BMW just designed a screw that locks you out of your own repairs

BMW patented screw heads shaped like its emblem design. New screws may restrict access to common fasteners. The ...

BMW’s New Logo Screw May Lock Owners Out

BMW logo screw repair raises concerns about DIY access and independent servicing restrictions. The company’s latest patented screw design ...
PC Gamer

Remember those fiddly screw-locks for VGA and DVI-D? Bet you didn't know USB-C also has them

What is dead may never die. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Technology often has a way of coming full circle—just ask my ...
Machine Design

Engineering roundtable: Proper use of locking devices in motion applications

Locking devices connect power-transmission components to rotating shafts. In this report, we polled locking-device experts for their advice on optimizing lifetime and ease of use. Here are the ...