A great Raspberry Pi project has been published to the Hackster.io website this week by maker and developer Paul Freeman-Powell, providing instructions on how to create your very own Raspberry Pi ...

Building a solid home security system requires multiple products working in tandem, though not all upgrades need to fall into the high-tech category. For example ...

Are you tired of fumbling with keys every time you want to enter your home? Do you worry about the security of traditional locks, especially when you’re away from home? If so, it might be time to ...

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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 ...

The Yale Real Living Z-Wave Touchscreen Deadbolt Lock is a sleek-looking motorized door lock with lots of easy-to-use features, but it's expensive and requires a third-party app and a network ...

Whether you have a family to protect or you live alone, extra security is never a bad idea. While standard door locks will do a decent job, there are many other locks with added security to give you ...

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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.