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CCTV Hard Drive Full? Hidden Factors Eating Your Storage Space AND 5 Ways To Maximise Your Storage Usage

CCTV Hard Drive Full? Hidden Factors Eating Your Storage Space...


What happens when your storage vanishes faster than expected? You're not alone. Many homeowners and businesses struggle with rapidly filling CCTV hard drives, often unaware of the hidden factors at play. This article will unveil the hidden factors eating your CCTV hard drive space, and what you should be doing to reach your desired amount of footage.  

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A Hard Dive into Hard Drives: The Essential Guide to...


Using the wrong type of hard drive can severely compromise your system's performance and reliability, leaving you with unusable footage when you need it most. This article will provide you with the essential knowledge to make informed decisions about hard drive selection for your CCTV system. We will cover the different types of hard drives available, explain why surveillance-rated drives are a must for continuous recording, and detail the potential consequences of using standard desktop drives.

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Different Types Of CCTV Systems You Should Use To Protect...


Home security has become a paramount concern for UK residents in recent years. According to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics, theft rates remain an issue, with a significant 6% increase across all theft from June 2023 to June 2024. This article will explore the different types of CCTV systems available for your home in 2025, helping you make an informed decision to enhance your safety and peace of mind. 

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What is Analogue and IP? What is the difference between Analogue and IP? IP and Analogue cameras.

What is Analogue and IP?


What is Analogue and IP? 

Analogue is the traditional type of surveillance. It transfers video over the cable directly into the recorder. Recorders used for analogue systems are either the traditional old VCRs (Video Cassette Recorders) used in older systems, or the updated DVRs (Digital Video Recorders), which use hard drives to store footage instead of cassette tapes.  

IP is the term for the modern digital system which is simplified and easy to install. These systems use a LAN (Local Area Network) cable, also known as a Network Cable, to send images over the same network as the recorder using a simple plug and play method. 

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