Apparently one of my roommates went into our only bathroom and either a) died or b) left the light on and the door locked. In a few minutes I'm kicking it down, but first I'll see if anyone can get me ...

Lockpicking has become a trademark skill of hackers all across the world, and is regularly taught at hackerspaces and maker faires. But a lot of the time, the sets have already been made or bought ...

First, let’s get something straight— for the most part, what’s inside your doorknob isn’t going to keep thieves at bay. Kevin Grubb, the owner of Sure Lock and Key in St. Louis, has been in the lock ...

We all know the Hollywood trope of picking a lock with a paperclip, and while it certainly is doable, most reputable locks require slightly more sophisticated tools to pick effectively. That’s not to ...