Recent content by Bigmixer

I was answering Actran. I don't want a camera sticking out like a sore thumb on the side of the house. I referenced the ceiling height because that plus the truss height would equal the soffit height (ceiling height for porches). If they want in that bad, they can have it. I guess you need to...

Can I do better than below? I found a couple of PCs #1 - Dell OptiPlex 3020 SFF i5-4570 3.20GHz 8GB 500GB Win 7 Pro - 83360 - $179 #2 - Dell Optiplex 7010 SFF Desktop PC - Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz 8GB 250GB DVD Windows 10 Pro (Certified Refurbished) - $207 These switches: BV-Tech 9 Port PoE...

Thanks for the reply. #1 The idea of getting one and then adding more best on that makes sense. I am trying to find components and then I will post back. #2 Yes, the main floor is a minimum of 10 foot ceilings. It would be hard for anyone to get in on the main floor because the main entry...

You are right, I could deal with the $35. How do I best determine the fixed lens I need for each area? I tried the calculator and I suppose I am not grasping the concept. (I promise I get technology, I just have never worked with security cameras before). I would like to eventually add a few...

Hello, Long time lurker/reader, first time poster. I have been researching cameras to death for about 6 months now. I am a little overwhelmed and I feel like I just need to ask opinions. I have a home I want to monitor to start with 3 cameras: #1 front door - I have a 20 foot porch with 11...