Using a PC CCTV System It's often possible to hook a security camera up to a computer. Consult the camera's manufacturer with any questions about exactly how to do so.

You can connect your computer to your Network Camera from Windows Settings. Make sure that your IP or Network Camera is discoverable first.

Here's what the law says about recording on your security cameras and when it may violate privacy or cause other problems.

To record your computer screen, highlight the area, choose sources (webcam, microphone, system sound, or all of them), and click the red Start Recording button.

In a change from how video doorbells and cameras have long functioned, a number of security brands are announcing what they’re calling “continuous recording”—the ability for devices to ...