Tony Carrick
Contributing Writer
Tony Carrick is a full-time freelance writer who has contributed to a variety of publications, including Bob Vila, U.S. News and World Report, Field & Stream, Angi, Futurism, and Popular Science. Tony, who received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Elon University and Masters of Arts in English literature from Salisbury University, began his career as a reporter for local newspapers in North Carolina before spending seven years writing in the business-to-business space. He spent 13 years as an English teacher before transitioning into his current role as a full-time freelance writer covering home security, home improvement, lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and consumer electronics and technology.
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Tony Carrick6/21/24
Fierce competition in the home security market will continue to breed new technologies and services that will improve the security and automation in your home. From cutting-edge Wi-Fi sensing technology and smarter surveillance cameras to the emergence of Matter, a universal standard that makes it easier to build a smart home, the home security market is continuing to evolve to the betterment of homeowners everywhere. This article will delve into the exciting technologies you can expect to see in
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Tony Carrick6/24/24
Xfinity offers excellent value with equipment and monitoring that is more affordable than other professionally installed security systems. However, it lacks the broad equipment selection that other home security systems offer.
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Tony Carrick3/27/23
While that home security system you invested in may be doing a great job of keeping burglars at bay, it could be opening the door to hackers. Without the proper digital security precautions, cybercriminals can steal your security system password, giving them access to personal account information and even live camera footage of your family.
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Tony Carrick3/15/23
One of the many factors to consider when choosing a home security system is whether to go with a wired or wireless system. Wireless home security systems are popular due to their ease of installation and compatibility with smart devices, whereas wired home security systems offer better protection from hackers, faster data transfer for cameras, and greater range for large properties. In this article, we’ll examine the good and the not-so-good for each type of security system, so you can choose the right system to protect your property.
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Tony Carrick6/24/24
Cove is an affordable, customizable, and easy-to-install security system that doesn’t require a contract. However, its limited collection of equipment will likely disappoint those looking for a system with robust home automation.
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Tony Carrick3/27/23
Security systems dramatically reduce the odds that your home will become the victim of a burglary, but they aren’t foolproof. Nearly all security systems are susceptible to “jamming,” a process whereby a burglar uses radio frequencies to disable your security system.