Archive for the 'security' Category

Forget your keys

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Are you constantly forgetting your keys and locking yourself out? Or maybe you just hate having to lug around your house keys? OR, maybe you hate having a huge wad of new keys and can’t remember what key is for what lock (this is my current situation)…
Well for $150 - $400 you can get a […]

The local bank… robbery!

Friday, July 6th, 2007

What an interesting day this turned out to be! I never would have guessed this morning that today the local bank branch (in the shopping mall) would get robbed while we (my wife, little girl and I) were enjoying a drink in the cafe.
Would you believe we didn’t even notice! A neighbor ran into us […]

Keeping the bad guys out!

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

Picture from Oikos.it
I think it’s pretty safe to say that personal and home security are always a priority for anyone living in the big city, and even those who live in smaller towns. After all, there really isn’t anything that’s more important, except maybe good health… but I digress.
Not long ago I made a mention […]

GuardianXL Fingerprint Biometric Door Lock

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

In today’s hostile world, it’s important to secure your home and get a little piece of mind (yah, maybe that’s pushing it a little but it sounds good). Regular locks can be picked, but there’s a next generation solution. It’s called the GuardianXL and it’s a biometric door lock that reads your fingerprints. This lock […]

Not so ugly Intercoms

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Not all intercoms are ugly, some are even nice to look at. There’s actually a lot of really nice intercom systems out there, even with keyless entry and so on… I ran across these intercom systems (pictured above) at TRS Communications.
From the website – “Aiphone’s GF 4 wire digital audio/video apartment intercom features entry security, […]

Armored entry doors

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

Have you ever seen one of these? They are absolutely fantastic!
At over 120 kg, one of these bad boys can keep you, your family and your possessions safe from prying eyes and thieves. The proper installation of one of these armored doors involves tearing apart the frame of your original doorway in order to […]

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