The new Mega Mini Spy Camera Ultra from Brickhouse Security is less than half the size of the Flip Video, the Creative Vado, and other similar budget camcorders. The Mega … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, News, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Camera, Security

Voice Activated Spy Cam – Mega Mini Ultra originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 19, 2009 at 10:25 am.

I enjoyed reviewing the Wi-Spi EX30 security camera from Brickhouse Security, it is missing one important feature – remote viewing from the internet. I think I may have found a better solution for those … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech, News, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Security, Webcam

Wirelessly stream video with a Vue Personal Video Network originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 4, 2009 at 2:49 pm.

Gadgeteer HQ is located in the basement of my home. Several times a week, I’ll be working on a review and will hear someone walk across my front porch and then ring the door bell. Most of the time it is a UPS or FedEx person, but either way, it would be great to be able to see who is at my door before I run up the stairs to find out. For that reason, I’m always on the lookout for an easy to use wireless camera. When I saw the Wi-Spi EX30 from BrickHouse Security, I knew I had to give it a try. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech

Tagged: Camera, Security

BrickHouse Security Wi-Spi EX30 Nightvision Camcorder w/ Wireless Monitor Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 26, 2009 at 9:38 pm.

The Wordlock enables the use of letters and words as combinations that can be set and re-set. Word and letter combinations are easier to remember and offer an advantage over numerical combinations that can be forgotten or keys that can be lost. Wordlock uses patented algorithms to … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear, News, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Security

Luggage lock that uses words instead of a key originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 23, 2009 at 5:49 pm.

Here’s a cool use for one of those USB flash drives laying at the bottom of your junk drawer – use it as an alarm for your laptop. LAarm is a (free for personal use, $50 for business) laptop alarm security application that sounds an … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Laptop Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Security

Use an old USB flash drive as a laptop alarm system originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 2, 2009 at 1:01 pm.

Confidential documents, surfing The Gadgeteer while at work, and porn.  What do these all have in common?  They’re all things that you’re likely to want to hide from prying eyes.  If you are doing any of these (or similar) activities in public using your laptop, you have a few options: One of those dorky shields that goes around the screen, lowering your screen brightness and hoping others can’t see, THIS or using a 3M Privacy Filter. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Laptop Gear

Tagged: Security

3M Privacy Filter for Laptops Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 2, 2009 at 12:32 pm.

Personally, I buy most of my non-grocery items online, but there are folks out there who haven’t discovered the convenience of  Internet shopping because they fear their credit card details will be compromised.   By using the SmartSwipe reader and application, another layer of security can make the experience more secure. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear

Tagged: Security, Shopping

SmartSwipe Safe Online Shopping Credit Card Reader Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 29, 2009 at 7:56 am.

Just in time for back-to-school, Master Lock is introducing two new families of combination locks – the 1500iD Speed Dial … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Security

Back to school combination locks originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 27, 2009 at 5:02 pm.

Women looking for a non-lethal personal protection device might want to consider the TigerLight. It’s a combination high powered LED flashlight and a pepper spray dispenser. The flashlight has a strobe and Red light features and is powered by a CR123 … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Security, Weapon

TigerLight – Pepper spray and flashlight in one device originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 26, 2009 at 6:46 pm.

If you visit dictionary.com and look up the word security, you’ll find that the top 3 definitions are:
1. freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety.
2. freedom from care, anxiety, or doubt; well-founded confidence.
3. something that secures or makes safe; protection; defense.

We all want to believe that the safest place is our home. But have you ever felt scared to be alone at night? Or maybe you have a large home and can’t go back to sleep when you hear a bump in the middle of the night. I’ll admit that I’ve had those feelings on occasion. As a result, I jumped at the chance to review the SimpliSafe 1500 Home Security system. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech

Tagged: Home Security, Security

SimpliSafe 1500 Home Security System Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 22, 2009 at 9:42 pm.

I originally did a review for eWallet for the Palm OS about a year ago. I liked the program then, and I like eWallet v.6.1.4 for Blackberry well enough that I am tempted to just post the old review and stamp it ‘Ditto!” … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Blackberry, ID, Password, Security

Ilium Software’s eWallet for Blackberry originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 21, 2009 at 9:48 pm.

The USB Fingerprint lock from BrickHouse Security has taken the standard biometric door lock to a whole new level. This electronic lock has a USB port that you can use to export an access report to a USB flash drive. It will tell … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Biometric, Security

Biometric lock with USB data export originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 9, 2009 at 5:34 pm.

Do you have a readily available collection of supplies in case of an emergency? Ice-Qube emergency kits are the first such kits that make a great gift. All Ice-Qubes are organized in a cube to ensure easy access and maximum support and relief when difficulties occur. Many … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Security

Be prepared for emergencies with an Ice-Qube kit originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 8, 2009 at 12:15 pm.

