ABC News has this piece on how to monitor your children’s activities given the fact that long vacations are just around the corner and children are going to be free from the classroom. Parents will have to be on their toes because children at home not only mean more work but also a change in routines. With greater access to computers and the internet, mobiles with internet, the all encompassing social web sties, and the cyber criminals which are lurking around, it is all the more important to monitor your kids’ activities. Although this piece is geared toward the American audience, the same principal would apply if you are a parent in the UK or elesewhere.

Ideally you should set your internet explorer’s (or any other browser you use) security option so that dangerous web site content sites are blocked. Alternatively you can install versions of software which let you know which sites they are using. These can be keystroke logging software which is available as downloads from the net or even free stuff like McGruff SafeGuard, from the National Crime Prevention Council.

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Nowadays most businesses are dependent on computers and the internet for a range of uses and it is vital that you have good business security software whether you use one computer, a networked computer or many different pcs. Whether items or services are bought and sold through your pcs or not just keep in mind that any pc with an internet connection is open to hackers, virus attacks and even Trojans which can not only damage the data on your computer or erase it, but even compromise the security of your business. (more…)

If you live in a house whether it is in an isolated area or not, the security aspect is of vital importance whether you live alone or with your family. Even in so-called safe neighbourhoods it is always better to have a good security system in place. A house with land around it is all the more vulnerable.

This perimeter protection system has eight monitoring sensors which are controlled by a single base station. Each sensor can monitor up to 35 meters in a straight line at a designated height. It works on infra red technology and can work for six months on 1 x PP3 (9V) battery. (more…)

The fingerprint lock deadbolt is a safe and secure system which will fit into your existing locking system and provide secure fingerprint access. You can store up to fifty fingerprints in it and nobody else will be able to enter the house. You can be free of the worries of keys, hiding them and making sure that you do not forget them because all you will need are the fingerprints to be able to open the door. (more…)