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Benefits of Dash Cam

Why use a Dash Cam?
Benefits of Dash Cam.

What are the benefits of dash cam? Lately we see more and more in the news videos captured on dash cam. A driver on the bridge in Taiwan became a witness of a horrific plane crash. Drivers in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk caught what appeared to be a meteor falling from the skies, and many other YouTube videos of wrecks are caught on tape.

Why get a dash cam?

A picture is worth a thousand words, but a video from dash cam can tell a whole story. A little device mounted on your windshield may prove your words if you get involved in accident and help you avoid insurance scam.

A couple of years ago I was making a left turn when a sedan ran a stop sign and T-boned me on the driver’s side. She drove away, but minutes later came back. After police arrived, I told them what happened, but she made up a different story, like I cut a sharp turn and hit her vehicle. Since there were no witnesses, police officers wrote down our stories, without even closely looking in the details. My car was totaled, I end up with the medical bill and her insurance refused to pay the claim. I decided there was a better way to protect myself against that kind of fraud, and I started browsing the Internet to find a solution. Then I stumbled upon some videos on YouTube.

Why Do Russian Drivers Have Dash Cams?

One of my Russian friends told me this joke:
The passenger is asking a cab driver in Russia
– Why do you look at both sides? There is one-way traffic only.
– Dude, that’s Russia – I would have looked upward, too!

More than one million motorists in Russia have dash cams on the board, because sometimes this is the only way to protect from road rage crazy drivers or possibly corrupt police. These are the main reasons why we see more and more disasters caught on video, or crashes caught on dash cam by Russian motorists.

But not only Russian motorists realized the importance of dash cam, because lately more and more Americans start mounting a dash cam on windshield.

How to make a dash cam

I’ll tell you from the beginning: Don’t even bother yourself and waste your time. There are some suggestions from different websites on how to use old point and shoot digital cameras, or some videos on YouTube trying to convince you than you can use your cellphone as a dash cam so you can have a GPS and dash cam recording at once. Avoid both for the following reasons:

1. Many states have restriction laws of using television screen on windshield, even the use of GPS may get you in trouble with the law, so mounting a digital camera or cell phone won’t be a good idea.

2. Digital cameras make very good videos, but most of them have limited memory and don’t erase the old footage automatically like the dash cam does.

3. Assembling and disassembling a cell phone will take some time, and you will not remember to do that every time. What about if you’re getting a phone call? Even if you have a Bluetooth or Bluetooth equipped stereo in a car, your phone will not be recording during the phone call. Long story short, cell phone usage is not a safe option.

You need to assemble the dash cam only once, and shooting starts and ends by simply turning your ignition key on or off; for digital cameras or cell phones, you have to perform that manually.

Is it legal to have a dash cam?

Yes, there is no law to prohibit dash cams in your personal or commercial vehicle. However, there are some restrictions you need to know: you can cover only a 5 inch area on the left side of the windshield on the driver side, or a 7 inch area in the right side of the passenger side. The same restrictions apply to GPS devices too. In some states, it’s illegal to mount an external device to the windshield. Check your state Law and call the state DMV office to get more details on regulation and local laws.


Benefits of Dash Cam. Save 10-50% on computers & electronicsOne law that you need to know is the Federal Wiretapping Act, which makes it illegal to record an oral communication that you’re not a party to. So, if someone else drives your car and got pulled over by the police, it’s better to notify about the dash cam to the officer.

Currently insurance companies don’t offer any incentives or discounts for the dash cam in the car, but there is a positive effect of having one in the car: it changes the driver’s behavior, and you don’t drive recklessly when you’re recording yourself.

Another major reason is that if you’re a parent of teenage driver who does not have enough experience yet, then a dash cam is a highly necessary equipment to have in the car. You can check for mistakes they did, and teach them how to avoid those mistakes. Also they will know that you’re in the car while you’re not really in the car, and it makes them drive responsibly. You can say it’s an invasion of privacy, but I’m not a control freak; as a responsible parent, I need to know the driving habits of my kids, where they go, and with whom.

Where to buy Dash Cam?

Dual Lens Camcorder Car DVR Camera HD 1080P Dash Cam Black Box With Rear 2 Cam Vehicle View GPS TrackerAbout 70% of dash cams sold in US have been purchased by truck drivers, who have been first to acknowledge the importance of having documented evidence in case of an accident or possible fraud claim. After truck drivers, this is a common gadget for cab drivers, who prefer to use Dual Lens Dash Cam with Rear View Camera to record the interior of the vehicle too.

Bikers prefer to use GoPro Cameras mounted on helmets; however, for a car, buying GoPro camera is not efficient. They are pretty expensive and you will face the same problems like with the digital camera or the cellphone. Most popular dash cams have a price range from $20 to $150. There are some expensive ones with GPS functions too, which could cost you $200 and up.

Most of the dash cams are sold by Chinese websites, like AliExpress, Everbuying and Focalprice. They are the most common retailers, where you can buy the dash cam directly from China.
Also there are a lot of options available on Amazon.com and eBay. Walmart also offers a few types of dash cams, but they are not available in every store; on the other hand, you will be able to get on Walmart.com with free shipping to your local store.

