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D-Link DCS-8300LH Full HD 2-Way Audio Camera September 3, 2018 - Cloud recording, finally. The DCS-8300LH is in the new line of consumer grade cameras from D-Link that offers baked in cloud recording. While the camera offers many great features for the price point, the software you must use to control the camera feels unpolished and unfinished. It isn't that often that we have mixed feelings about a product that we review, but the D-Link DCS-8300LH is one of those products. There's so much potential in this well priced camera that we recommend holding off for a few months to see improvements in the software as time progresses. Read full article

D-Link DCS-2530L Full HD 180 Degree WiFi Camera January 30, 2017 - Technology keeps moving forward. It wasn't too long ago that we reviewed the 2630L and here we have a follow up model to that, the 2530L. While it lacks two way audio, everything else is basically the same. It is also half the size and draws less power. Is it a worthy follow up? Let's find out. Read full article

D-Link DCS-936L HD WiFi Camera October 26, 2016 - The technology market just keeps progressing faster and faster. Last year, we reviewed the 935L from D-Link with a $120 price point. Fast forward to now and the 936L has been released with better overall features and a $70 price point to boot. It's a win for consumers looking for an easily setup security camera. Read full article

Netgear Arlo Wire Free Security System March 10, 2016 - We're big fans of security for your home or office. What was once a big deal is now very common. You can buy monitoring system from most stores, but most are cumbersome and limiting. They also require hardwire power. What if you want to watch a shed or your garden and can't provide power? That's where the Netgear Arlo comes in. Read full article

D-Link DCS-2630L Wide-View HD WiFi Camera December 10, 2015 - There are many cameras that offer a wider field of view for use to see an entire room and more. These cameras, generally, have pretty bad quality and that horrible fish-eye look. The D-Link DCS-2630L offers to fix those issues in an easy to use package. Read full article

Canary Home Security Solution September 16, 2015 - ASE Publishing is no stranger to the security field. We constantly strive to inform readers about new and worthwhile products to enhance your physical and network security. Often, we find ourselves reviewing products for the enthusiast crowd with the range of IP cameras and NVRs. What if you want a simple to use system that works with your smartphone? Canary had the same question and their system provides the answer. Read full article

D-Link DCS-935L Wireless HD IP Camera August 14, 2015 - The steady march of technology finally moves into the security industry. Nowadays, most people can have a bit more piece of mind with new IP cameras packing so many quality features at a price that doesn't break the bank. The DCS-935L from D-Link is one of those cameras. Read full article

ChargerLeash February 11, 2015 - In a world filled with various cables and connections, it's nice to know there are some companies that care about your connection. The ChargerLeash wants to make sure you never leave your cable behind. It presents an audible alarm when you unplug a device from it to remind you not to leave it behind. Does it work? Yes. Read full article

D-Link DCS-5020L Wireless Pan/Tilt IP Camera January 1, 2015 - It was only a few years ago that you couldn't buy inexpensive and well working pan/title IP cameras that just worked out of the box. Sure, there was a few "IP camera" that were cheap, but they were cheap in every sense of the word. D-Link has really pushed the security camera market to be available to nearly everyone at a great price point and the DCS-5020L is a great example of that. Read full article

Imation Defender F200 Biometric Flash Drive November 9, 2010 - There are occasions where you need to transport information of a sensitive nature while not worrying if it gets into the wrong hands. For that reason, many companies have created flash drives with a focus squarely being on security. We at ASE Labs have reviewed such products in the past, but the Imation Defender F200 Biometric Flash Drive is the first one we have seen that forgoes using traditional password encryption. Instead, it uses a fingerprint scanner to protect your data. Read full article

AirLink101 SkyIPCam777W June 15, 2010 - Most people don't think about securing their homes or small businesses with the added piece of mind of a camera system. It could be due to the cost and time consuming setup of a full DVR solution. The SkyIPCam777W changes all that with an all-in-one package that is easy to setup and just works. It could be the IP camera solution for the masses. Read full article

Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ 16GB USB Flash December 11, 2009 - Tax documents, company memos and even personal files are just some of the things that you might not want others to be able to see. With those security needs in mind, Kingston has created the DataTraveler Locker+, and ASE Labs has the 16GB model up for review. Read full article

Cryptography: Part 1 - Why Cryptography? August 8, 2005 - Cryptography, the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms. This is the introduction of a multi-article discussion on encrpytion. Read full article

U.are.U Personal March 20, 2005 - The U.are.U Personal kit is great for people that hate passwords. Biometric identification is a must for the security conscious person, but you must look to the profession version of the kit for the real deal. Read full article