There's a device out there that can take any Master combination lock and open it in a few seconds — so if your life savings are secured by one of these venerable padlocks, you might want to grab ...

It might be time to ditch the combination locks and put your valuables behind a good old-fashioned lock and key. A hacker has built a device that can crack a combination lock in as little as 30 ...

A common trope in bank heist B-movies is someone effortlessly bypassing a safe’s combination lock. Typically, the hero or villain will turn the dial while listening to the internal machinery, then ...

Careful what you leave in your lockers, high school students and gym-goers. An invasion of 3-D printed robots may be coming, capable of popping one of the world's most ubiquitous brands of combination ...

In the video below, locksport enthusiast Bosnian Bill demonstrates how to open a new #3 Master Lock with nothing more than a small brass hammer. If a hammer isn’t an option, a screwdriver handle works ...

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 ...

My buddy bought a combination padlock at a garage sale. It was made by Master Lock, and was the model with the stainless-steel case with a black dial and white numbers ranging from 0 to 39. The ...

Surely the Master Lock Combination Cable Lock must be one of the world’s cheapest yet most useful motorcycle accessories? This is a basic, inexpensive cable with built-in lock. It’s easy to use and it ...

If you ever forget the combination to your bike lock, here's how to open the lock—without any tools required. A word to the wise: You might also consider getting a more secure kind of lock for your ...