You’ve just been handed responsibility for a Milestone XProtect system you didn’t build, the documentation is questionable, and you’re not entirely sure what’s working. Here’s what to check first, what to clean up, and how to get the VMS under...
This blog introduces Analytics, a new feature in The Boring Toolbox that brings powerful trend visualization to Milestone XProtect. Learn how to track camera uptime, storage usage, and retention over time. Spot issues early, prove compliance, and make smarter decisions...
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.
Use The Boring Toolbox scheduled reports to keep stakeholders informed—without creating extra work for yourself.
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. 🚀
Discover 3 lesser-known features of The Boring Toolbox that can significantly improve daily operations managing Milestone XProtect.
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 system upkeep, what you need to do to set your system up for success upon...
From inventory management to health monitoring, these 4 Boring Toolbox reports will help you to maintain compliance, identify maintenance and visibility issues, keep various stakeholders informed, gather comprehensive data on any cameras not recording.
