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Here’s a way to save money by buying a bundle of surveillance and recovery sticks. Keep tabs on cell phones and PCs and recover data that might otherwise be lost. These sticks are useful to discover hidden data or recover information that may otherwise be lost.

The Android Recovery Stick can recover deleted text messages, call logs, images, contacts, and more. Supports up to Android 2.2, and it may not be possible to recover all data. Requires the PIN for locked phones. Plug the phone into a computer, plug the recovery stick into the same computer, and follow the prompts.

The iRecovery performs much the same services as the Android but for iPhones up to IOS 4.3.

Chat Stick searches a PC for chat logs from all sorts of chat logs. Discover how time your employees waste when they’re supposed to be working. Learn what sites your kids are visiting.

The Data Recovery Stick can help you recover deleted files. Deleted files are not really gone until the computer writes new data onto the drive location, so you can often get files back if accidentally (or deliberately) deleted.

The Porn Detection Stick protects your PC from pornography. This software searches all images on a PC and evaluates them for possible pornographic content. Searches active files, deleted files and Internet caches.

The SIM Seizure stick performs comprehensive analysis of SIM cards and can recover deleted texts and emails.

Windows Breaker can help you regain access to your computer. It does not break the password, but bypasses it, granting you file access, including the ability to reset your password. Your PC must be bootable to a USB device in order for the Breaker to do its work. Read More

Now you can hide a video camera right out in plain sight and no one will be the wiser. This fake pill bottle appears to be just that, except there’s a camera and recorder concealed within. The camera and recorder can take still images and video, storing on a Micro SD card up to 8GB (sold separately). Record manually or by motion detection. Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, running approx. 2 hours on a charge, and charges using a USB cable (included). Download images or video via USB cable or by removing the SD card. Read more

• WalletGuard technology blocks RF
• Multiple slots accommodate credit and ATM cards
• Premium leather for casual style and durability

Don’t get scammed! A new form of pickpocket has appeared on the scene, and you don’t even need to be physically touched to lose your valuables. Crooks now can electronically scan your credit and ATM cards, while they are still in your wallet or purse, without you ever knowing about it. At least, not until you get your next statement! Fight back by making it as hard as possible to steal what is rightfully yours. The Rogue bifold wallet has traditional style but modern ideas, like a special pocket for those ubiquitous store loyalty keychain cards, a window on the outside for your driver’s license, 6 slots for credit cards, and also has WalletGuard built-in. This is a special lining which blocks RF, preventing electronic thieves from stealing your information. This wallet is made of black premium leather for a traditional style. Read More

Solar lighting is a perfect way to brighten up a yard or walkway and to do so hassle and maintenance free. Tricod Inc’s Shepards Hook Solar Lantern has no operating costs, requires no running of electrical wires and no continual flipping of a switch or plugging in of a cord for operation. To operate simply set the lantern up in an area of the yard that receives sunlight throughout the course of the day and flip the switch to the “on” position. After the lantern has been setup and had ample sunlight to charge, a photocell sensor in the actual lantern will trigger it to automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn. The lantern is illuminated by 4 super bright white LEDs which have a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours. The Shepards Hook Solar Lantern is water resistant and CE certified. For optimum operation it is important to set this solar powered light up in an area of the yard that will receive as much direct sunlight as possible throughout the day.

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The Mini Gadgets Mini Wireless Color Spy Camera System with PC USB Adapter allows you to spy through walls by placing the video cameras measuring less than an inch on every side. This tiny wireless system features next-generation 2.4 GHz circuitry. That eliminates cordless phone interference so you can send color digital images to your monitor up to 300 feet away. (Three hundred feet is the length of an American football field.) The miniature pinhole camera measures about 1″ cube, has an 80-degree field of view, and operates on a 9 volt battery or AC adapter; the wireless receiver hooks up easily to your computer. Hide in a plant, a book, a video case, air vent, automobile, the only requirement is to make sure the small pinhole lens is facing the video surveillance target. When properly placed, the wide camera angle will give you a complete view of a normal size room.

How Do I Use This Device?
Operation is SIMPLE. Anyone can use this amazing wireless camera. Simply snap a 9 volt battery (not included) onto the camera/transmitter unit and attach the wireless receiver to your computer. That’s all there is to it!

Covert video surveillance has never been easier. With the ability to use a single 9 volt battery, concealment is no problem. Hide in a plant, a book, a video case, air vent, or automobile; the only requirement is to make sure the small pinhole lens is facing the video surveillance target. When properly placed, the wide camera angle will give you a complete view of a normal size room.

Typical Applications For This System:

• Nanny Camera
• Residential Surveillance
• Business Surveillance
• Automobile Security / Back-Up Camera
• R/C Enthusiast in Airplanes and Helicopters
• Motorcycle Helmet Camera
• Great For Any Application Requiring Small Size and Portable Use

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