In the heart of today's hyperconnected world, your identity is more than a name—it's a digital fingerprint tracking your every online move. The risks? Far-reaching and immediate. A single careless click might expose you to shadowy cyber-thieves eager to steal your personal information. But fear not, this new era also heralds innovative tools and strategies, arming individuals with the means to guard against unseen foes. Welcome to the frontier of holistic identity protection, where complete personal security isn't merely an aspiration but an attainable reality. It's time to take control and p ..read more

Readers, welcome to our thorough guide to home CCTV cameras. Protecting our homes has emerged as a top priority in a world where security is of utmost importance. Fortunately, CCTV cameras have become effective weapons in the fight against crime and serve as watchful defenders of our homes. Many homeowners are now choosing to install CCTV cameras themselves due to the rising popularity of do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. You have control over your home security thanks to this practical and affordable solution. And that's exactly why we're here: to help you through the process of getting your ow ..read more

Keeping your house and front yard tidy and well maintained is essential. Not only does it make for great street appeal, but it also shows that someone is currently living in the home (rather than empty and unoccupied). Collecting mail is another way to show someone is at home. Great home security provides safety and peace of mind. How does this security look? We’ll go through four essential aspects. Install outdoor lighting Outdoor lighting serves multiple purposes. It illuminates potential tripping hazards, deters criminals from scoping out your property, and makes it easy for guests to find ..read more

More than 238,100 households experienced a break-in and more than 185,800 experienced an attempted break-in. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, during the 2019-20 financial year. Now is easier than ever to secure your home’s main point of entry with Secure Your World. Let’s see how this looks. Do you have an old door? Then it’s best to start from the beginning. If you find your door crumbling or cracking, then it is well overdue for a replacement. Perhaps you have difficulty in opening and closing your door? Every door in your house should be able to open and close without much ..read more

Hosting a garage sale is a great way to make extra money and get unwanted items out of the home. It’s an exciting and nerve-wracking time when you’re figuring out what to sell, what prices to sell them at, finding signage to direct people to your home and the social media posts to alert your neighbourhood about your upcoming event. During all the chaos of preparing for your garage sale, have you organised how you're going to keep your home safe and secure? Even if it’s just the front yard or garage, having strangers in your home poses security risks. So to help you, we’ve put together four ha ..read more

Many Australians are expected to take off during the Easter break. This also means there will be a jump in the number of empty homes and quieter streets across the country. It’s these empty homes that attract opportunities for thieves. So if you’re planning on heading away, now is the perfect time to improve your home security and deter intruders from entering your property. Double check before you leave It might sound like a no-brainer, but unlocked doors and windows continue to be the main way thieves enter properties. Unlocked doors and windows allow thieves to enter the property quickly ..read more

Moving out of the family home into a place of your own is one of the rites of passage to becoming an independent adult. But it’s not without a few steep learning curves and some harsh truths from your parents to make some things seem scary. My parents were always saying, ‘don’t open the door to strangers’. If I were heading out for dinner with friends, it was, ‘let me know when you get home’, as if there is a high chance of an accident on the way home. So when you do make a move into a new place, you should put together several security measures. If not to only make you feel secure, but also ..read more

Technology has come a long way. From the days of dial-up broadband and Nokia 3310s to the technology, we use today. Now we can check what's in the fridge without opening it and can use the voice commands of Hey Siri and Google Assistant to find out the weather and traffic conditions too. Technology is also getting cheaper and more accessible. When set up correctly, technology improves the lives of everyone, including those with a disability to the elderly. So why should you turn your humble home into a smart home hub? We’ll delve into five reasons why you should get in on the smart home movem ..read more

With the start of a new school year approaching, now is the time to remind your children about home security and safety. Particularly when they'll be left alone for a few hours after school. So before the start of the new school term, let’s refresh your kids’ memories and confidence with these four handy tips. 1. How should children get safely inside? Kids can lose keys, misplace them, or keys can be left behind at school. So avoid having them sit by the front door all afternoon until you get home with a smart door lock. Before buying the first lock you see, ask your children how they would p ..read more

Nobody plans on or wants to be locked out of their home. But unfortunately, it does happen. It can be because you left the key inside the door or because you think your partner has the key and vice versa. The question is, once you’re locked out, what do you do? Stay calm and read on. Check for an open entry. As you know, we would never recommend you leave any windows or doors unlocked or open. That means locking the door, even when you’re outside mowing the lawn. If you can get inside this way, then great! But we’re all human, so sometimes we forget to close windows and doors properly. Call a ..read more