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Questions tagged [surveillance]

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How to track websites that have been visited?

When I check my child's computer, his internet browser history is all blank. I strongly believe he deleted all the browsing history, cache and everything. Is it possible to know what websites that my child has been visiting recently after he cleared…
michael.daddy
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VLC (Server) re-stream Security Camera Feed

I purchased a Swann Home Security DVR system and was hoping for some help on how to duplicate the streaming video on my server. In order to get their web view (streaming video in the browser) to work, I had to install the following…
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Did Windows ipconfig track visited websites while private browsing?

I found this simple tip about how to list DNS entries or visited websites in Windows by typing in the command line: ipconfig /displaydns > dnslist.txt My question is the visited websites in privacy mode of browser will be listed if I retype the…
Wael Boutglay
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Is there a way to turn analog cameras into ip cameras?

I've got 8 Monacor analog cameras which I used to connect to a Geovision capture Card now the Card is broken. So I was thinking if there is a way to connect them to my Synology DS214+.
Artur
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I need to monitor an adult relative's internet useage without his/her knowledge

Possible Duplicate: How to track websites that have been visited? I need to monitor an adult relative's internet usage without his or her knowledge. The laptop I need to watch is a Mac, about 1 year old. Our computers are not tied together in any…
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Is it possible to record video from two or more webcams using VLC?

I would like to create a small video surveillance system. I have two or maybe four WiFi cams and I would like to record video. What can I use? Is VLC a good option? If yes, which hardware do you think I need? Finally, do you think I can record…
stighy
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Why would Task Manager show Windows Camera Frame Service under an app that doesn't use a camera?

Task Manager shows "Windows Camera Frame Service" active under an app. But the app doesn't use the camera for anything. Indeed, the app is an intellectual property app that, were it known involves the camera in any way, would probably put the…
James Bowery
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Communication and visibility between main network and a subnet

I am thinking how to structure a small home video surveillance system. Actually in my house I have an only gateway/ADSL modem/router with the following setting: ADSL modem/gateway IP: 192.168.7.1 Subnet mask configured: 255.255.255.0 DHCP enabled:…
Roberto Milani
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Most basic, low power home surveillance system

I am thinking of setting up a simple but effective surveillance system for my house that is: Very low powered (preferably no PCs left running out of stand-by mode) Cheap. When motion (or sound) is detected, I would like it to: Send an email/phone…
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Easiest way to keep an eye on web usage? URL Logging?

My sister, who is computer illiterate, has asked me to take a look at her teenage son's web traffic to see what sites he has been using. He is not very computer literate either, but his history in Firefox is suspiciously low on the number of sites…
SomeGuy
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Locally monitoring services up/down on other Windows machines

I have multiple services running on several Windows Server machine on our local network, and I would like to monitor them from my local Windows 7 machine, so I am notified when one or more services are down. Please note that the tool needs to ask…
Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen
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How to record PC screen activity with a DVR?

I was asked how would one be able to record PC screen activity to a standalone DVR (to sync it with CCTV cameras). 2 different solutions came to my mind: A software installed on the PC makes the PC to pretend to be an IP camera, streaming desktop…
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laptop remote tracker/anti-steal solution

I want to install a program that would allow me to detect where the laptop is, potentially destroy the harddrive in case it's stolen. is there a off-the-shelf solution to this?
user157195
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7z.exe in CCTV Surveillance Progam Files Folder

The CEO of my company installed 7zip to his system. Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 notified him of vulnerabilities report. He then updated the program to the latest version but it didn't help so he decided to uninstall 7zip from his system. However,…
Tim.Towers
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Setting up multiple webcam surveillance system at home regarding bandwidth issues on USB vs ethernet

I currently have 6 IP camera servers (Foscam 8910W) around my house. It costs a lot for each camera and I also think it's eating a lot of bandwidth. My questions are: Does the camera eat home ethernet bandwidth at ALL TIMES even when I am not…
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