WATCH: How Fork Becomes Portable Door Lock In Low-Tech Security Alternative!

Home security, like most other aspects of 21st century life, has moved into the digital age, but with new technologies come new concerns.

Most of the new advances in home security technology promise convenience and peace of mind that simply wasn't available before. The Lockitron, for example, is a device that allows you to lock and unlock your home's doors remotely via your smartphone or computer. It notifies you when someone knocks on your door, and it "can sense if your door has been unlocked, dutifully notifying you immediately" according to Mashable.

A computerized locking mechanism controlled via your smartphone might seem more secure than a traditional deadbolt; however, it really might not be. In 2014, Network World reported about Insecam, a website that has gained access to over 70,000 home security cameras and broadcasts live footage from inside people's homes without their knowledge.

"When consumers trade control for online convenience, security usually suffers," confirmed USA Today tech writer John Shinal late last year. 

In lieu of increasing online vulnerability, some have turned to low-tech security options -- like placing tape over a laptop's webcam to protect privacy in case of a cyber attack. 

In the video below, YouTuber Phil Crockett demonstrates how to use a fork to create a makeshift deadbolt, a helpful trick for locking doors that may not have lock mechanisms of their own. Portable door locks aren't a new invention, but Crockett's solution is cost-free -- assuming you have a fork and some basic tools. 

Crockett notes on his YouTube page that his fork deadbolt was never intended to be a permanent home security fix, but instead he recommends its use as an added security measure in places where locks are often missing or broken -- like hotels and bathrooms.

Those interested in trying Crockett's homemade portable lock can see the steps needed in the video below.