[OSX-Users] Re: MacBook Pro Retina lock/security ?

[Andy Newton]

I think a lot of the reason for using a K-lock is that if it *does* get 
ripped out, it'll cause some rather visible damage to the chassis, 
making it obviously stolen and therefore worth less (so a locked-up one 
would be a less tempting target for a potential thief, as they'll make 
less money selling it if it's got a hole in the back).

You could turn on "find my mac", encrypt the disk and register the 
serial number with the police; doesn't physically stop it going walkies 
but increases the chances of getting it back afterwards :-)

Cheers,

Andy

On 08/01/14 10:13, Steve Harris wrote:
> You can get ones that go in the USB port, but I don’t trust them not to break something (not based on science or anything, just gut feeling).
>
> Those kensington locks aren’t worth much anyway, I had a laptop nicked even though it was locked with one.
>
> On 7 Jan 2014, at 20:23, Mike Poppleton <mrp at ecs.soton.ac.uk> wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> I was surprised to see there’s no external lock socket on my lovely thin shiny new machine …
>>
>> Any ideas on security options ?
>>
>> A quick browse found
>> http://www.maclocks.co.uk/mac-locks-macbook-pro-lock-macbook-air-lock-macbook-pro-retina-lock/macbookprolock.html
>>
>> Which is a combined lock/enclosing case adding 0.7 lb – not a great solution
>> Mike
>>
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