Ways to physically secure laptop that has no kensington lock
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00:00 Ways To Physically Secure Laptop That Has No Kensington Lock
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00:56 Accepted Answer Score 23
01:22 Answer 3 Score 8
01:38 Answer 4 Score 2
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ACCEPTED ANSWER
Score 23
It would seem that Kensington has identified the lack of a lock slot on ultrabooks and the like. They have a solution:
Security Slot Adapter Kit for Ultrabookâ˘
That they sell here: Security Slot Adapter Kit for Ultrabook⢠and at the time of this post, it seems resonably priced at $12.99 US.
ANSWER 2
Score 8
Kensington does have a device that actually locks arms in place around the screens...depending on the exact laptop in question it may interfere with the visuals, though. They claim it will work on any standard 13"-17" laptop.
ANSWER 3
Score 2
How about a metal bar against the laptop right above the keyboard, between the keyboard and the screen, so the metal bar will hold the laptop against the surface it is on. Wouldn't this work?
EDIT Shinrai's post about a Kensington locking station is what I had in mind.
ANSWER 4
Score 2
Interesting question. How about something much simpler: An movement based alarm with a small ball in contact with a level surface so that you may slide it to and fro and lift it, say 3 inches to feel the weight, all connected to a USB (individual or hub).
If you yank the device itself, it rings. If you grab the laptop, again it rings loudly. No disconnect possible without a coded entry to "safely remove the device". The alarm itself would be quite small but would pack a high decibel screech.
I just retired as a mechanical engineer! Good luck.