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The Kensington laptop combination lock

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:31:00 +0000

Everyone needs extra security at some time for their laptop, you simply cannot carry it around with you everywhere that you go, but what can do is lock it down and make sure that nobody could walk away with your laptop. Product Features Easy-to-use computer combination lock provides superior data security with no keys to lose. Lock cable is fully retractable, and stores easily in convenient carrying case. Patented T-bar lock provides most secure locking. Fits into the Kensington Security slot found in 99 percent of notebook computers. 4-foot cable securely anchors notebook. Technical Details Brand Name: Kensington Model: 64087 Priced at $32.99 Source [Amazon] a Business Laptops, cable, combination, Good Laptops, Interesting Laptops, kensington, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, laptop security, lock

Fifteen inch laptop privacy panel

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:31:00 +0000

There is nothing worse when you are travelling or sitting in a public place working on your laptop and your reading emails, than having someone next to you looking too; it is an invasion of your privacy and just down right rude. This is where the privacy filter comes in as nothing can be seen from the side. Product Features Fellowes Laptop/Flat Panel Privacy Filter with black-out technology darkens screen image when viewed from the side to prevent prying eyes from reading your monitor. On-screen data is only visible to the user in front of the monitor. Protects 15.0″ laptop or flat panel screen from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Anti-reflective surface reduces screen glare to help prevent eye strain. Easy to attach and remove. Technical Details Brand Name: Fellowes Model: 4800101 Priced at $40.12 Source [Amazon] a 15" Laptops, filter, laptop, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, laptop security, privacy, ReUsable Plastic Screen, screen, Screen Protection

The Power Suite of Laptop Utilities

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:44:00 +0000

This is package of software that could be useful for new laptop users, or by someone who is hoping to get more out of their laptop. This can include optimizing, securing, battery life, power consumption, cooling and how to increase the wireless strength of the machine. Product Features Battery Monitor – Accurately display an estimated time, until your battery will discharge, or fully charge. Never worry about how much battery power you have left, when you can have this information in hours, minutes and seconds Encryption- Creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk and encrypts an entire hard disk partition or a storage device. Providing you with two levels of protection, in case you have to reveal the password Compression ¿ A powerful file manager that helps you unpack archives with corrupted filenames, renaming the files as required, make self-extracting archives at a high compression ratio in new 7z format with LZMA compression Wireless Optimizer – Get the most out of your Wi-Fi connection at home and at the office with My Wi-Fi Tuner. Whether you have frequent problems connecting to wireless networks or are just setting up your wireless connection, My … Continue reading →

Cutting edge security for laptops

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:52:00 +0000

There is so much time and money spent on securing the data stored on laptops and other computers. However, if businesses and government departments secured the computers then the data stored on them would be a lot safer. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features 6 ft, 3.5mm steel cable anchors your notebook to a desk or immovable object Slim-profile lock attaches to 99% of notebooks with superior locking strength Simple to set combination with easy view window, and comfort grip dials 10,000 personalized combination codes SAFE-tested for greater security and peace of mind Technical Details Brand Name: Kensington Model: K64561US Priced at $30.30 Source [Amazon] a cable, laptop, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop News, laptop security, Laptop Table, news, secured, steel

Keyless laptop lock and cable

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:43:00 +0000

This comes with a six foot long steel cable that is secured by a super strong dial combination lock. This is a four digit combination so it is not that difficult to remember and is hard enough to stop someone form guessing what the combination is. Technical Details 6 ft cable with number dial lock Small, keyless 4-digit combination lock Strong and durable steel cable for powerful protection Use for PC, notebook Priced at $3.94 Source [Amazon] a combi lock, computer, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, laptop Docking Station, Laptop Mat, Laptop Mounts, laptop security, Laptop Table, safe, steel cable

Laptop bag and accessories by CODi

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:59:00 +0000

Laptop bags are an indispensable tool for laptop owners who travel around, these are found almost everywhere these days but not with a lot of useful travel gadgets too. This bag from CODi not offers the buyer an expandable case, but provides a security cable, which is handy when leaving the bag or computer anywhere. Technical Details Laptop bag An optical mouse A four port USB 2.0 hub Security cable lock A retractable CAT6 cable with adapters Priced at $22.95 Source [Amazon] a bag, codi, gadgets, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, laptop bags, laptop bags, Laptop Briefcase, laptop cases, Laptop Hub, laptop mouse, laptop security, travel, USB, USB Gadgets

