Lab Services laptops and classroom computers use locks to thwart theft. A problem when security slots change or are removed by computer manufactures.

Lab Services laptops

Oct 2015

New Dell laptops, Latitude E5440 (bought 7/24/2014; deployed winter 2014/2015) have a security slot that differed from prior slots such that the old security clips (scissor-type) did not fit in as neatly. Status, as of Oct 2015:

• Bob and Oliver confirmed that all three types of scissor clips currently work with the slot of these newest laptops, if the correct technique is used.
• One report case in which one clip (of the "long" type) came out unexpectedly. But we could not reproduce the problem.

Decision:

• Nothing to be done now since all seems to be working OK.
• When buying new laptops for the program, test physical security on the new models before committing to full purchase

Resources

Rather than use the (cheap) scissor-type clips, may need to consider more expensive options:

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Classroom desktop computers

Sept. 2015

New Apple Mac mini's do not come with a security lock. (True as of 2011 Mac mini model?) Two options found:

• Encase the computer. Examples:
  
  • https://www.tryten.com/mac-mini-security-mount.html
  • http://www.maclocks.com/macmini-security-cable-lock.html
  • http://www.sonnettech.com/product/maccuffmini.html
• Glue a security attachment to the computer.

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/