in retrospect..

woolymammoth

..I ought to have made better use of my kensington!

I know this a bit of topic for the forum, but, last Saturday night, while i was across the road at the barbers during The Deluge, our house was broken into, and my laptop was stolen. To be positive about it, I'm telling myself i've learned the hard way to practice the security lessons i already knew!

1. if you have valuable stuff lying around, close the curtains.
2. if you have a kensington, use it.
3. if you're going to the barbers, or even just the shop like i'd intended to, close the bloody window!! ARGH! :mad:

Mind you, the cops said there was a few breakins in the estate recently, and the window was smashed every time, so at least i don't have to worry about fixing a window too!

So if anyone out there spots a 4 yr old HP Compaq nx5000, with half the paint scraped off the left speaker, a worn left mouse button, and a dodgy battery, sure you might let me know!

I hope this helps you all remember to keep your own lappys safe!

yosser hughes

What is a 'kensington' dear boy?

dr.bollocko

Laptop lock. Its called a kensington. U know. U loop it around some heavy furniture, then lock it to your laptop. Most laptops have a connector for them.

yosser hughes

dr.bollocko wrote: »

Laptop lock. Its called a kensington. U know. U loop it around some heavy furniture, then lock it to your laptop. Most laptops have a connector for them.

Oh! Thanks,should have guessed!

AlmightyCushion

dr.bollocko wrote: »

Laptop lock. Its called a kensington. U know. U loop it around some heavy furniture, then lock it to your laptop. Most laptops have a connector for them.

One of the only laptops I've seen without one is the macbook air. Given the price it really should have one.