This is the first in a two-part series about the current state of laptop lock design, how they are supposed to work, why many are not secure, and how one major manufacturer, Hewlett Packard, evidently ...

Windows 7 comes loaded with an array of visually appealing desktop background images, and many more background images are available online. If you allow anyone to make changes to your computer's ...

Laptop theft is rampant these days. The little guys get swiped from offices, coffee shops, and even airport security lines. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep your laptop safe. For ...

A laptop’s portability makes it convenient–and an easy target for thieves. Losing your laptop can be devastating, especially if you keep important documents and files on its hard drive, without a ...

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPDgX9P8xLQ&w=640&h=390] You guys might remember a few years back when someone demonstrated that many tubular locks, like ...

Recently a laptop was stolen from my office. As a result, our office IT staff sent out a memo advising us to make sure our laptops and data were as secure as possible, but they weren't too specific on ...

There are many options when it comes to locking a Mac, from simply closing the lid to keyboard shortcuts. You'll need to set up a password for your Mac before you can ...

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