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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

When taking a moment to think about all the surfaces and objects that keys touch, people will be reminded about just how many germs they actually pick up and carry around. This is why Mul-T-Lock has ...

Level has introduced Level Lock Pro, a new smart lock designed to bring more features and stronger performance while keeping a clean look. The product keeps all the technology inside the lock, which ...

Of all the technology you use on a daily basis, you probably pay the least attention to the mechanical miracles that keep your home or your gym bag secure. Locks and keys have been around for ...