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What's Holding Back Security Dealers From Installing IP Cameras?

21st Century Schizoid Cam
David Engebretson
May 20, 2014

 When digital dialer communicators became popular, NAPCO was one of the first manufacturers to integrate the digital dialer with a multi-zone control panel, and brought out the CCI6, which I believe was a four- or six-zone control with a built-in communicator. 


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Megapixel Wi-fi Camera Functions Well in Under Harsh Weather

“To MacGyver”: to repair/fix some major problem using only brains, duct tape, crazy glue, and common household items.
David Engebretson
April 24, 2014

After determining that the switch only closes a circuit, and that the fireplace is in no way connected to AC power, a simple paper clip provided the closure needed to turn on the warmth. Later I replaced the defective switch and now I have my alternate heat pump rocking when needed.


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The Last Man Standing – a Salute to John Burton

David Engebretson
April 10, 2014
In today’s lightning-fast business environment where jobs, careers and companies rarely make it past single annual digits, John’s longevity in our industry is truly an accomplishment. How many people do you know who have worked in our industry for the same company for four decades?
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3 Great Apps to Grow Your Security Business

The Appies recognize the finest in smart device apps that have been developed for the electronic security industry.
David Engebretson
March 18, 2014

“Thank you, thank you, and welcome to the first annual Dave E.’s Alarm World © Appies awards, held here at the fabulous Beachwood Inn, Wicker Park, Chicago. The Appies recognize the finest in smart device apps that have been developed for the electronic security industry.


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Solving Residential Access Control Problems

The Kwikset Signature Series of SmartCode® deadbolt locks with Z- Wave control are innovative replacements for traditional door deadbolt locks that provide some very attractive features for end users.
David Engebretson
February 17, 2014

In the past few years, I have become very particular about the pants I wear. Simply put, I have so much stuff that I carry around that I need pants with literally “deep pockets” and trust me, the problem isn’t that I have wads of cash.


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When POTS Lines Disappear, Will Security Be Able to Communicate?

Technology certainly has changed our lives.
Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
January 14, 2014

Technology certainly has changed our lives. I remember family car trips in the 1960s when we had three kids fighting in the back seat while my father insisted that we make 350 miles between bathroom stops.


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Facial Recognition Will Always Remember a Face

Getting older is just a weird experience. Although my body says differently, my mind still thinks I am 18 years old.
Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
December 13, 2013

My recent visit to the ASIS show in Chicago demonstrated that my “18-year-old” brain just does not work the way it did when I was younger. Walking through the show, I saw a number of people that I’ve known in our industry for many years, but in many cases I could not remember their names.


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Solutions for Connecting IP Devices Over Long Distances

When watching a football game, there is no more exciting play than when the losing team grabs victory with the last-ditch heave-ho pass that spans the field and results in the winning touchdown.
David Engebretson
November 14, 2013

When watching a football game, there is no more exciting play than when the losing team grabs victory with the last-ditch heave-ho pass that spans the field and results in the winning touchdown.


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Just Dreaming About Network Security

Just Dreaming
September 1, 2013

Just Dreaming


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RESIDENTIAL SECURITY

‘In Like Flint’
Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
August 1, 2013

“Win when you can. Lose when you must. But at all times, cheat.” — Pro Wrestler Extraordinaire, “Classy” Freddie Blassie


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