Locking systems offer a certain amount of mystery because few of us understand how they work. We look to the expertise of a locksmith to get what we need from keyed locks, but you really don't need ...

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Compared with standard locks, keyless locks are more convenient and secure. There are no physical keys to lose or would be thieves to copy. Nor is there an open keyway to pick from the outside. These ...

The house key is one of those things you often search for when your hands are full. Smart locks promise relief here and aim to make everyday life more convenient–without compromising security. They ...

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

Having one of the best smart locks at the front of your door means you can have keyless entry for anyone entering your home, so no more panicking if you forgot your keys! For safety, you can change ...

LAS VEGAS - Locks that are used in millions of homes and residential buildings worldwide and that are designed specifically to thwart hacking are easily opened with both a screwdriver and wire, two ...

Marc Weber Tobias and two colleagues discovered that they could create plastic keys to open Medeco's M3 high-security locks, despite key control measures designed to thwart key duplication. Photo: ...