Locking a bike can feel like a hopeless task with the number of thieves out there sporting portable angle grinders. Thankfully one YouTube channel did an independent test of locks hold up to ...

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Best U-lock: Kryptonite New-U New York Fahgettaboudit Mini Best chain lock: Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1415 & New York Disc Lock Most secure bike lock: Hiplok DX1000 Whether you ride ...

A smart lock offers convenience to busy households, allowing you to unlock your door without reaching into your pocket for that elusive key. Many can be unlocked by the proximity of a smartphone or ...

Consumer Reports tests and rates lock brands based on how easy it is for someone to pick, drill, or break them. There are two ...

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 ...

These top-rated locks from August, Eufy, Kwikset, and Yale are excellent at resisting picking, drilling, and kick-ins. But there are some models to avoid. Consumer Reports uses a cordless drill in ...

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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.