January 2019

Jan

2019

6 Features to Look for in a Home Security System

First, the good news: Statistics from the State Law Enforcement Division show that the property-crime rate in South Carolina has been steadily declining since 2011. Further, each of the counties in the FTC Security service area — Clarendon, Florence, Lee, Sumter and Williamsburg counties — experienced drops in reported property crimes between 2015 and 2016 (the latest years for which figures are currently available). Unfortunately, of course, homeowners can never fully eliminate the possibility that burglars will target their property and belongings. But there is more good news for those seeking peace of mind — sensible steps can be taken to...

Jan

2019

5 Top Streaming Services for Tech-Savvy Music Lovers

For music lovers on the move, streaming music services offer an attractive alternative to hauling a collection of CDs around, and they open up an easy avenue to finding new favorite artists. Subscription services from the likes of Spotify and Pandora offer a broad catalog of music — from the latest hits to golden oldies, with millions of albums and tracks that span the full spectrum of musical styles — all available with a few taps of the touchscreen. Further, the music can be played without having to buy it (rather, users pay a relatively low monthly fee, and some...