In a database, a deadlock is a situation in which two or more transactions are waiting for one another to give up locks. For example, Transaction A might hold a lock on some rows in the Accounts table and needs … Continue reading →

There are no “easy” ways to do it. Some locks are a little easier to pick than others but none are all that “easy”. Depends on how many keys there are in the lock for one. The most common way … Continue reading →

How do I connect my Kwikset lock? How to add the lock to the network: Initiate the pairing process to add the lock to your system at your smart home controller. When prompted by your smart home system to add … Continue reading →

How do I lock my IQ panel? From the home screen of the IQ Panel 2, verify that the lock is listed on the right side of the screen. Then swipe the screen to the right until you access the … Continue reading →

All you need to do is hook the rubber band around the doorknob on each side of the door.The rubber band will cushion the slamming noise. Any wide rubber band will do for this, and this trick is so easy … Continue reading →

Hexagonal links (or square or trapezoidal) make it impossible for bolt cutters to get a grip. Chain sold by the foot at the local hardware store performs lifting and towing well, but not theft resistance. What is the hardest chain … Continue reading →

The primary purpose of the door jambs, and the door frame as a whole, is to provide a lasting support for the door. When hung, the door relies on this framing. The door jambs and other components of the frame … Continue reading →

The latch assembly is the heart of the doorknob and is basically a spring-loaded bolt. This spring bolt—or latch bolt—utilizes a “spring clip” to force the bolt outward and into a hole in the doorframe. This holds the door closed. … Continue reading →

The Answer It is called a Kensington Lock, or Kensington Security Slot, and it provides an attachment point for a cable to prevent your monitor (or a laptop as seen in the picture below) from being moved or stolen. What … Continue reading →

The term “lock washer” can include a huge variety of different products used in many different applications that often are very specific and can include many different grades, materials and purposes.Due to this, there is currently no ASTM specification that … Continue reading →

Windows are the most fragile entry point to your home. The sound of breaking glass is usually not heard by neighbors who are likely to be away from home when you are. Windows are also not equipped with locks, only … Continue reading →

The best method to prevent your email address from being spoofed is to keep your email addresses private and off of message boards and websites where it can be easily picked up and placed into a spam list. Setting up … Continue reading →

The best ways to secure a door from the inside is to use a door brace. They require no special door modification, are easy to install and easy to remove. They stop the door from being forced opened, and they … Continue reading →

Can you pick a Kwikset smart key lock? Even one of Kwikset’s most vocal critics, Marc Weber Tobias (more on him in just a bit), told us that the SmartKey lock is virtually impossible to pick. Other videos criticizing Kwikset … Continue reading →

The most common reason that a car key will not turn is that the steering wheel has locked. This will happen when the steering wheel has been moved after the key has been removed from the ignition cylinder.If this does … Continue reading →