Locks

Gadgets

Crack Almost Any Electronic Safe With The Bounce Technique

6:20AM October 28, 2011 | Adam Dachis

If you have a digital safe with a passcode entry, a few things could go wrong. You could forget the code, the electronic mechanism could fail, or someone could change the code without you knowing. In the event you need to break into your own electronic safe, here’s how to do it. More »


Gadgets

Küat Racks Bike Lock Camouflages Itself As A Water Bottle

2:40AM October 12, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

In the ongoing battle between bike thieves and victims, those hoping to return and find their rides exactly where they left them have a new weapon. More »


Geek Out

Learn How To Pick Locks From A Competitive Lockpicker

11:25AM September 23, 2011 | Casey Chan

Schuyler Towne, a man who loves locks more than you’ll love anything, is hosting a 24-part video course on how to pick locks. With any luck, you can become the next great lock-picker after watching it (or at least, get yourself in your apartment when you lock yourself out). More »


Geek Out

A Bike That’ll Break When Stolen

9:22AM September 13, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Andrew Leinonen created the ultimate deterrent to bicycle theft — a lock that’s integrated into the bicycle’s frame. He calls his invention the StayLocked Bike. More »


Geek Out

Watch A Competitive Lockpicker Talk About Locks

11:34PM August 18, 2011 | Casey Chan

If you were curious about how locks work and/or curious about what kind of person is a competitive lockpicker (as in they pick locks for sport) meet Schuyler Towne. He’s completely obsessed with locks and loves to talk about ‘em. More »


Gadgets

Make A DIY Lock Pick Set From A Windshield Wiper

8:00PM August 8, 2011 | David Galloway

There are many practical and legal reasons to learn lock picking, (we covered this last week in our guide on how to use your dark side for good) but the picks can be expensive and hard to obtain. You can make your own set with the spring steel from a wiper blade, a small propane torch, and a rotary (Dremel) tool or grinder, and two pliers. More »


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Lock Loop Shackles Bike Tyres Together For Extra Thief-Repellant

6:00AM July 8, 2011 | Sam Biddle

Getting your bike stolen is expensive and traumatising and overall shitty. But so is having to juggle a bunch of heavy locks. So you’re just screwed! Unless you use some clever design and create something like the Lock Loop. More »


Computing

Let’s Hope Your Laptop Lock Is Better Than This One

12:20PM July 1, 2011 | Brian Barrett

How long does it take someone to compromise this HP laptop lock, and what sinister tools do they need? Fifteen seconds. Screwdriver. Uh… maybe it’s time to start looking into a lock for your lock.

Check out the full breakdown of the break in here. [Forbes via Crunchgear]


Gadgets

This Bike’s Transforming Handlebar Lock Makes It Unridable For Potential Thieves

1:00PM May 3, 2011 | Adrian Covert

How do you ward off bike thieves from destroying a bike lock and making off with your pedal-powered set of wheels? Turn the handlebars into the bike lock, so that even if they break through your line of defence, they can’t actually ride the thing. More »


Gadgets

This Titanium Bow Could Be The Next Great Bike Lock

11:40PM April 29, 2011 | Sam Biddle

The word “bow” doesn’t exactly connote theft-deterring power, but when that bow is made out of titanium, it’s a different story. The Kickstarter hopeful TiGr lock claims flexibility, hack-proof strength, and a sexy design worthy of your ride. More »