Padlocks are portable locking devices that we all learned about as kids to secure our school lockers, bikes, and other valuables. They come in an infinite number of configurations and are controlled ...

Leaving a spare key under the doormat or on top of a doorframe is never a good idea. A dedicated lock box for your spare keys allows you to provide entry to others when you’re not around—like dog ...

Rochester Institute of Technology students will unveil an automatic operating mechanism for a combination lock, which can be used by the visually impaired or individuals with fine motor skills ...

Designed by Yun Hwan Sung, this combination lock USB drive helps put another barrier between your data and any prying eyes. This innovative USB drive has two dials which create a combination lock that ...

In our search for big-box convenience, we tend to forget that locksmiths once not only copied keys but also created complex locks and other intricate mechanisms from scratch. [my mechanics] hasn’t ...

When [Zach Hipps] was faced with a locked safe and no combination, it seemed like calling a locksmith was the only non-destructive option. Well, that or doing something crazy like building a ...