Forget keys! The best smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...

Here at PCMag, we've been testing smart locks since they first hit the market. We evaluate all of the most popular models, installing and testing them in our own homes to help you decide which one ...

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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 ...

Here’s how it works. The best smart locks provide a lot more than just convenience. With remote control and monitoring over your door, you'll know if someone enters your home or be able to let ...

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If you’ve been meaning to add security to your residence or business, a smart lock is one of the best gadgets you can invest in. Like many smart home devices, smart locks are relatively simple ...

I’m talking about smart home locks that see me approaching and take action — so I don’t have to pause and interact with anything when I really just need to run inside to use the bathroom.

Smart home security brand Schlage unveiled two new smart door locks at CES 2025 that help modernize house access. The first is the Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, which has the unique ability to unlock ...

What are lock-free data structures? Lock-free data structures are data structures that are thread and interrupt safe for concurrent use without having to use mutual exclusion mechanisms. They are most ...