Laptop Security

[ResidentG33k]

Hey any of you guys thought about getting your laptop engraved for Security Reasons or just to add something cool to your laptop face? I'm thinking about getting my laptop engraved but on the bottom side of the laptop with my name and my other information. Not sure If i'd put my address or anything because incase my information changes.

Links:

LoJack for Laptops http://www.lojackforlaptops.com/learn-m ... aptops.asp

Laptop Theft Prevention Security Label/Engraving
http://www.stoptheft.com/site/solutions ... ention.php

Theft Prevention Security Label/Engraving
http://www.epiloglaser.com/laser_engraving.htm


Let me hear your ideas.

[aaa]

Simply scratching the info on? I guess it isn't as cool...

[ResidentG33k]

Currently I have a Laptop lock for my laptop that straps to a desk or something. I want to get the Thumb Print lock for my laptop followed by the engraving. I already enabled the BIOS password and Hard Drive Passwords.

[thuur]

When I look for this kind of stuff I always try to figure out how I could break this type of security.

First one: $49 dollars for a 3 out of 4 recovered laptop, if not: money back. Still a lot of work and time (through the police) and if it's never connected to the internet the $49 is a cold/poor comfort. So it's best to leave a second hand laptop unconnected until you do a full format in case it's stolen

The sticker can be removed and the tatoo scratched away. Same goes for the engraving. I happen to have 2 spare cases for my 570's, but that could be just me

Ergo, make sure you have recent backups and use the built in security passwords. Leaving it unattended is an invitation, so always keep an eye on it.


Just my 2 eurocents..


R,

[Trekk69]

I currently use the top Kensington cable lock, and was going to put on a "thinkalarm system" (taking advantage of the HD shock protection) one of these days.