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Once upon a time, a car had two simple keys; one for the doors/trunk and one for the ignition. As long as you had the keys in your possession, you were all set! Today’s vehicles rely on the transmission technology of a fob to open and even start the vehicle. A lost or...

Between locks and alarms, we go to great lengths to protect our valuables. And there is no shortage of products available to help us do that! Yet according to Los Angeles Times survey, less than ½ of all gun owners store their weapons securely. This means more than...

Like many services, a locksmith can be one of those professionals you don’t really need… until you REALLY need them! While many of us think “locksmith” when it comes to duplicating a key or purchasing a safe, there are a variety of services most locksmiths can...

Summer is here! It may be one of the most unusual summers we’ve ever had but there is still that yearning to get out and enjoy the outdoors. We can stay safe and socially distance through a variety of outdoor activities and day trips. And while you may not be taking...

We generally do all we can to secure our personal property and possessions. Bike locks, car fobs, padlocks on gates. Anywhere items of value are stored, measures are taken to ensure their security. And yet we often overlook the most vulnerable location on our property...

On the lengthy list of ‘germ-infested’ objects, door handles can be found close to the top of the list, right? While most people have been enlightened on the best way to use a door in order to minimize contact with the most public parts of the door, there is no way...

With the exception of a few businesses that operate on a 24-hour, around the clock, business model, ALL businesses have hours that are dark. Closing hours… generally at night, right?    Well, in this ever-changing world, many businesses are currently faced with...

Choosing the best smart lock might have you feeling like a contestant on ‘Are you smarter than a 5th grader?’...the popular game show designed to trip up adults and favor the innovative minds of our nation’s youth. On the market today are many makes and models of what...

In a recent article in the column “Mitigating Mistakes,” is a new SecurityInfoWatch.com column series, author and security consultant Paul Timm explores security vulnerabilities on commercial and residential properties.    From Author Paul Timm: “I started...

We live in an ever-changing world. Technology allows us to be constantly connected to one another and information. We work, we travel, we have different hobbies; we are a creative and inquisitive species, always seeking new and exciting adventures. We continue to...