Originally made as portable convenience locks, padlocks are known for their cheap, simplistic and relatively secure design. Their construction is made up of a body, shackle and locking mechanism, with ...

Q — I own a padlock marked on the front and back: “HURD LOCK /MFG. BY E.P. HURD DETROIT.” The key slot, which has a swing cover, is located on the side of the lock. The lock is opened by a small key ...

Smart appliances and accessories are on the rise and with the concept of IoT widely spreading across the world, more and more conventional devices used in the household or at offices are turning ...

Not too many years ago, if you wanted a decent copy of a key made, you had to head to either a locksmith’s shop or the nearest hardware store, where real people actually knew their trade. Now we ...

The Noke Bluetooth padlock looks and feels like your trusty combination lock, except that it has its name engraved where a dial would normally be. It's weighted well and shows care in construction. If ...

“Leaving the key turned in the lock before going to bed doesn’t add security. In fact, it can make things worse ,” warns ...

Just click this nifty new lock now seeking funds on Kickstarter, and if it senses the right smartphone nearby, it's supposed to open like magic. Freelancer Michael Franco writes about the serious and ...

Your phone has a fingerprint sensor, your laptop may have a fingerprint sensor, and even getting access to your gym or place of work may require tapping a little sensor before being let in. Security ...