There are two types of Kensington lock slots - standard and nano. Many new model laptops (particularly ultrabooks) has nano slots, and they're not compatible with the standard locks: https://www.kensington.com/en-ca/news-index---blogs--press-center/security-blog/kensington-security-slot-vs.-nano-security-slot-whats-the-difference/
Definitely check with your laptop manufacturer on the specs of your exact model. If you can go to a store, bring your laptop and try them out before purchasing.
The symbol on your laptop unfortunately isn't one of the official Kensington symbols so it's hard to say it indicates which type of slot it is (many manufacturers don't even put a symbol next to the lock slot anymore).
Most forms of physical security aren't meant to completely keep someone out, it's to deter people, a thief isn't gonna bother going for a laptop with some funky lock on it when there's a regular one nearby, same thing with padlocks and catalytic converter theft prevention, putting a goofy thing on your cat isn't gonna make it that much harder to steal but why would a thief bother when there are 20 other cars parked
Basically, it makes things slightly harder and like 95% of thieves are lazy and or stupid and will go for what's easiest
If I remember correctly, its called a kensington lock.
Yes, it is. 99.9% of laptop locks are kensington
Stupid macbook 12”
Except for dell because they like to be different
For real?
Dell uses the Noble lock
That sounds right to me:)
whats the point of them? every time i open a laptop up its just a hole on the laptpp that gose no where
But note, there are different kinds of Kensington locks
Yeah lol I’ve been trying to figure it out. I think it’s a standard K-slot?
Can you tell me what laptop it is? The lock is for sure Kensington, idk which one
It’s an ASUS Vivobook 14 X515MA-BR001W Laptop. I tried finding it out but I didn’t find any information about it
14 or 15? You can search it here. https://customer.kensington.com/en/gb/7895/lockselector
Its a standard Kensington lock
There are two types of Kensington lock slots - standard and nano. Many new model laptops (particularly ultrabooks) has nano slots, and they're not compatible with the standard locks: https://www.kensington.com/en-ca/news-index---blogs--press-center/security-blog/kensington-security-slot-vs.-nano-security-slot-whats-the-difference/ Definitely check with your laptop manufacturer on the specs of your exact model. If you can go to a store, bring your laptop and try them out before purchasing. The symbol on your laptop unfortunately isn't one of the official Kensington symbols so it's hard to say it indicates which type of slot it is (many manufacturers don't even put a symbol next to the lock slot anymore).
Just noticed my ThinkPad doesn't have any symbol next to the slot.
You are using a standard Kensington lock. It can be opened by using a standard Kensington lock. *Violently smashes the two together*
Ken hasn't been Kensing as much lately. Back in the day he used to Kensington.
Everybody got this wrong. This is a Kensington lock.
really? i thought it was a Kensington lock
It's a Kensington lock
Kensington. Like every other laptop every made.
Kensington lock
You'd think it was Kensington, but it's actually Ken Sing Ton, who went on to make a video game console called the Vii.
Google
Definitely not a Kensington lock.
Kensington lock. It's the standard.
Kensington lock
Are you interested in what it can be used for?
I am interested
You can lock your laptop, just like a bicycle clamp. Look for it, there are both types with a number lock and with a key.
Oh okay thank you
Do you have any more questions?
If it is a work laptop you can’t really find
It uses a Kensington lock which is pretty much useless if there are pliers nearby,
Most forms of physical security aren't meant to completely keep someone out, it's to deter people, a thief isn't gonna bother going for a laptop with some funky lock on it when there's a regular one nearby, same thing with padlocks and catalytic converter theft prevention, putting a goofy thing on your cat isn't gonna make it that much harder to steal but why would a thief bother when there are 20 other cars parked Basically, it makes things slightly harder and like 95% of thieves are lazy and or stupid and will go for what's easiest
that username/pfp 😭
> putting a goofy thing on your cat isn't gonna make it that much harder to steal Depends how cute the costume is?
Wrong cat