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title: Blog | TJ Chasteen
description: TJ is a longtime veteran of Spytec, have been at the company for nearly a decade. He has touched just about every part of the company and as Product Evangelist, focuses on knowing our industry, our customers and our product better than anyone. He collects coins and loves to spend time in the California sun with his wife and dog, Gordon.
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# TJ Chasteen
TJ is a longtime veteran of Spytec, have been at the company for nearly a decade. He has touched just about every part of the company and as Product Evangelist, focuses on knowing our industry, our customers and our product better than anyone. He collects coins and loves to spend time in the California sun with his wife and dog, Gordon.
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## Stories by TJ
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Product
### [Product Update - February 2023 - User Empowerment](https://blog.spytec.com/blog/product-update-february-2023-user-empowerment)
Newest update to the applications adds features that push user empowerment to the top.
TJ Chasteen Feb 9, 2023
GPS
### [What Is An IP Rating and Why Does It Matter For GPS?](https://blog.spytec.com/blog/what-is-an-ip-rating-and-why-does-it-matter-for-gps)
IP ratings provide flexibility in where you can place any GPS tracker. For example, a higher IP rating will be needed if the trackers are deployed in...
TJ Chasteen Jan 28, 2023
GPS
### [How Do I Prevent Theft of Equipment?](https://blog.spytec.com/blog/how-do-i-prevent-theft-of-equipment)
The best way to prevent the theft of equipment is a combination of physical security, accurate inventory reports, and GPS tracking.
TJ Chasteen Jan 25, 2023
GPS
### [AirTags vs. GPS Tracking: Which Should I Use For Tracking My Equipment?](https://blog.spytec.com/blog/airtags-vs-gps-tracking-for-equipment)
They both have uses, but the effectiveness and increased capability of GPS devices make it a far better choice than AirTags for tracking equipment.
TJ Chasteen Jan 4, 2023
Spytec
### [Choosing the Right Reporting Mode](https://blog.spytec.com/blog/choosing-the-right-reporting-mode)
Learn more about when to use each Reporting Mode, a recent Spytec product update; including the gains and trade-offs.
TJ Chasteen Jan 3, 2023
Product Updates
### [Product Update - December 2022 - A Big Deal](https://blog.spytec.com/blog/product-update-december-2022-a-big-deal)
Our newest software version is releasing with several new core features and improvements. It is a BIG DEAL.
TJ Chasteen Dec 13, 2022
GPS
### [How Do Boundaries Work on GPS Systems?](https://blog.spytec.com/blog/how-do-boundaries-work-on-gps-systems)
Boundaries are digital fences that allow users of GPS systems to get alerts on when something interacts with a specific place on the map.
TJ Chasteen Dec 9, 2022
GPS
### [Should I Hardwire GPS Trackers That Are Going On My Equipment?](https://blog.spytec.com/blog/hardwire-gps-trackers-for-equipment)
Learn about the benefits of hardwiring GPS trackers to your equipment.
TJ Chasteen Nov 18, 2022
Product
### [Cellular Connectivity’s Role in GPS Tracking](https://blog.spytec.com/blog/cellular-connectivitys-role-in-gps-tracking)
Learn more about why cellular connectivity is vital in GPS/IoT services.
TJ Chasteen Nov 14, 2022
Product
### [Performance vs. Battery Life Within IoT](https://blog.spytec.com/blog/performance-vs-battery-life)
Learn how increased performance reduces battery life and what we can do to mitigate that issue.
TJ Chasteen Oct 28, 2022
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