Laptop Lock Overkill. Security at its Best. Tracking Your Laptop

Don't forget to install free tracking software from:
www.preyproject.com
Prey allows you to track your laptop, get screen captures of your computer, and geolocation information from the isp used to log onto the internet.

Materials for this project:
standard combonation locking mechanism bought off ebay for $2.95 delivered. (this is the first one that goes into the locking slot on the side)

5 Feet of 1/16th inch cabling from hardware store - $0.19 per foot
4 aluminum cable clamps from hardware store - $.80 each
1 lock and hasp $1.79
1 combonation lock $4.99 (any lock will do)

Instructions:
1-bend the cabling and form a generic shape to fit around the hinge where the laptop screen meets the main body of the laptop.
2-install the cable clamps on the ends to form loops.
3-use a chisel and hammer to climp the cable clamps
4-install an anchor point using the lock and hasp (or any other method to affix a secure locking point.
5-enjoy piece of mind knowing its now going to be less than easy for someone to walk off with your laptop.

PLEASE NOTE-
DO NOT try to close the laptop with the cables installed. not a good idea and may cause damage.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• laptop
• security
• computer
• lock
• locking
• notebook
• overkill
• cable
• anti
• theft
• tracking
• information

[tecvoidltd]

@crosses101 thanks!! works just like you say :)

[crosses101]

this is like killing roaches with a rocket launcher!!!