The Boring Lab’s Camera Hat campaign has been shortlisted for the Drum Marketing Awards Americas 2026 in the B2B category. Here’s how a tiny hat on a security camera became an award-worthy celebration of the people behind video security.
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.
You don't have to worry about The Boring Toolbox breaking when you upgrade to the latest version of Milestone XProtect.
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....
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...
Tired of rearranging Smart Wall tiles after every reboot? Use this Smart Client Startup Script to automatically place your XProtect Smart Wall tiles on specific...
Learn how to use your VMS dashboard to identify issues, prevent downtime, and extend your system's lifespan with proactive maintenance tips.
Standardizing camera brands in your security system simplifies management, enhances reliability, and prepares your system for seamless future growth—discover five key reasons why.
From camera and storage health monitoring to multi-site visibility, these are 6 features you should look for in a VMS dashboard.
In this short video tutorial, you will learn how to use a Powershell script to update multiple device drivers at once in Milestone XProtect.
Discover 3 lesser-known features of The Boring Toolbox that can significantly improve daily operations managing Milestone XProtect.
Learn how to set up a smart strobe siren system that uses Axis Object Analytics with Milestone XProtect, minimizing false alarms by only activating when...
Managing a video surveillance system is not set it and forget it. In this blog we cover the importance of taking a proactive approach to...
Learn how to use a PowerShell script to enforce TLS 1.2 and 1.3 on your IIS servers, improving security by disabling outdated protocols. This guide...
Streamline your Milestone XProtect upgrades by using a SQL script to automate the backup and verification of your databases, ensuring data security and efficiency.
In this tutorial, I'll share how I leveraged ChatGPT to create a PowerShell script that automates one of these tedious tasks: setting up Windows Defender...
The Exhibit Hall at ISC West can be overwhelming if you don't go in with a plan....
Spread a little love (and laughter) in the security world. Download free, not-at-all-creepy Valentine’s Day cards made...
This blog introduces Analytics, a new feature in The Boring Toolbox that brings powerful trend visualization to...
