Laptops and computers attract thieves like magnets. From rogue employees to cheap thugs and hi-fi thieves, they find easily accessible computers and laptops and steal and run after smashing systems.

More than a million laptops are lost or stolen every year or so. While the FBI recovers 2% of lost or stolen laptops, they still have no idea about the more than 300 laptops they lost during the commission’s hearing on 9/11. The FBI must have lost information that is more valuable than the laptops themselves.

Most laptop thefts are due to reckless loss alone. While you may have theft insurance for your expensive Apple iMac, you’d still hate to see your company’s trade secrets and information get into the wrong hands. You?

Physical security of laptops and computers

While password lockout helps protect critical information from getting to the wrong people, the physical security of computers should be the top priority.

Are computer or laptop locks the best modes of physical security?

Computer lock or laptop lock is the best way to secure the system or laptop physically. Roughly around four-fifths of laptops available on the market come with a Universal Security Slot (USS). The USS will make it easy for the laptop to connect to a laptop cable lock or even a laptop alarm.

No wonder determined thieves and expert bolt cutters aren’t stopping at this, laptop cable locks should deter casual laptop lifters who would be waiting to prey on you when you doze off on airport lobby or hotel lounge.

While there are a variety of computer locks, including cable locks for LCD monitors and desktop locks for Maclocks and security locks for iMacs, the best part is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to buy any of these. Locks that protect individual systems and laptops will be in the $30-50 range and those that secure many laptops at once, like carts, will be in the $100-$1000 range (high end will be the mini lounge feature-rich portable classroom, such as laptop carts)

Most of the computer locks are usually available in regular office stores or these days in various online stores. If you buy in an online store, you have certain advantages; check and look at the variety of designs and specifications then make the selection that suits your requirements and then look for the best deals or offers that you otherwise have no choice but to play with if you opt to buy from an offline store .

Consider and check the quality of the cable, as well as the quality of the computer lock; ask for the replacement warranty and ask if the lock also makes it easy to lock down computer and laptop peripherals.