Deadbolt. A deadbolt is a locking mechanism that mounts much like a door knob. Most exterior doors are locked with a door knob, and also a deadbolt. The deadbolt bore hole is directly above the door knob hole. When a … Continue reading →

How do you tighten a Schlage door handle? Tightening the hardware takes only a few minutes. Turn the knob on the Schlage assembly or press the thumb lever on top of the handle to disengage the catch and open the … Continue reading →

A door strike is one of the primary components of a typical door locking system.The door strike is fastened, usually by screws, onto the frame of a doorway, and it is carefully aligned with the lockset in order to give … Continue reading →

Lever Entrance Sets have been around for some time now and are interchangeable with variety of finishes. Basic Levers features are key lock on the outside and either a turn thumb snib or push button that you lock the door … Continue reading →

Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the knee clearance shall be 11 inches (280 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches … Continue reading →

strike jamb, lock jamb The vertical member of a doorframe on which the strike plate is installed. What are the parts of a lock called? Parts of a door lock Trim: Sometimes called a rose, the trim is a decorative … Continue reading →

Securing the Exterior of Your Home to Help Deter Burglars Take a Walk Around Your Property and Think Like a Burglar. Keep Shrubbery Neatly Trimmed to Help Cut Down on Intruder Hiding Spots. Use lights to deter burglars. Use Technology … Continue reading →

Are there other cameras compatible with SimpliSafe? No. SimpliSafe makes its own cameras and equipment, so the system only works with other SimpliSafe devices for now. Can I use Nest cameras with SimpliSafe? SimpliSafe also works with the Nest Cam … Continue reading →

Called Smokey, the free app basically turns your phone into a smart smoke detector. In fact, you can download the app into several phones and so that you can hear the alarm no matter where you are in your house. … Continue reading →

1 Use Camera Launch the Camera app from the main screen. Within the Camera app you can: Tap the screen to focus on a specific area. Do a pinch or stretch motion with two fingers on the screen or use … Continue reading →

Forget all WiFi networks, restart your phone/tablet, then reconnect to your 2.4 GHz network. On iOS: In the Settings app, tap General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. On Android: In the Settings app, tap General management or System, tap … Continue reading →

In other contexts, through a single warrant, officers can access all the data on a cell phone or a hard drive; all email stored in a Google account (possibly going back years); and all information linked to a social media … Continue reading →

Windows. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall program > click Resilio Sync > Uninstall. Remember to check “Remove settings”. After that, go to %AppData% Resilio Sync folder and make sure all the files are deleted from it. How … Continue reading →

Go to Settings > Backup & reset. Tap Factory data reset. On the next screen, tick the box marked Erase phone data. You can also choose to remove data from the memory card on some phones – so be careful … Continue reading →

First, don’t keep your passwords on your phone. It can be hard to remember all of them, but if you store one on your phone, you’re putting your data at risk. Experts say if you were to lose your phone, … Continue reading →