How safe is A Laptop Cable Lock?
What is a Laptop Cable lock?
A cable lock ties your laptop securely to a fixed point like a desk to stop someone from picking up your laptop and stealing it, like a bike lock for laptops. It fits in to the capsule shaped hole in the sides of most laptops. They come with keys, such as a Kensington lock and as well as keyless twist style tumblers, such as Targus Laptop Cable Locks. |
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How safe is a Key Style Laptop Cable?
Although they may not be 100% safe as seen below, it takes time to unlock it and this itself is a deterrent, it should be noted that in this demonstration, this guy is unlocking his own laptop, this a lot harder to do covertly in a public place with someone else's laptop. So having a tethered laptop is always better than not having one. But off course, getting into the good habit of never letting your laptop out of sight or leaving it unattended is the best protection.