How protect my new Macbook Pro Retina Display without Kensington lock ???

PlotinusVeritas wrote:

locks are all useless folks, thief will get it regardless. purchase portable device theft insurance

$30 a year on such a device covers, theft, spills, loss, accidents, etc.

Locks are not useless. They prevent casual theft. And they do deter most thieves.

Casual theft may be: the janitor, a stranger passing by your computer in the airport, a classmate, a kid passing by your computer, your co-worker, your "friend", a drug addict looking for a quick theft, etc. These people don't have much time to steal your computer. They don't carry cable cutters. They take your computer on impulse since it is left out in the open advertising it isn't locked.

Professional thieves generally study you, case you, to find out your weaknesses and the times you are vulnerable. You cannot stop a well-prepared thief. No lock will stop them from breaking into your home.

But the majority of professional thieves generally will only take what is easy to take. They don't want to get caught either. For example, they will generally leave alone a house that has video surveilance cameras, a house that doesn't have high fences or hedges that would hide their activity, etc. And since they will spend only a very short time in your home, they generally won't take things that are locked down. They don't want to spend the time figuring out a way to break the lock. It is so much easier to take things that are left out in the open - like jewelry, laptops without locks, flatscreen TVs without locks, smartphones, etc. So locks can deter most professional theives.

Insurance does nothing, absolutely nothing, to prevent the loss of data and the loss of your work that occurs with theft. So getting a lock for your laptop is absolutely crucial to help prevent this loss.

PlotinusVeritas wrote:

Gadgad wrote:

And who will give me my data back, you 🙂

you follow my information here, and its taken care of:

Methodology to protect your data. Backups vs. Archives. Long-term data protection

Gadgad wrote:

BUT 99% of people would not mess with my computer once secured.

I rather have it locked and keep the honest people honest... its a tiney investment for my 5K+ MacPro.

Huge error in logic, 😟 99% of people arent thieves.

Locked up.... BOTH doesnt protect the data or your expensive Mac......., and any genuine thief will tell you such puny locks ONLY MAKE THEM LAUGH before the remove it.

Huge error in logic. The vast majority of people are thieves if you give them enough temptation. And they will steal your computer if you leave it out in the open unlocked. The vast majority of thieves are also not professional thieves.

Think about who would steal it: kids, drug addicts - who aren't professional thieves but do petty theft, college kids, your "friends", your classmates, the janitor, any stranger who sees your laptop left on a table as you leave the room, etc.

Think about how many people break traffic speeding laws, how many people will lie, etc.

Locks prevent casual theft - the vast majority of thefts.

Data backups are fine. But they do not prevent the loss of immediate work data that has not yet been backed up. Locks help prevent that data loss.

PlotinusVeritas wrote:

protection is either cheap, or expensive.

Peace 😊

Sorry, but all of your suggestions are not useful, are unworkable, and are off-topic for the vast majority of users of this thread who simply want to prevent casual theft when your laptop is out in the open - not hidden.

Gadgad wrote:

This seems to be the best MacBook Pro Lock on the market

http://www.maclocks.com/mac-locks-macbook-pro-lock-macbook-air-lock-macbook-pro- retina-lock.html

I agree. This is the best MacBook Pro lock on the market.

The actual link is http://www.maclocks.com/mac-locks-macbook-pro-lock-macbook-air-lock-macbook-pro- retina-lock/macbook-pro-retina-bracket-lock.html

Scott Kelby, a professional photographer, wrote a great review on it: http://scottkelby.com/2013/90-second-review-of-a-much-better-lock-for-your-retin a-display-macbook-pro/

The MacLocks lock is actually a repackaged lock manufactured by Noble Locks. You can see the Noble Locks logo on the MacLocks bracket and lock - where it hasn't been Photoshopped off. Noble Locks sells it on Amazon along with an anchor plate: http://www.amazon.com/Macbook-Retina-Anchor-Plate-models/dp/B00FZ01EXW/ref=pd_cp _pc_1

Apparently, someone on Amazon was able to Dremel the slot to accept a Kensington lock. I ordered mine so I will see if this can be done.

