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I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

The Philips 1000 Series Electronic Deadbolt Lock and Handle Set is now available in Costco Canada warehouses and online at ...

Philips’ entry-level electronic deadbolt lacks any wireless features, but it’s better than the average dumb lock and it doesn’t cost much. Philips makes a vast range of smart home gear, but it only ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Available in Matte Black, Satin Nickel, or Aged Bronze with ...

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 ...

Resistance to kick-in as sold is how well the lock survived increasingly forceful impacts using the hardware it comes with. The Amazon Basics Electronic Deadbolt AB-DH502-SN is part of the Door Locks ...

This $80 lock won’t work with your phone—or your smart home system—but it is a sturdy and secure way to add PIN-, fingerprint-, or key-controlled access to your entry doors. Brinks is probably the ...

The 1000 Series is a sharp-looking lock that comes in glossy black, matte black, or satin nickel trim options. It’s a complete lock assembly that includes exterior and interior escutcheons, a deadbolt ...

・Interior escutcheon feels flimsy and is boring to look at ・Absence of wireless connectivity means no smart home integration ・Fingerprint registration means keeping an offline list This $80 lock won’t ...