Why haven't (or to what extent have) prisons embraced video technology? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2008 - 13 answers

How can I secretly and wirelessly be informed of cars pulling into my driveway? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm currently running a business where I monitor computers for people. I use custom made software that gets by all the anti-malware scanners and through the firewalls. I have been charging $40/hr for the first hour, and $45 for each hour after that. Since most of work may only take 1-4 hours per client I've been told that I'm charging too little. Figures have been thrown at me by friends, family and even clients that I should charge $60, $75 or even $100. What is a fair amount in this business. Yes this involves spying on people at the workplace, churches and spouses. My first question. I've searched mefi for similar stuff and came up empty.
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 15 answers

Is the chip in my new Electronic Passport (US) an issue? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 21 answers

Help me practice safe (ie. semi-anonymous) facebooking. [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 19 answers

security camera recording method - computer or external device? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2007 - 4 answers

My parents believe the superintendent is stealing supplies from an apartment they own and are renovating. How do they set up a motion activated camera when there is no internet, no VCR or DVR and leaving a laptop there is unsafe? [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 6 answers

What is the best way to make a car-mounted camera system, a la Brett Darrow? [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend a surveillance system with 6-8 cameras and a DVR that is internet ready? This is for a small business, so we want to keep the cost around $1500 or less. One concern is that employees could turn it off so it would be important to have it password protected. Thanks in advance
posted on Jun 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Was there a story a year or two back about Patriot Act/NSA/FBI surveillance in Las Vegas being used for extortion against a casino? I distinctly remember something about it but can't find anything.
posted on May 17, 2007 - 4 answers

I need a network web cam to capture video from a construction site. Your advice and experience is appreciated. [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2007 - 3 answers

I am looking for either high-resolution wireless IP cameras or Video Capture card recommendations and I have a few additional questions. [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 3 answers

A friend of mine might be being spied on... [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2006 - 18 answers

Within the past couple of years there was an art installation in London (?) featuring a work that may have been called "Shy Camera." The piece was a security video camera mounted on an arm. When visitors approached, it turned away abruptly. [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2006 - 4 answers

I've spent the last couple of weeks reading Everyware: The Dawning age Of ubiquitous computing, 1984 and Brave New World and now I'm in full-on tin-hat mode. [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2006 - 8 answers

What are the (US/WA/Seattle) laws regarding video, and audio, surveillance in a restaurant- of both employees and customers? [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2006 - 10 answers

Video security for gated first level parking garage (condos are above the garage). How can I do this easily and cheaply? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2006 - 3 answers

Anyone know the laws regarding video surveillance in apartment complexes? My crazy landlord has taken to using security cameras in the commons area to harass tenants... [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2006 - 15 answers

In the movie The Conversation, Gene Hackman has a sonic surveillance device (a directional microphone?) which, when pointed at distant people, enabled him to tune in to their conversation. This made me think how interesting it could be to own such a device and use it to tune in to conversations other people are having in their car as you pass them on the freeway. Is this possible?
posted on Feb 27, 2006 - 20 answers

UKWorkFilter: My employer is starting to place a lot a surveillance cameras around the building, with the possibility of spying on employees... Is this legal? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2006 - 5 answers

could this country withstand a woodstock today? what would be the public reaction? how about law enforcement and government officials?
posted on Feb 3, 2006 - 13 answers

I need a home surveillance program. All I want is a program that has motion and audio detection and automatically begins recording from one of those cheap logitech webcams that used to come with everything. I'm looking for something free that lets me configure the codecs for video and audio as well as the recording duration. [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2006 - 8 answers

there are, at least to my mind, many nefarious things going on in this country, at all levels. i recently voiced a specific complaint to a friend of mind. his reply was 'this is the way the 'man' wants it.' who is this 'man' anyway?
posted on Dec 26, 2005 - 16 answers

Does this device exist, and if not, how can I modify cheap consumer digicams to create it: A cheap portable digicam that will endlessly record video to some kind of small memory buffer, say enough memory for 1 minute of video, such that I could leave it running for days on the off-chance of it recording something interesting, and when something interesting happened, I just press a "Stop Recording" button, and the last 60 seconds of video are sitting in memory. [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2005 - 13 answers

Cell phone surveillance... just heard what must be an urban myth: that police have the capability to use your cellphone as a listening device and that even if the power is off, that the device can be powered up remotely. The person who passed this information takes out his battery to ensure that his conversations are not monitored. I have heard of aliens monitoring brainwaves through metal fillings, but this seems over the top. Any truth?
posted on Aug 23, 2005 - 40 answers

Every Thursday morning without fail, I get my newspaper only to find that someone has stolen the Food and Drink section. This is my favorite section of an otherwise worthless paper (the AJC) and I want to catch the thief in the act so I can dole out the appropriate punishment and prevent this from happening again. I live in an apartment along a long corridor and the paper is delivered directly to my door. How do I catch the thieving punk who ruins my Thursday mornings?
posted on Mar 10, 2005 - 39 answers

I’m looking for journal articles about the social implications of electronic surveillance in public spaces. [mi]
posted on Mar 31, 2004 - 9 answers