Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Combination locks may seem secure, but they're not foolproof. Despite their popularity, they're vulnerable to a technique called "lock manipulation," where skilled individuals can determine the ...

Forgot your Master lock combo? Or want some incentive to not use a Master padlock? There’s a website for that. The video above from Samy Kamar shows how you can crack any Master combination lock ...

People who travel may consider getting luggage or briefcases with combination locks to prevent valuable and sensitive items from getting stolen or misused. Luggage locks also act as a deterrent ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Theft can be a big problem when traveling, so many of us look for ways to keep our belongings secure when we're away from home. Whether that ...

Padlocks are portable locking devices that we all learned about as kids to secure our school lockers, bikes, and other valuables. They come in an infinite number of configurations and are controlled ...

There’s a vulnerability in Master Lock branded padlocks that allows anyone to learn the combination in eight or fewer tries, a process that requires less than two minutes and a minimal amount of skill ...