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 ...

The everyday front-door lock has had a bit of an overhaul with Kwikset’s Smartkey system. First, it’s designed to be unbumpable, so you can feel more secure when you leave your home unoccupied. What’s ...

Do you know how many keys there are for your home and who has them? Most of us have lost a key or given them out to housekeepers, baby sitters, contractors and neighbors to gain access to our homes ...

You may not have heard of “bump keys,” but a growing number of criminals have, and may be using the devices to break into homes, officials say. The low-tech devices have been around about 20 years, ...