College students have returned in droves to dorms and apartments at campuses everywhere. So this is the time of year we usually start seeing some coded entry hacks. [Charmonkey] recently took on the ...

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Whether you have a family to protect or you live alone, extra security is never a bad idea. While standard door locks will do a decent job, there are many other locks with added security to give you ...

If you want an added level of security for your apartment or dorm, or travel frequently and stay in hotels and Airbnbs, a portable door lock is a worthwhile investment. These ingenious temporary locks ...

Smart locks offer app-based features for deadbolts, retrofits, levers and more: Here's how you should choose the right one. Welcome to my walkthrough on how to know what smart lock is right for you ...

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 ...

The Schlage Sense Bluetooth Deadbolt, using a Wi-Fi adapter, can talk to Alexa or Google Assistant. Smart locks, strangely enough, are one of the best entry points into home automation. They add ...

At least one of your employees is bound to lose their key at some point, and keys ― whether a traditional metal key or a nifty fob ― can be costly and cumbersome to replace. Keyless electronic door ...