iCamSource

If you are interested in what's happening back home when you're not around like if you have a pet or are afraid that someone might snoop around, then you definitely considered installing security cameras at some point.

However, those can be pretty expensive, and it would be a waste of money with all the technology that's probably just laying around you. iCamSource, for instance, can help you turn your computer into a little surveillance system.

As stated above, this application is capable of turning your computer into a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) server by streaming video content that you can easily access with your phone, whether it's an Android, iPhone or Windows Mobile one.

All you have to do is provide it with a supported video streaming device such as a webcam or digital camera that can handle streaming effortlessly. The only downfall of the app is that it can't record audio, but it'll stream it right to your phone if needed.

Since a truly efficient surveillance system wouldn't be complete without its motion detection feature, iCamSource provides you with such a tool that lets you perform a recording whenever movement is detected or get notified.

All you have to do (after setting the webcam) is to navigate to the "Motion Detection" section, enable it if it isn't already active and toy around with the parameters until you're satisfied with what it offers you.

If you're looking for a tool that lets you turn your computer into a simple surveillance system, you might want to give iCamSource a try. It's easy to use, provides you with intuitive controls and packs several useful features.