RED Laptop combination lock

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:51:00 +0000

Apart from having a laptop stolen, the worst thing is what is on the computer that people are messing around in your files etc. No matter what level of security you are, taking the risk is still unless you chain the laptop to a desk, hence the combination lock cable from ComboSaver. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Self-coiling cable extends from 3-in to 6-ft Slim-profile lock attaches to 99% of notebooks with patented T-bar locking mechanism Simple to set combination with easy view window and comfort grip dials 10,000 personalized combination codes SAFE-tested for greater security and peace of mind Technical Details Brand Name: Kensington Model: K64576US Priced at $27.98 Source [Amazon] a cable, combination, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Design, Laptop Locks, Laptop Mounts, laptop security, lock, safe

Laptop sleeve made from memory foam

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:51:00 +0000

These are quite fancy looking laptop sleeves; unusually they are made from 5 mm thick white memory foam and then covered with a polka dot material that comes in either pink & white or green or white. This sleeve looks stylish and offers full protection for any 13″ laptop. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Premium Macbook Protection Made with high quality memory foam Shock absorbent High Quality silk screened designs Extended inner lip to protect laptop from the zipper Technical Details Model: GPMF13 Priced at $14.87 Source [Amazon] a laptop, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, laptop bags, Laptop Briefcase, laptop cases, laptop security, laptop sleeves, Laptop Storage, memory foam, protect, Screen Protection, sleeve

Laptop accessory kit

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:21:00 +0000

No laptop bag should be without an accessory kit, not these often have much of the same equipment in. but this one is slightly different to all of the rest. The Lenmar LK15 Laptop computer accessory kit includes laptop lock and security cable, flash drive and mini mouse. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features 1GB USB Flash Drive Retractable Ethernet Cable 4 Port USB 2.0 Compatible Hub Combination Locking Security Cable Mini USB Optical Mouse Technical Details Brand Name: Lenmar Model: LK15 Priced at $90 Source [Amazon] a flash drive, hub, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, Laptop Hub, laptop mouse, laptop security, mouse, security cable, USB

Belkin Travel Surge Protector!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:26:00 +0000

This has been designed to protect laptops from energy surges from power points in countries that use 100VAC and 240VAC power supplies. A power surge can render you laptop useless so protection is a valuable resource. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Sold Individually Technical Details Brand Name: Belkin Model: F5C791-C8 Protects Laptops With C8 Connectors From Power Surges Priced at $5.10 Source [Amazon] a energy, laptop, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Chargers, Laptop DIY, laptop security, power surge, protection

No worries about security with this

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:16:00 +0000

This may look like your average flash drive, sure it is a strange shape but are not they all these days, but there is one thing about this flash drive that makes carrying around sensitive data less of a worry, because this is the self destructing flash drive from Fujitsu. Of course there is no explosive or toxic chemicals involved in this, it is simply capable of erasing the data held on the drive should it go missing or is stolen. This is currently a prototype that may not have thought out all of the problems, because currently is contains a processor and a battery, this allows that data to be erased after a certain time. Source [Get USB] a drive, erase, flash, Fujitsu Laptops, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Fun, laptop security, USB, USB Gadgets

The Kensington ComboSaver Cable Laptop Lock!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:13:00 +0000

Laptop security is essential especially in the work place; it only takes a few seconds for a laptop for snatched. It is not necessarily the replacement cost of the laptop that is the worry either; it is what is stored on the computer at the time that is the worry for us all. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Self-coiling cable extends from 3-in to 6-ft Slim-profile lock attaches to 99% of notebooks with patented T-bar locking mechanism Simple to set combination with easy view window and comfort grip dials 10,000 personalized combination codes SAFE-tested for greater security and peace of mind Technical Details Brand Name: Kensington Model: K64560US Priced at £28.48 Source [Amazon] a cable, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Locks, laptop security, lock, securty, steel

Laptop security is different

David Allen — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:00:30 +0000

Thing about having laptop security is that when someone has taken it, nobody is going to know that the computer under the thieves arm or in their bag is stolen, until now that is! From now on, anyone using Front Door Software’s Retriever security system will get the added bonus of knowing that should the laptop be stolen it will let everyone around know by shouting out audio warning and even flashing a visual warning on the screen. The Retriever works with Windows Vista, XP, and Mac OS X. You can get it for $29.95, which includes a three-year license or try it free for 90 days. Source [Cnet] a Laptop Accessories, Laptop DIY, Laptop Fun, laptop security, mac os x, security system, thieves

12,000 Laptops a week being trashed at Airports!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:20:22 +0000

According to reports, there are on average of 12K laptops being lost at airports. Could this mean there’s a pretty big market for laptop security? According to a study of 106 major U.S. airports and 800 business travelers published by the Ponemon Institute and Dell Computer, about 12,000 laptops are lost in airports each week. Only 30 percent of travelers ever recover the lost devices. Nearly half of the travelers say their laptops contain customer data or confidential business information. via newlaunches a airports, business information, business travelers, confidential business, customer data, dell computer, Laptop News, laptop security, laptops, ponemon institute