Since the product is getting more popular, the market starts flooding with lot of knock offs, and low quality dash cams even start popping up on Amazon.com and eBay. In the next article I will be reviewing two dash cams, which are most popular and are in big demand, and I will tell you how to avoid buying a fake one.

Pass on new iPhone or Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Compare new iPhone 5S(iPhone 5C) or Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with older models

It is always great for the consumer when new products come out. For the most tech savvy people, or those with money to burn, the new iPhone or Samsung Galaxy note 3 might be “must have” items.
The reality of the situation is that they are minor upgrades on already excellent products. However, as the newest products become available, that means retailers will discount older models from companies like Samsung mobile and Apple.Chromo
If your phone is three years old, and you buy a product that has been around for six months or a year, the technology you are acquiring is vastly superior to what you have, and because you opted against spending the cash on the newest of new phones, you get a huge break in price.

It is very logical to get the new iPhone in stores with plenty of time to sell millions of them to holiday shoppers. For Samsung mobile, it is important not to get beaten to the punch and avoid being too far behind the iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Again, this benefits smart shoppers. The day that the new devices come out, the slightly older ones become less popular despite the fact that they still perform exactly as they did before the new model showed up. Because they are no longer the newest phone available, they are discounted and available to consumers at a fraction of the cost of the newest phone particularly at online retailers.





If you read about the new iPhone, and study information on the Samsung Galaxy note 3, it easy to find technologically oriented people who gush over their slightly improved cameras, bright new colors that they are available in, fingerprint scanner, and switch from plastic to leather like material on the Note. There is little doubt that the newest technology is solid and maybe even spectacular. However, the slightly older technology, the phones that have suddenly become affordable and discounted, are also excellent. How much is
Save 10-50% on computers & electronicshaving a yellow, pink, or blue phone really worth? Is a relatively tiny piece of leather instead of a plastic case a $500 investment? Surely the fingerprint scanner is cool, but haven’t we successfully used phones forever without one? Buying the new iPhone or Samsung Galaxy note 3 is more about being in the club of people that have them than is truly improving your everyday life. If you have an older model from Samsung mobile, or one of their competitors, the step up between something you’ve had for a few years and a phone released within the last 12 to 18 months will be much greater and less expensive than jumping on the latest iPhone 5.

The new products will be “old” in six months or a year. By being a consumer who is slightly behind the craze, and upgrading to a newer phone but not the latest version, you benefit by acquiring excellent and modern technology without paying a premium to be the first on your street with a pink phone or a leather case.

A4C

Antivirus and Malware Protection for your computer.

Antivirus and Malware Protection

Why is it important to have an Antivirus and Malware protection?
Computers have now become a part and parcel of every business and home. It is important that you learn how to protect it from spywares, viruses and other malicious attacks. These are some of the things that can easily spread from one computer to several others. When this happens, the viruses infect programs and files which could turn out to be disastrous. The worst thing that viruses can do to your computer is to erase all the information that is stored. This means a permanent damage of your files.

Antivirus and Malware Protection

To be on the safe side, it is important that you have backup copies of all your files. You can either store them in a different hard drive or disk. This will ensure that you have nothing to lose in case your computer is attacked by viruses. There are a number of things that you can do to protect your computer. The first one is to ensure that you install antivirus software that you should update on a regular basis. Kaspersky AntiVirus 2016. Essential PC Protection.Avoid sharing your computer software with other people to avoid the spread of viruses. Never use any computer software whose source you do not trust. Avoid clicking on any pop up ads that appear on your computer whenever you are surfing the internet, because you might risk installing a virus or spyware to your computer. These ads might look like warning messages but the reality is that they are from online companies that are unscrupulous. Do not open an e-mail from person you don’t know. There are quality computer software programs that you can download. Most of these programs monitor whatever is happening to your computer. It will alert you of any suspicious activities.


Webroot

Webroot Antivirus and Internet SecurityWebroot is yet another antivirus that you should consider downloading. This is one of the most trusted and oldest antivirus software that has been in the market. It is also one of the most advanced antivirus products that most computer owners have. It is very efficient in scanning worms and virus that might have found their way into your computer. It will warn you in advance in case any internet traffic tries to introduce worms or spyware into your system.
With a range of security options to choose from, find a program that works perfectly for you and your unique situation.





McAfee

McAfee AntivirusMcAfee is one of the security programs that you should own. This program incorporates an anti-phishing, antivirus, anti-spam and anti-malware techniques that will ensure that your computer is always well protected. McAfee does not only protect your computer from viruses, but also protects it from Trojans.


Norton by Symantec

Symantec. Antivirus, Internet SecuritySince you use computers on a regular basis it is also wise that you learn something about the Symantec Norton. It is widely used antivirus software and it offers you disk imaging and backup software services. This is meant to give your data and important information quality security.





AVG Technologies

AVG Antivirus
AVG is one of the leading names when it comes to staying safe on the internet. With corporate offices in over ten countries, they’re truly a global solution to computer viruses and other security threats facing people everywhere.


Panda Security

Panda Internet Security, Antivirus software
Panda Security offers packages for everyone from the occasional home user looking to stay safe on the internet to a business owner looking to protect their company’s vital information. Their prices are affordable and often lower than those of competitors.


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