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Most projects we feature are of the metal/wire/wood variety, but there is an entire community devoting to making very interesting and intricate things out of paper. Imgur user [Criand] has been hard ...

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 ...

If you need a reminder not to put your complete trust in standard combination locks, here it is. Samy Kamkar, who once also engineered software that can hijack drones, created a motorized ...

After a successful DIY project, you might experience a bit of paranoia in terms of protection. If so, there's one answer: Matthais Wandel's DIY wooden combination lock. The lock isn't perfect—a lack ...

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 ...

Combination locks! They’re great if you’re skilled at remembering arbitrary strings of numbers, and have a dramatic flair that’s made them a famous part of many a heist movie. They come in a wide ...

Those combination locks you pick up for a few bucks at the office supply store have never been the epitome of security — but in recent weeks, they’ve taken a beating. A few weeks ago, Samy Kamkar — ...

Combination locks may seem secure, but they're not foolproof. Despite their popularity, they're vulnerable to a technique called "lock manipulation," where skilled individuals can determine the ...

One of most travelers' first and foremost security concerns while planning for air travel is securing belongings. Combination locks are generally regarded as a simple, effective way to secure luggage.