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Comparison of passive and active GPS tracking devices for vehicles

Passive vs. Active GPS Tracking: What’s the Difference, and Which One is Right for You?

Active GPS trackers send data in real time. Passive trackers store it for later. Learn which type is right for your vehicles, assets, or fleet.

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Monitoring Your Employees Through GPS: Legal or Illegal?

Is it legal to GPS-track employee vehicles? This guide covers federal and state laws, consent requirements, and best practices for workplace tracking.

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The History of GPS

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation network that provides time and location information anywhere on earth to a corresponding GPS receiver. GPS technology is used for navigation, location, and time synchronization as well as a lot more....

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How to Track a Bike with GPS

Bike theft is rising. A compact GPS tracker lets you locate your bicycle in real time if it is stolen. See the best GPS options for bikes.

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What’s an OBD Port?

OBD ports play an important role in pulling information from your vehicle, such as speed, mileage, and potential mechanical issues. Mechanics use it all the time to diagnose vehicles prior to repair. Spytec GPS is a self-serve GPS tracking platform...

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Renting vs. Owning Equipment: Which is Right for Your Construction Business?

Should your construction business rent or own equipment? Compare the costs, flexibility, and how GPS tracking helps manage both owned and rented assets.

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How Does GPS Tracking Work?

GPS tracking works by using a network of 31 satellites orbiting Earth to calculate a device's precise location by measuring the time it takes for radio signals to travel from multiple satellites to a ground-based receiver. This technology, originally developed...

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What to Do When Your Car Is Stolen

Car stolen? Here is exactly what to do — from filing a police report to using GPS tracker data for recovery. Step-by-step guide from Spytec.

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GPS Tracking for Moving Companies

Moving companies need to know where every truck is at all times. GPS tracking helps dispatchers manage routes, verify delivery times, and reduce fuel waste.

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