webcams for security?

camel lips · 08-25-2008, 10:27 PM

I want to be able to view the coming and goings of my children while I am work.They are good eggs but want to keep everything on the up and up with them.

Having never used a webcam before could I simply sign into Yahoo chat turn it on in the morning and watch it from my work computer?

Or would I need to get some sort of motion activated camera that records to a hard drive?If so what are some inexpensive alternatives?

Feel free to email me at my email if you prefer not to post this publicly.

Thanks

bubblescivic · 08-26-2008, 05:48 AM

why not just use a real CCD that connects through cat5 for ease of installation etc.

Bigwoods · 08-26-2008, 06:03 AM

Use a keylogger. It shows all the sites visited and it's nearly invisible on the computer..

NaughtyMonkey · 08-26-2008, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigwoods

Use a keylogger. It shows all the sites visited and it's nearly invisible on the computer..

Keyloggers are cool, especially when you have older siblings

lol hahaa.

sg1 · 08-26-2008, 06:20 AM

There's a few free ones here you can try out

cajohnson · 08-28-2008, 03:54 PM

I would use a web cam. Here is one I have installed in the past, that is quick and easy, and around your price range. It also functions well in low lighting, since it has night vision capabilities.

http://www.pressdigital.com.au/commu...or-p-5440.html

Hope this helps,
Chris

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camel lips Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 356	webcams for security? I want to be able to view the coming and goings of my children while I am work.They are good eggs but want to keep everything on the up and up with them. Having never used a webcam before could I simply sign into Yahoo chat turn it on in the morning and watch it from my work computer? Or would I need to get some sort of motion activated camera that records to a hard drive?If so what are some inexpensive alternatives? Feel free to email me at my email if you prefer not to post this publicly. Thanks __________________ Fixing laptops is my hobby. edwardamason@yahoo.com

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sg1 Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South coast of UK Age: 31 Posts: 781	There's a few free ones here you can try out __________________ Finished my little home office now

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cajohnson banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	WebCam I would use a web cam. Here is one I have installed in the past, that is quick and easy, and around your price range. It also functions well in low lighting, since it has night vision capabilities. http://www.pressdigital.com.au/commu...or-p-5440.html Hope this helps, Chris

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