Originally made as portable convenience locks, padlocks are known for their cheap, simplistic and relatively secure design.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

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 ...

Technology has worked its way into almost everything we use around the house, with some of the best smart home devices sporting cutting edge tech. Included in this are padlocks, which can now be ...

Padlocks are one of those everyday objects that seem ripe for the Internet of Things treatment, so it's no surprise that Master Lock has given its new line an intelligence boosting upgrade. Aimed at ...

The lock design and mechanism are as shown in patent number 1,882, issued to Solomon Andrews on December 5, 1840. The case of this lock is similar to a clam shell. It is comprised of two plates of ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. There’s something reassuring about the clunk of a traditional ...

The LockSmart Keyless Bluetooth Padlock frees you from worrying about keys or combinations, but the procedures for sharing access are unnecessarily awkward. A friend of mine works at a medical ...

The art of picking locks may seem like a skill more suited for an action-movie hero than the average person. However, with perseverance, an understanding of locks, and the right tools, anyone can ...

There’s something reassuring about the clunk of a traditional padlock, but in today’s world it no longer feels enough. Keys get lost, combinations are forgotten and cheap locks can be prised open in ...

The art of picking locks may seem like a skill more suited for an action-movie hero than the average person. However, with perseverance, an understanding of locks, and the right tools, anyone can ...