From Reactive to Proactive: How the City of Vacaville Transformed Their Video System Management with 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
How to Access Milestone XProtect Remotely Using Tailscale (Without Breaking Everything)
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.
The New Era of Identity and Access Management for On-Premise Security Systems
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.
We Asked IT What Their Problem With Security Is. The Answers Were… Surprisingly Helpful.
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.
Stop Getting Alerts for Cameras You’re Already Fixing: Use Maintenance Mode
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.
Stop Forwarding Spreadsheets: Smarter Ways to Share Security Camera Reports
Use The Boring Toolbox scheduled reports to keep stakeholders informed—without creating extra work for yourself.
This Security System is Judging You (And It’s Hilarious)
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.
The Boring Toolbox: Why Our Milestone XProtect Integration Remains Compatible With Every Version Update
You don’t have to worry about The Boring Toolbox breaking when you upgrade to the latest version of Milestone XProtect.
Glare, Gunk, and Ghost Cameras: How Camera Snapshot Reports Reveal Hidden Security Risks
Don’t wait until it’s too late—Camera Snapshot Reports help you spot glare, dirt, and obstructions before they turn your security footage into a useless mess. 🚀
Campus Safety and Security Systems: Best Practices for Smarter School Security
Learn how to build smarter, layered campus security systems with insights from a higher education security expert. From video surveillance and access control to smart analytics and collaboration, discover practical strategies and tools to enhance school safety and manage it all with confidence.
