If you choose a screwdriver, make sure to go for a flathead model. Poke your tool of choice into the knob and feel around for the button.

In my article about Hewlett Packard and their defective laptop lock, we demonstrated the ability to rap open this $40 device in seconds by using a plastic-handled screwdriver.

Schuyler Towne, a man who loves locks more than you’ll love anything, is hosting a 24-part video course on how to pick locks. With any luck, you can become the next great lock picker after ...

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 ...