ConstantSecure Remote Disable sounds like an interesting software product and service. In the event that your Lenovo laptop is stolen, you can send it an SMS message from your phone and it will power off. The next time it boots up (by the thief…), the BIOS will stop it and ask for a password. No password, no boot. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear Diary

Tagged: Security

Lock your Lenovo laptop with an SMS message originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 9, 2009 at 5:18 pm.

Are you worried about identity theft from typing your credit card numbers into your browser when you’re shopping online? The SmartSwipe is a USB credit card swipe machine that removes that worry by encrypting those numbers before they even get to your computer. Swipe … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Security, Shopping

Your own credit card swiper for your PC originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 29, 2009 at 6:24 pm.

Security is important to all of us and when it comes to technology our passwords are often a critical component.  Everyone knows that our passwords are only as good as we make them.  It is crucial that a password is not easy to guess.  No names, birth dates, need to use both upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters.
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Filed in categories: Miscellaneous

Tagged: Add new tag, Password, Security

Atek Logio Secure Password Organizer Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 5, 2009 at 1:00 am.

Every so often, I’ll hear a story on the news about someone getting trapped in their vehicle after an accident. We’ve probably all wondered what we would do in a situation like that. I have something to show you today that will make you feel more confident the next time you wonder how you would react if you were trapped in your car. It’s the Houdini Automotive Escape Tool. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Gear

Tagged: Security

Houdini Automotive Escape Tool Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 6, 2009 at 4:05 pm.

We reviewed UPEK’s Eikon desktop biometric fingerprint reader in the past, but now they have a more portable version called the Eikon To Go. It is compatible with Mac and … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Biometric, Fingerprint, Security

Spotlight Gadget – Eikon To Go Digital Privacy Manager originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 31, 2009 at 11:53 am.

nio Bluetooth tags can link to an existing Bluetooth enabled mobile phone or PDAs to establish a 20 meter security zone for the tagged item. If the security zone is breached, both the tag and your mobile phone emit an audible alarm, which alerts you to the potential loss or theft of your … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Bluetooth, Security

Spotlight Gadget: nio Security Tag originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 17, 2008 at 11:12 am.

I’ve been on the look out for an easy to setup, web accessible video home security system for awhile now. When the folks at Logitech asked if I might be interested in reviewing thier new WiLife Digital Video Security system, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. Especially because this system doesn’t require you to know anything about networking and can to support up to 6 cameras, located both indoor and outdoors. Let’s set it up…

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Filed in categories: Home Tech

Tagged: Security

Logitech WiLife Digital Video Security System Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 9, 2008 at 4:24 pm.

I have a dog at home and I have a mounted webcam to check in on him. This system works fairly well but occasionally he isn’t on the couch in the living room and it is at times like that, that I’ve wished for a camera that I could pan and tilt. I was really excited when I heard about Rovio, I thought it would be the perfect solution! Forget pan and tilt, I could actually go find my dog and check in on him where ever he might be.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Geek Toys, Wireless

Tagged: Security, Webcam

Rovio Mobile Webcam Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 4, 2008 at 8:45 am.

I love anything that helps me maximize space in my house especially in those areas where space is somewhat limited, as is the situation in my garage. We essentially have a 2-1/2 car garage but with a full-size sedan and a mini-van plus my tools, kids’ toys and other miscellaneous items space can become sparse rather quickly.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Home Tech

Tagged: Security

Garage Laser Parking System Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 30, 2008 at 11:05 pm.

Are you worried about identity theft? Don’t want anyone reading your mail or papers after you’ve trashed them? Then a paper shredder is probably an appliance that you could benefit from owning. The shredder that is the subject of this review isn’t your typical trash can mounted device. This one is a battery operated handheld unit called the Ziszor.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech

Tagged: Security

Ziszor Portable Handheld Paper Shredder originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 17, 2008 at 7:41 pm.

A security system for your home can be very expensive to install and difficult to operate. For those of you that have a do-it-yourself attitude, you can buy kits and wire the system on your own, to save a lot of money. But, if you just want a quick and dirty method of monitoring an area, one solution to consider is the Swann Digital Private Eye.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Digital Cameras, Do-It-Yourself, Home Tech

Tagged: Security

Swann Digital Private Eye originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 2, 2007 at 11:00 pm.

Are you the type of person that prides themselves as always being prepared for any situation? You know the type, they pack 5 pairs of socks and underwear for an overnight trip. They carry a first aid kit in their car, stow extra house keys at work, etc. Well, if you fall into this category, then I think you will be very interested in the FlareSafe flashlight from FlareBrands Limited. What’s that? You say you already carry a flashlight with you? Ok, I knew that… But does your flashlight double as a smoke detector and a distress alarm? I didn’t think so!

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Home Tech, Travel Gear

Tagged: Flashlight, Security

FlareSafe originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 20, 2007 at 9:28 am.