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DVR vs. NVR: Choosing the Right Video Surveillance System for Your Needs

Video surveillance has many applications in the home, office, industry and public venues. At the core of all video surveillance system is a central video controller that collects video streams from each camera and makes this available for live view or storage for later viewing.

Essential Protection: The Best Uninterruptible Power Supplies for Your Security System

Uninterruptible Power Supplies For Security Systems

A Guide to Extending Your Home Network

How to make your mains wiring do double duty and effectively transmit data.

DIY Cubby House Alarm: Protect Your Play Space with this Fun Electric Circuit Project

Safeguard your cubby house with a DIY burglar alarm, ensuring a secure and enjoyable play haven for endless fun.

Mastering the Module Squad: A Comprehensive Guide to Arduino Modules

These top 5 input/output devices for Arduino will get your creative juices flowing.

Explore Essential Tools for Enhanced Electronics Vision

When working with electronics, we often need to see more than what’s visible with the naked eye

DIY Light-Up Father's Day Card: Step-by-Step Guide & Tips | Save Money & Get Creative

Save yourself a trip to the store and make your own light-up card to honour a special father figure in your life.

Unlocking Advanced Functions: A Guide to High-End Multimeter Features

Learn about the more advanced functions of this toolbox essential.

Sensor Achievements: About Environment Sensors | Jaycar

Get readings on everything from your gas bottle to your fish tank with these ingenious devices

Survive Off the Grid: Alternatives to Mains Electricity | Jaycar

Nothing shocks you like a blackout: we often don't realise how much we take mains power for granted until it's suddenly unavailable.

5 Smart Strategies for Efficient Power Saving

Save big bucks on your electricity bill with our easy-to-follow guide to cutting down your usage.

Boost Your Signal: The Top 4 Strategies for Maximizing Network Coverage

No matter your location or provider, these 4 products will help you improve and optimise your network coverage.

DIY Morse Code Transmitter: Teach Electronics to Kids | Fun Family Project

Transform recycled bits and pieces into an analogue way to talk to your family.

Transform Your Devices into Ultimate Gaming Stations!

Whether you're working from home, returning to the office or just looking for something to do, there are lots of options to turn your downtime into fun time.

Unlock Superior Audio Quality with Optical TOSLINK Connections

Use optical TOSLINK connections for unparalleled audio fidelity

Maximizing Efficiency: Harnessing PWM's Power from Solar to RGB

From solar charge controllers to dimmer switches, PWM is an ingenious way of adjusting power delivery

Top Wi-Fi Gadgets: The Ultimate Connectivity Essentials

4 handy Wi-Fi devices you're sure to love.

Master 3D Printing: The Ultimate Video Series Guide

Jaycar is excited to announce that we have launched a new video series on 3D printing that will cover all aspects of the hobby.

Essential Guide to Thermometers: All You Need to Know

Using a liquid-filled glass tube to check temperature is positively a relic of the last millennium.

Difference Between Trail Cams and Action Cams: Your Guide to Camera Options at Jaycar

Ever wondered about the difference between a trail cam and an action cam?

Best Ways to Power Up Your USB Devices

Here are some of our top gadgets to help keep your phone, tablet and other USB charged devices at 100% at all times.

Discover the Top 4 Security Systems for Ultimate Protection

Our top security systems to protect your family, valuables, home or office.

Unlocking Router Secrets: Maximizing Your Network's Potential

Unlock router secrets and gain valuable insights into optimizing router performance for reliable and seamless internet connectivity.

Essential Tools for Your Workbench: The Unsung Heroes Every DIYer Needs

Discover the unsung heroes of the workbench with Jaycar Australia. Get the latest tips and tricks for DIY projects, tools and more.

Unlocking the Thrill: A Beginner's Guide to Using Oscilloscopes

They may inspire a sense of wonder and mystery, but oscilloscopes are fascinating and not that complicated once you get to know them

Engaging Activities for Kids at Home: Educational Ideas for Happy, Healthy Learning

Try these fantastic and educational ideas to help keep the kids – and yourself – happy, healthy and engaged while being cooped up for an extended period.

Discover the World of Robotics with Our Easy-to-Build Robot Kits | Jaycar

Robot Kits are the perfect entry point for anyone wanting to learn about coding Arduino, programming or robotics - children and adults alike!

Unlocking Creativity: Exploring the Possibilities of 3D Printing Beyond Trinkets

Discover 3D Printing with Jaycar - Learn how to get started with 3D printing and explore the possibilities with Jaycar's range of 3D printers and accessories.

Resin vs. Filament Printers: Pros, Cons, and Best Uses | Jaycar

Both resin and filament printers have their pros and cons, all based around what you are needing to print out. They vary in strength, speed, size, quality, ease of use, and limitations.

4 Effective Ways to Bridge Audio Compatibility Gaps

Save yourself the hassle of upgrading your devices and sort out those sound issues yourself with our helpful guide.

Ethernet Cable: Beyond Computers to Networking Marvels

Why is Ethernet cable so useful for networking much more than just computers?

Unraveling HDMI: It's Benefits and Uses

It's the most popular display connection format currently available, but do you know how it works... or even what it stands for?

The Powerful Ubiquitous USB of the Year

Embrace the ubiquity of USB technology, understanding its versatility and widespread adoption for diverse device connections.

5 Essential Hacks for Smoother Videoconferencing: The Ultimate Guide

A portable battery bank can get you out of all sorts of trouble. Here are five problems you can solve with one on hand.

About Wi-Fi 6: Everything You Need to Know

Wi-Fi 6 is here, and it delivers faster streaming and better range than its predecessors.

Dropbox Sync: Safeguard Surveillance Footage with Automated Cloud Backups

Discover the power of Dropbox sync and how it simplifies data sharing and collaboration across devices and users.

Illuminate Your LEGO® Creations: A Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Lights

LEGO® is awesome, but you can make it even more fun by adding some lights to brighten up your creations.

Essential Tech Solutions to Optimize Your Data Usage

Are you juggling huge volumes of important files and stressing out about how to keep them organised and backed up? These four products will make life easier. (replace with first line of article)

Engage Kids in Engineering with Hands-On STEM Toys | Learn While You Build

Teach young people in your life about engineering, physics and mechanics with toys they can assemble themselves.

Enhance Home Security: Install a Smartphone-Controlled Camera Today!

Learn how to use APP Remote View with our easy-to-follow guides. Jaycar has the best tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your APP Remote View.