Video 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 ...

Buy an extra cable lock, or a dual-headed version of one of the ones above (like the ClickSafe Twin) which allows you to lock down two devices to the same cable.

The device plugs into your computer's 3.5mm headphone jack, allowing you to secure it with a standard cable lock without making any permanent modifications to your device.

Here are some tips for keeping your computer safe while at school.^ Laptop cables, or "bike locks" for your computer, will deter passersby from swiping it--though they're no match for wire.

To protect your information, you'll need a strong laptop lock, like the Targus DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock ($34.99).

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Kensington Technology Group has rolled out a new line of MicroSaver computer locks, including the MicroSaver Guaranteed Notebook Replacement, ... a $39.99 keyless computer cable lock.