10 · Guides
Practical, checkable information about hidden cameras, listening devices, GPS trackers and spyware, without the scare tactics.
Where hidden cameras are most often placed in a home, which checks you can do yourself, and what those checks cannot find.
Practical checks you can do in a few minutes when you arrive in a hotel room or short-term rental, and what to do if you find something.
What 'bug detector' and 'hidden camera finder' apps actually measure, and an honest account of what your phone can and cannot do.
The information, physical and access signs that may point to a bug in an office, how to read them, and what to do when you notice them.
How listening devices work, which method finds each type, and why a sweep with a single instrument is not enough, in plain language.
Types of vehicle tracker, where they are usually fitted, how to check yourself, and what to do for your safety if you find one.
How to tell strong signs from weak ones, what you can check yourself on iPhone and Android, and how to stay safe if you suspect someone close to you.
How a non-linear junction detector works, why it matters for finding switched-off and recording-only devices, and what it cannot do.
The stages of a professional bug sweep, what decides its duration, how to prepare beforehand and what happens afterwards, step by step.
The risk factors that set sweep frequency, an example planning framework, event-driven sweeps and the measures that protect you between sweeps.
We wrote these guides to help you understand what you can check yourself and when you need a specialist. Each one explains what works, what is a myth, and what each method cannot find. The aim is not to frighten you but to help you make the right decision.