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The security cable is the easy part. Attaching the security cable to the
PC is the problem. Most laptops and other small devices, like Zip Drives,
have a small slot in the back where a security "key" attachment can be
inserted. That gives you what you need to attach security cables to.
Hopefully, computer stores sell those attachments.
As to security cables, check with your custodian. When we originally
purchased computers with the first tech levy, we bought security cables for
each computer but usually tied two computers together. So, half of the
cables are just setting around somewhere in the school.
With the security cables we had little metal cylinders that screwed into
the bottoms of tables to put the security cables through. Do NOT use
those. They pull loose very easily. Drilling a hole through the furnature
is a much better solution.
Good luck. The worst thing about losing your computer is often the data on
it.
-Wes
wfelty@gte.net
At 10:49 AM 12/12/2001 -0800, you wrote:
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>While most Seattle teachers do not have laptops in their classrooms, some
>do. In the past week, I have been told about two thefts. One teacher lost
>her laptop. The other lost the laptop case with all the attachments in it,
>including the power adaptor. I'm sure the thief thought he/she was getting
>the computer as well. Both teachers feel just terrible about their loss and
>the fact that students in their schools would do such a thing.
>
>Any educator with a laptop needs a security cable to deter theft. And that
>cable needs to be attached wherever the laptop is in use, even if it means
>drilling holes in furniture. Kensington security cables are available at
>Micro Computer Systems in Lynnwood for about $32. Office supply stores may
>carry them as well. This might be a timely ROPE purchase for laptop users.
>
>Roberta A. Johnson
>Instructional Technology, AX-668
>rjohnson@seattleschools.org
>Phone: (206) 366-2612, Fax: (206) 366-7911
>
>
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