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Lab Services laptops and classroom computers use have in the past used locks to thwart physical theft. A problem arises when security slots change or are removed by computer manufactures. |
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Rather than use the current set of (cheap) scissor-type clips, we may need to consider more expensive and/ or less convenient options if this trend continues:
- Replace one of the computer's screw (if available in an appropriate location!) with a security attachment:
- Glue a security attachment to the computer.
- Either on the lid, bottom, or side. May affect stacking of the laptops, but not necessarily depending on options available. The right glue and its application is critical to its success.
- Different mechanisms to use the ever-changing sizes of the security slot:
- Are these backward compatible for use in our older laptops?
- The ClickSafe Keyed Laptop Lock from Kensington ($44.99, 10/2015. Keyed-alike options?))
- Dell Premium Keyed Lock ($39.99, 10/2015. Keyed-alike options?)
- Dell Combination Lock, with user-determined combination ($29.99, 10/2015)
- Noble Security TZ08 WEDGE PROFILE SECURITY LOCK (~$40, 10/2015)
Classroom desktop computers
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- Encase the computer. Examples:
- Glue a security attachment to the computer.
- Replace one of the computer's screw (if available in an appropriate location! On a Mac mini?!) with a security attachment:
Resources
- https://kb.ucla.edu/articles/physical-lockdown-for-a-mac-mini-2011
- https://bitcartel.wordpress.com/2014/01/18/an-obvious-problem-with-todays-apple-hardware/
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