When was the last time you thought about switching an old lock with a brand new, maybe an electronic one? Did you ever have any issues with your locks or keys on your home or car? What would you do, if you did? The truth is we all tend to ignore the actual importance of mechanical locks and keys, since we use them so many times a day. Locking and
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Not sure I like the idea of keyless home locks. I used to have a Hyundai Elantra with remote keyless entry, and 2-3 times a week I or a neighbor would find the trunk open thanks to random radio signals that popped the lock. I like my Kia withits barbarically simple old-fashioned key locks better. :)
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Smart phones controlling everything is a bit overdone... those can be lost or stolen and batteries often run out inconveniently....
As for electronic locks themselves... not a bad option, though some implemented better than others. For instance, I have both options with my car, however they designed it all that I cannot use my mechanical option without setting off the alarm, which must be switched off by getting the key into the ignition as fast as possible... sheeeesh....
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Ever wonder if what was called "magic" in times past was actually ancient technology that disappeared?
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