Children Locked Inside a Car on a Hot Day

So you’re planning to take your children on a road trip, or simply want to take them to the bank or grocery for a short errand. Whatever the reason for bringing them with you, make sure to stay close to your kids and NEVER leave them inside the family car. Leaving your kids locked inside a car on a hot day is like inviting disaster- you put their health and lives on the line, plus you may even face criminal charges for your negligence.

While no parent in his right mind will plans to leave their kids alone, emergencies and strange things can happen. There are published reports about how a mother forgotten about her kids while she was having her hair cut, and there are stories about kids getting locked because the father has misplaced the car key! Leaving them alone, whether by accident or plan, can have consequences on their health and well-being, which is something you don’t want to happen.

What can happen to kids that are locked inside a car?

There are inherent dangers involved when kids are locked for a considerable amount of time. In the United States alone, children face the danger of vehicle heat stroke, a serious health concern that every family should be aware of. According to No Heat Stroke website, there have been two deaths associated with heat stroke inside the car this year alone.

In 2014, there were at least 30 reported incidents of heat stroke among children that were left in cars. Note that the effect on children isn’t just physical- it can be emotional as well.

Responsible travel and driving

The danger is obvious when kids are locked in a car, so make it a point to think of their safety and wellbeing every time. Keep an eye on them when you are out for an errand. If you constantly misplace your keys, make sure you have a spare or have a local locksmith contact for an emergency task. And if possible, just don’t leave them alone- bring them with you, and let the kids enjoy their time out of the house!

Smart Lock Keyless Convenience: The Pros and Cons

Having been around for over 4000 years, with recent changes added to its design, the smart lock is like a normal lock, only more expensive. It now uses advanced unlocking devices, such as a wireless Bluetooth dongle, a wearable device or a smartphone app, instead of a key.

If you move into a new house, rent out your property, or break up with someone, you can reprogram it, in order to keep out uninvited guests and invite in those who are welcome. Nonetheless, there are some factors to consider, when using your smart lock.

Does the security of a smart lock matter that much?

The problem is, there are some problems that the aforementioned “keyless keys” can have:

·         The transmissions of keyless keys can be detected by other devices, if captured.

·         They can get jammed (in this case, the signal will never reach the lock).

·         They can be decoded (in this case, other devices can reconstruct their unique signals).

·         The keyless fobs are susceptible to theft.

Does this mean that smart locks could develop similar issues? It’s very likely that hey can. There are also additional risks in the form of phishing-style fraud and malware, if they are on smartphones. What conclusion does it lead us to? Locks only keep away honest people, and if your locks are “too smart”, villains will find a lower-tech way to get in.

The main advantage of having a smart lock is the convenience. Never again will you have to carry around keys, except for the ones you'll use as a backup, if the smart lock stops working.

There are multiple other benefits as well. If you have many guests or people working in your home, you don't need to make multiple keys or constantly change the locks, as soon as the builders finish up or a tenant moves on.

In addition, you don't have the burden of carrying around a whole bunch of heavy keys. Many of these locks also have cameras, so you will be able to see who is at the door and let them in, no matter where you are located yourself. They prove to be quite advantageous for people with mobility or disability problems.

The Drawbacks
Although the term "keyless" sounds great, there are many drawbacks. A smart lock is more susceptible to failure than a mechanical one, and because of this, your home insurer might reject it. Car owners should also be aware of the cost of having one. If a backup key or master key is lost, it will cost a fortune to do a replacement.

The technological concerns are there as well. What if your chosen lock supports the Apple Watch, but you choose to go Android Wear a couple years down the line? There's no guarantee that the router you purchase six years from now will be compatible with today's present lock, or a watch built for iOS 8 will still operate on iOS 11.

There's also the issue of technological glitches. If your internet-connection ignores the app or falls off the network, you'll be forced to use a real switch on your supposedly smart switch.

If this happens to smart locks, you'll (we'll) be forced to carry around keys for these very expensive keyless locks. How smart is that?

Unlocking a Three Digit Master Luggage Lock

Master Locks, which are mostly Transportation Security Administration approved, allow you to set your own combination, as they are meant to be personalized. But what if you've forgotten the combination?

The temptation might be there to go through every number, but that's not necessary. Here's how to unlock a three digit master luggage lock, even if you don't remember the combination.

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