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 ...

The Level Lock Pro is Level's latest smart lock, featuring Matter connectivity for Apple Home, multiple unlocking methods, ...

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Here’s a cool little variation of that handy little function called Wake on LAN — [Jonathan] found himself locked out of his apartment one too many times, so he decided to add his own fail safe backup ...

Many crimes involve intruders coming through a home’s front door. That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Not ready to buy? You can probably make your current door lock more secure with a simple tweak.

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 ...

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 ...

These top-rated locks from Eufy, Kwikset, and Yale are excellent at resisting picking, drilling, and kick-ins. Plus, 4 locks to avoid. These locks from Kwikset, Eufy, and Yale are good at surviving ...