turn your cameras off when you get home, you’ll end up with awkward sleep footage. You’ll also have to worry about hackers breaking in and filming your private moments. They might even torment you or your children over the microphone.
Tap or click here for five signs your security camera has been hacked.
2. Avoid the bathroom
Don’t put security cameras in your restroom. Not only will you make guests uncomfortable, but you’ll also violate laws. It’s illegal to record people without their consent in places with an expectation of privacy. That includes changing rooms, private bedrooms and bathrooms.
Maybe you want something in the restroom when guests are over because of past experiences. Kim can relate. A contractor once stole meds from her mom.
Kim didn’t want to put a security camera in the restroom, so she did the next best thing: put a motion sensor on the medicine cabinet door. This way, she gets an alert whenever guests snoop where they shouldn’t be.
3. Look out for places that are blocked or obstructed
Most burglars break into your home through obvious spots like windows or doors. Don’t put your security cameras in hidden areas like side alleys. Keep it simple and point the lens towards places with a lot of traffic.
While at it, avoid obstructions like plants, tree branches or backyard jungle gyms. Put your camera up high so running pets or rowdy partygoers don’t throw it off.
Worth it? This router has a built-in VPN
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Protect your internet-connected devices at home, such as an Amazon Echo or a smart thermostat, with a VPN router to prevent hackers from causing chaos.
A VPN-enabled router encrypts data on your network, adding an extra layer of security and privacy for all connected devices. Watch out for these five signs indicating your current router may not keep you safe.
Fake your location to get the lowest prices: A friend of mine in Phoenix booked a rental car in the U.K. It was $955. I told her to try this trick. She used her VPN to change her location to the U.K. and the same car for the same dates was $322. Just another reason why you need ExpressVPN on all your devices. Use this link to get three months free.
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Where to put your router for better speeds
If you sink a ton of money into a high-performing router, you probably expect it to function perfectly. Though, just buying a good router isn’t enough. You need to put it in the ideal spot to maximize efficiency.
Regarding routers, it’s all about location, location, location. By that, we mean you need to think about anything that could obstruct its signals.
5 common VPN issues and how to fix them
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VPNs, or virtual private networks, are typically set and forget services that don’t require a lot of troubleshooting. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean there aren’t problems with VPNs you might have to address from time to time.
Why the witness protection program is so successful
The witness protection program has one purpose, to protect informants from retribution. They do this by moving the person to another location, giving them a new identity and cutting off all contact with their past life. So, how is this program so successful? There is more to the process than you might think.
Stop phone snoops
What percentage of Americans routinely spies on their partners’ phones, checks their texts, and looks at their location history? You’ll be surprised at the answer. Plus, I’ll show you how to tell if you’re being spied on.
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Fake your location for low prices
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Remove location data before sharing photos with strangers
You’re capturing a lot more than a selfie when you take a picture with your smartphone. In 1 minute, how to send just the pic and no private info.
Lost in a crowd? Share your exact location in Google Maps
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Big tech Supreme Court showdown, woman lost $250,000 to romance scam & GPS darts
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Fake your location for the lowest price online
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Sexting scandals, mouse jiggler work trick, aliens know where we are
Scientists are broadcasting Earth’s location to aliens, YouTube keyboard shortcuts, 8 photos you need on your phone and the surprising things your phone can do when it’s dead. Plus, a survey reveals shocking stats about nudes, how mouse jigglers trick bosses and a Verizon phone scam you need to watch out for.
Scientists broadcast earth's location
Is NASA setting us up for an alien invasion? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my starry-eyed take.
Scientists broadcast earth's location to aliens
Are we alone in the universe? Some starry-eyed scientists hope we have company. Listen to this one-minute podcast for a recap on their outreach efforts.
Send someone your precise location and map
Planning to meet up with someone? Listen now for a quick way to text them your exact location along with a map.
Your emails are being tracked
Here’s something for you to think about the next time you check your email. An invisible spy beacon is probably reporting back to the email’s sender with intimate details. Even your location could be compromised.