Do you need to secure your computer? You may need a notebook cable lock or a notebook security lock!

Why you might need a notebook cable lock or notebook security cable!

• Do you use your laptop whilst out and about?
• Do you live in shared accommodation?
• Are you using your own computer in an area where lots of people pass by?
• Are you worried about the security in your own home or room?
• Do you have your own business using portable computers?
• Do you simply want more peace of mind with regards the safety of your PC or Mac book?

If you can answer yes to any of these questions you might want to consider, if you are not already, buying a good notebook cable lock or laptop security lock as a security measure for your pc.

You may already know about keeping your computer safe but if you don’t here is our brief guide to everything you need to know about mobile computing and security..

What is a notebook cable lock?

A notebook cable lock is either a numbered combination lock or key lock attached to a cable which you can secure to your laptop or notebook to deter theft. The locking part of the cable fits into the security slot (see Kensington standard below) on your computer  and the other end of the cable is secured or tied around the most immoveable object you can find – usually a heavy table or similar.

It is an ideal solution for those of us who work away from the office, students living in dorms or studying outside and all of us who use our machines on the go.

The security slot can be found on the great majority of portable electronic equipment – everything from flat screen televisions to tablet PC’s. It is a small, reinforced slot into which you can attach a notebook cable lock and cable mechanism which acts as a deterrent for thieves and opportunistic criminals.

Check to see what security standard you have. The slot has been present on most laptops since the year 2000.

Buying a notebook cable lock

There are a number of reliable brands of laptop security lock makers out there including “Kensington”, “Targus” and “Belkin” and whether you are deciding to purchase now or want to compare prices, be sure to check out our notebook cable lock models page for product reviews and technical information. For peace of mind when it comes to all our sensitive business and personal information that we keep on our mobile PC’s, investing in a good laptop and notebook security lock will be money well spent.

When you are questioning whether you need a notebook cable lock or laptop cable lock you need to think about much a part of your daily working life revolves around your computer.

A notebook cable lock will give you peace of mind and save you money – you or your company won’t have to buy another computer!

If you are like me then you probably find working with a laptop incredibly useful, time saving and productive. The sheer freedom you get when you can carry your desk, files, documents and contacts around with you has been one of the greatest boons to working humanity of the last 10-15 years. Maybe we work a little too much now with all this connectivity but what the hey – I enjoy my work.

With all that freedom of course, come added concerns about the security of our personal details and the business projects we are working on. I’m no secret agent or anything quite so glamorous and vital and my info isn’t of national importance but it’s fairly important to me and I would be distraught if it was taken from me. We’ve all heard the media stories about government computers, USB’s and CD-ROMs being left in bars, on trains and in taxis by absent minded officials

But when we work on the move, inevitably there is always this greater chance that we can lose those valuable projects, documents, personal information and business knowledge. Not forgetting of course, that valuable contact information! I’m sure everyone at some time in their lives has been momentarily forgetful and left something on the plane, train or auto mobile and regretted it.

As well as our human error, electronic equipment has always been a prime target for the criminal class due to its high resale value. There is a constant demand on the black market for cheap goods which are often stolen for high profits.

But we know all this don’t we? So how much is pc security worth to us? We all think it will never happen to us and then it does. It only takes a second for an opportunistic thief to slide the gadget off the coffee table while you’ve turned away and there gone like “Keyser Soze”.
It is worth investing in some form or pc security, whether that is a notebook cable lock or something else. Thieves aren’t everywhere and it would be depressing to live with that fear every day but they are a reality in cities and dense urban areas and it is up to us to take the necessary security measures that we can.