Protecting Your Home
and Your Data
Independent, plain-English guides to securing your cameras, backing up what matters, and keeping your data safe — written by people who research, test, and install the gear we recommend.
Browse the Guides What we coverThree layers of protection
Real security isn’t one product. It’s how your hardware, backups, and privacy work together.
Physical Security
Cameras, NVRs, and PoE setups that actually work — installation, troubleshooting, and gear that earns its place on your wall.
Cloud Backup
Protect footage, photos, and files from theft, drive failure, and ransomware with backup that’s set up right the first time.
Digital Privacy
VPNs, secure networks, and privacy habits that keep your connected home from becoming someone else’s open door.
Why trust Guard Source HQ
We’re a small team of hands-on enthusiasts who’ve installed and lived with this security gear in homes like yours. Every guide starts from real installs and failures — not spec sheets. When we recommend a product, it’s because we’d run it ourselves.
No fluff, no pay-to-win rankings. Just clear, tested advice for homeowners who want their security done properly.
Latest Guides
Fresh from the workbench — troubleshooting, setup, and buying advice.
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Where to Place Home Security Cameras
Security Camera Placement Guide: Angles, Height, and Coverage i Quick Answer Cover your real priorities first — entry…
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Conduit for Exterior Camera Runs
Which Conduit to Use for Exterior Camera Runs i Quick Answer Any camera cable that runs exposed outdoors…
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Security Camera Sending Too Many False Alerts? How to Fix It
Quick Answer: If your camera sends too many false motion alerts, it’s almost always settings — not a…