PC Guardian’s keyed cable locks in Colors!

As anyone who visits my blog knows, I love colorful products and especially colorful products that have anything to do with laptops. So when I came across the colorful cable locks from PC Guardian I just had to mention them. Nothing new about the lock or cable itself, they’re just now available in 5 colors [...]

Aluminum Laptop Armor from Matias

The white aluminum Laptop Armor from Matias is a nice change from the typical metallic finish of most hard cases.  The Laptop Armor has a rigid aluminum outer shell with a padded foam interior. The interior has foam spacers so it can be adjusted to fit laptops from 12” to 15”.  The foam spacers are [...]

Exploring around 5/1/07: Airport security

I love articles on and people who write about (and have) common sense.  Exploring around this morning I came across Jim’s “Evolving Web” article on “How to get through airport security quickly”.  It sure would be nice if everyone followed these common sense tips for airport security. There’s nothing more frustrating to me than standing in [...]

Pelican 1495 computer case

Do you work in construction, check your laptop with your other luggage when traveling or are you just a little clumsy? Then the Pelican 1495 computer case may be for you.  The Pelican case is watertight, dust proof, crush proof, and corrosion proof. It’s molded from high impact copolymer resin which helps protect your laptop [...]

Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Anti-Theft PC Card (Detects Motion) (Tip #7)

If you’re in a busy environment, get up and down from a desk or table a lot, or walk a short distance away while leaving your laptop sitting on your desk, then you might consider an anti-theft PC card like the one by Caveo. These PC cards provide great security without sacrificing convenience. They operate by detecting [...]

Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Tracking Software (Tip #6)

While this tip is more about the recovery of a stolen laptop, I still thought it was appropriate to include it in this series of tips on preventing laptop theft. Tracking software is a great alternative for those who want to take an extra step in the potential recovery of a stolen laptop.  Tracking software such [...]

Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Laptop Safes (Tip #5)

Laptop safes are a great way of protecting your laptop from being stolen.  There are several types of laptop safes to choose from depending on your needs.  If you’re looking for a simple safe to keep in your home or office, you might consider one of the fireproof laptop safes shown here.  If you travel a [...]

Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Cable Locks (Tip #4)

A cable lock is one of the cheapest deterrents against laptop theft.  Cable locks attach to the laptop chassis by using the Universal Security Slot (USS) which is available on most laptops.  If your laptop doesn’t have a USS then look for a cable lock that comes with an adhesive pad to attach to the [...]

Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Engrave / Tag Your Laptop (Tip #3)

Engraving and marking your laptop case with your name, address and phone number will increase the chance your laptop will be returned if you mistakenly leave it behind and it’s picked up by an honest person.  An even better alternative to engraving is metal tamper resistant asset tags.  Some tags such as these simply show the [...]

Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Registering Your Laptop (Tip #2)

Registering your laptop with the manufacturer is recommended for several reasons.  First, if a thief tries to send in a stolen laptop for repair, the manufacturer can flag it as stolen when the names don’t match up.  Second, if your laptop is registered you can be notified of updates along with any type of recalls [...]

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