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 ...

Marc Tobias played laptop thief one recent evening, showing how easily several leading anti-theft devices can be defeated using such simple materials as a ballpoint-pen barrel, a thin piece of plastic ...

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 ...

So you've bought yourself a laptop, and you've even found a WiFi hotspot that doesn't cost the Earth. But you also need to ensure your precious machine doesn't get grabbed by a passing baddie.

September 29, 2007 Until now most laptop security systems have either physically secured the laptop or helped track it down once it’s been lost or stolen. The STOP-Lock from security manufacturer ...

Accidentally deleting your term paper sounds pretty bad, but how about having your whole laptop stolen? Here are some tips for keeping your computer safe while at school. ^ Laptop cables, or "bike ...

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 ...

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kensington ®, the worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals and The Professionals’ Choice, today ...

Bearing in mind that Security.org usually wants to sell you a fix to the problems they talk about, they are warning users of some models of Kensington cable locks for notebook computers that the ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...