We have had a few incidents of gear getting stolen lately, including a laptop, computer bag, desktop, and the RAM out of a machine. It should serve as reminder that anytime someone could just walk off with almost anything. The one that got me was when the RAM was taken out of a machine in a lab. Someone has to know a little to get that RAM out and know what to do with it after. There are some security cable locks and such you can use.
Kensington Memory Lock – http://bit.ly/9pgtKJ
It is a keyed lock system with cables that use a super duty glue to stick to a desk and then to the desktop or monitor.
Kensington ComboSaver Notebook Lock – http://bit.ly/d71Lch
Most notebooks have a hole in the side for this type of lock. If you visit the link you will see how it connect to a notebook.
There are also security screws you can use on desktops to prevent the insides being removed, but it’s doesn’t do a whole lot of good when the whole tower is walked off with. Just use common sense, lock your door when you leave, if you are leaving for a longer period of time move the laptop out of plain sight. Chances are small something will disappear, but you don’t want it to be your $1,800 Macbook Pro.
