Zipstream can dramatically reduce storage and bandwidth in Milestone, but only if it’s enabled correctly. This guide breaks down how Zipstream works, the most common mistakes that prevent it from doing anything, and the cleanest way to turn it on so you actually see your storage numbers drop.

We break down the essential fields every CCTV excel report needs for inventory and storage management and how to automate reporting using The Boring Toolbox.

Managing over 240 cameras across a growing city isn’t easy—especially when one person is responsible for it all. See how the City of Vacaville uses The Boring Toolbox to simplify Milestone XProtect, stay ahead of system issues, and keep everything running smoothly.

Case Study with Daniel Looney, Systems Administrator II at City of Vacaville

This step-by-step guide shows you how to access Milestone XProtect from anywhere using Tailscale. It’s secure, simple, and way less frustrating than a VPN.

Our new Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform makes it easy to manage what your users can see and do in The Boring Toolbox with role-based permissions, SSO, and MFA.

Security and IT often feel like they're speaking different languages—but they’re really solving the same problem from opposite ends. Based on blunt (and refreshingly honest) feedback from Reddit’s sysadmin community, we explore why IT pushes back on security tools, and how to shift the conversation to earn trust, streamline approvals, and build real collaboration. Empathy, transparency, and a shared sense of purpose go a long way.

Tired of getting pinged for problems you’re already fixing? Maintenance Mode helps you suppress alerts, clean up your dashboard, and take back control of your workflow—without all the noise.

Use The Boring Toolbox scheduled reports to keep stakeholders informed—without creating extra work for yourself.

What do you get when you combine AI, a security camera, and a savage sense of humor? RoastGuard.
What started as a joke has turned into a surprisingly effective deterrent—one that doesn’t just detect motion, but calls you out for your outfit while doing it.

Want to trigger a strobe light when your Axis camera detects motion? This guide shows you how to integrate MQTT and Node-RED for seamless automation.