How the internet of things is revolutionising fire safety
The world is changing at an exponential rate and whilst this could be a cause for concern amongst those of us that are perpetually fighting against progress, for the rest of us there has never been a better time to be alive. Of course, any new technology will always be laboured with its drawbacks, but…
Battening down the hatches – keeping your home safe whilst on holiday
We all deserve a good holiday. Without it, what would we have to look forward to for the rest of the year? But there is one significant drawback to the concept of casting off the shackles of the working week and leaving the country for a fortnight – the idea of leaving your home vacant…
Approachable home security for the elderly
Whilst technology is often seen as a barrier for older adults, it should, in fact, be seen as a gateway. As technology has progressed it’s also got more user-friendly, with smartphones and tablets now owned and operated by more pensioners than ever before. In such a climate, several home security solutions have arisen which are…
Top security tips for your flat or apartment
The vast majority of security tips circling the internet are geared towards homeowners, but there are just as many of us living in apartment buildings and many tips that might make sense to a semi-detached house in the suburbs simply wouldn’t apply to a high-rise flat in the middle of a city. So, we’ve decided…
How and why to secure your garden
When it comes to home security, the garden is often an area that gets overlooked but there has been a worrying rise in garden theft in recent years with the ONS revealing that over 700,000 thefts from gardens and outhouses took place in 2016 alone. Because our gardens are not just our gardens are they? They are…
How to secure your home after a burglary and make sure they don’t come back
There can be few tragedies as disturbing and saddening as having your home broken into. Our homes are our safe spaces – where we rest our heads at night and curl up with our families after long days at work. To have that space violated by an intruder is often devastating and can leave lasting…
Top 10 fire safety tips for small businesses
Every year, there are thousands of fires reported in offices across the country and the vast majority of these fires could have been prevented if the right precautions were taken. Here, we’ll highlight the 10 fire safety tips all small business owners should be focusing on if they hope to keep their company fire-free and their employees safe and…
The safest cities in the UK
We all like to feel safe in our homes – it’s a fundamental human right. However, you are more likely to feel safe in one area than you are in another – this is how house prices are governed and how lives are shaped. Nowhere is this truer than in the city, where there is…
8 reasons why your home security system could fail
If you’ve recently invested in a home security system then you might be content to sit back and let your snazzy new security system do all the work for you. However, no matter how reliable and to secure your brand new home security system might be, no system is infallible. That’s why we’ve gathered below a number…
Cybersecurity vs Physical security – which is more important in 2019?
Type the phrases “home security” or “business security” into Google today, and you’re more likely to be greeted with companies telling you how to bulk up your firewall than companies recommending that you secure your perimeter and install a CCTV camera. This is because cybersecurity is a relatively new phenomenon that many people are still…
5 surprising uses for fibre optic cable
Until recently the term “fibre optic” was one that was only uttered on regular occasions by scientists and IT workers. Recently, however, the boom in high-speed internet has meant that almost anyone with access to the internet has heard the term. But what does it actually mean and what else can it be used for…
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