How a safe crack in Georgia revealed an underwhelming hoard As locksmiths, we are partial to the odd safe cracking clip or two. Firstly, we wonder how they get into the thing itself. Secondly, they pander to our curiosity. We, like children on Christmas Day, always wonder what’s inside the …
Why Logitech’s home CCTV system does what it says on the tin Home CCTV, partly due to its expense and complexity, has put off some households from installing a system. There could be a solution to this problem with Logitech’s Circle 2 security system. Many of you would have come …
Some common sense home security advice from JR Security Devices It is getting close to the holiday season. For many people, this is also the time when we beef up our home security. For example, when we cancel our newspapers or milk; or let another relative mind our house. Insecure …
Do you have, or wish to purchase, any digital security systems? Read this useful guide on avoiding a hack attack Hack attacks have been in the news lately, especially with the cyber attack affecting NHS computer systems. Today, Microsoft have stated how the ransomware attack was a ‘wake up call’. …
Why changing your cylinder locks matter Cylinder locks are easy to change. Instead of having to get an entire lock changed, all you need to do is change the cylindrical component of your lock. If you’re moving house or wish to deny access to certain people, changing the lock means …
How Patlock and Dragon’s Den triggered a sales boost for Craig Knott’s French Door lock Sometimes, inventing the most simplest of ‘must-have’ devices can be a pathway to future riches. This is applicable to Craig Knott’s Patlock device. The brand name is a play on words on padlock, with the …
Locksmith uses a sock and a magnet to break safe – then video clip goes viral “…So, anything you buy in Home Depot… any safe, in Walmart, Costco… Staples, Canadian Tire, it’s all crap! We can open them in less than ten seconds [some of them]…” Meet Terry Whin-Yates, the …
How a Bluetooth padlock could save you from trying to find the keys Trying to find the keys on the eve of bin collection day can be a big problem. One almost as big as knowing which colour bins need to be put out. You get to the gate, take …
