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158038 2003-07-07 06:25:00 Hey,

I just found out that my computer has a Kensington Lock. What do you guys know about them and how do you use them to lock your computer or use the motion detection sensors?

Thanks, Haidee
Mizz_1Nique (1201)
158039 2003-07-09 05:53:00 Hi Haidee,

If you are referring to the small slot at the back of your laptop, then there are a number of locks available.

I went to BigByte in Palm North a year ago and started off with a very expensive model, but the staff member, Nicky, was extremely helpful and tracked down a sensibly priced one. Unfortunately I cannot remeber the name. I use it all the time.

I also dropped "Kensington Lock" into google and came up with this site, which sells all sorts of locks, motion detectors etc. for Kensington Locks.

www.dealtimeshopping.com

HTH

Regards
Graham Bockett
GrahamB (750)
158040 2003-07-10 05:53:00 The "Kensington Lock" is just a slot which a cable with an appropriate tag can be plugged into. Once it's plugged in, honest people can't remove it. :D

If the cable is wrapped around something solid and locked (not just a table leg ... a table can be lifted to free it :D) it is a a deterrent to thieves. It's as effective as a bicycle lock. Or a locked house. But anyone determined, who doesn't care about doing damage can have anything. :-(

As always, if a thief has a choice between something locked and soemthing not, they will pick the one which offers least trouble.
Graham L (2)
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