Christy Rakoczy

Christy Rakoczy has been a full-time writer for more than a decade. She has a law degree from UCLA School of Law and a degree in English, Media & Communications from the University of Rochester. In addition to writing for the web, she has also written textbooks and educational content and has served as a subject matter expert for online course development.

Will A Home Security System Work with VoIP?

Today, many households no longer have landline telephone systems. While some people opt for cell-phones alone, others choose to get their phone service through VoIP. What is VoIP? VoIP stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol. When you have VoIP service, your phone service doesn’t work through traditional copper phone lines. Instead, you use a computer, …

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Everything You Need To Know About Home Security For Apartments

Moving into your own apartment is really exciting, but along with the awesome feeling of having your own space, you might also be feeling a bit concerned about how you can keep yourself and your valuables safe in your new digs. When you rent an apartment, landlords are typically responsible for securing the building itself, …

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Will I Need an Alarm Permit to Install a Home Security System?

Many property owners are surprised to find they are subject to lots of restrictions on what they can do with and on their property. Most local government authorities require homeowners or other building owners to get permission from the township or municipality before taking certain actions such as putting in a pool or installing a …

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