Originally made as portable convenience locks, padlocks are known for their cheap, simplistic and relatively secure design.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 ...

Nobody likes having to carry around a keychain full of keys, or – worse yet – arriving somewhere only to discover that they haven’t brought the key they need. The BOLT system offers an alternative. It ...

The best padlocks keep your possessions safe in the same way the best bike locks do. That is, they’re great thief deterrents. But they can also ensure the well-being of your loved ones, especially the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to CES announcements, smart locks don’t often move the needle. Though how you lock your doors might not top the list of technological advancements, Aqara’s newest smart lock just might ...

We tested highly rated smart locks that feature connectivity, changeable codes, and fingerprint readers. Find out which ones ...