Setup a shared Plex server with Debian 11
My goal was to set up a media server that would meet these criteria: Plex server Linux (free) Secondary disk with all my media (movies, music, etc.) Disk accessible in…
POE vs POE+
Power over Ethernet (POE) and Power over Ethernet Plus (POE+) are two different technologies that allow devices to be powered by an Ethernet cable. Both POE and POE+ transmit power…
CCTV Security Cameras: The Pros and Cons
CCTV security cameras are becoming an increasingly popular way to keep your home or business safe. But are they right for you? In this blog post, we will discuss the…
Play an RTSP stream
The gardinal.net site offers a very simple little software to play an rtsp stream. This tool can be very useful for viewing video from a surveillance camera. Here is a…
Viewing a Camera in the Browser
IP CCTV cameras come with an integrated web server. This means that viewing and configuring the camera can be done with a web browser. Once you know the camera's IP…
OpenVINO static library
It is possible to compile OpenVINO as a static library. However, it seems to work only with the CPU. According to github site https://github.com/openvinotoolkit/openvino/wiki/StaticLibraries, the GPU is not supported. Here…
Reset Genetec Security Center
Are you stucked and looking for a way to reset your Genetec Security Center as if it was a new system out of the factory? It is quite simple to…
Detect and modify the IP address of an Axis camera
Once your Axis camera is connected to the network, you need to obtain its IP address. The camera may not have been configured to the same network IP address range.…
Uniview: update via the cloud
The new generation of Unv cameras offers a very simple method of updating firmware: automatically from the cloud. First, access the camera from your browser. Then go to Setup and…
Corridor Mode
Nowadays, most network CCTV cameras offer a special installation mode called “Corridor Mode”. This setting may have an advantage when monitoring a narrow space, such as a hallway. This video…