I suppose if you are really paranoid, you could permanently epoxy the bracket to the bottom cover of MacBook Pro. But then you would have to purchase a spare bottom cover when you are ready to sell the MacBook Pro on eBay.

All of these arguments about who, what, where, why and how are all theoretical.

the best way to secure it is to never leave it alone! BUT in the case that you need to leave your Macbook in a public place you need to take the appropriate steps to protect it.

Obviously when you are trying to secure any device you will have to compromise on a few aspects and find what is best for you. If you are at school or library maybe you don't need such a sophisticated lock because most of the people around you are NOT thieves they are like you just trying to study and work, so the maclocks solution would be great. If you work out doors and bring your macbook on location you are at a bigger risk because of the surrounding and while maclocks solution is the best in my opinion it is still a theft deterrant (like all of them). SO YES you can hire a body guard or carry a safe around with you lock your computer up, but for most situations I would go with my maclock and feel safe.

(just so you know scott kelby is a professional photographer who uses his macbook and maclock in many public situations and doesn't seem to have any issue of theft)

While I do enjoy updating my iPad, I dont appreciate that I have had to update to a new iPad twice already simply because of it being stolen. Once I had it taken from the airport bar where I asked a nice lady next to me to keep an eye on it so I didnt have to bring it to the bathroom with me, and once was when my husband left it in our local coffee shop for no longer than 10 minutes. We need to wake up, unfortunately people are not as good as we might hope, and people tend to take things that are not theirs. I swore after that last iPad that I wouldnt be made a fool again, and until I found the PERFECT lock I was not about to spend my money investing in something that can be snatched away in seconds. I used to wish that Apple would make their own locks for their products, but then I realized I need a lock made by professionals and not as just another accessory from Apple. Protection is not where I am going to start skimping, so I am willing to pay top dollar for it. After reading through this thread, it seems there is no GAURANTEE against thieves, but I am interested to know if anyone has the Maclocks

iPad Air Lock and Security Case Bundle because that is the one I have my eye on. Anyone have any experience with this specific product?

MacLocks works great until things get hot. I was in Vancouver on vacation and toted around my MacBook. At some point I noticed that the rubber feet on the bottom of the MacLock device were no longer in the right spot! One was missing and the other one was in the middle of the bottom of the laptop! Not very good engineering by MacLock. The Apple feet stayed put as expected. Apple builds quality products. While the device is a good solution for locking a MBP, the quality of the glue holding the rubber feet on is well below par. Not impressed. I emailed them to see if they would take care of me, but they said they cannot help me. They didn't even acknowledge the product defect and did not say they would address it in the future. Shame.

Alas, I have found a good solution, though I hope only temporary. I was all set to by a new top-of-the-range 13" MacBook Pro Retina at close to $3,500, … plus lots of accessories as well. Then, I looked at one in a store. Beautiful display. But … wait a second … where is the Kensington- style lock slot? Of course, there was none.

So, … my solution: I stopped my purchase dead in its tracks. Who can afford to spend this kind of money (not to mention the value of data on it) for a working computer with no reasonable way of locking it down to prevent - or at least deter - theft?

I hope at some time in the near future Apple is able to rectify this. In my view, most current tablets are largely toys (at times useful toys) and can be replaced at relatively little cost. A MacBook Pro, in contrast, can be a real work computer, on which it is possible to have more than one operating system (including its wonderful Unix base) and a great variety of software (including Unix tools). These computers make it possible to carry one's working environment around the world. But, who can risk doing so if a moment's distraction (e.g., in an airport when jet-lagged) can lead to its loss?

As for the 'solutions' currently available, either they seem cumbersome, or - for $60 - it appears one can buy a screwdriver that any competent thief could use in a few seconds to render such anti-theft 'protection' useless.

Comments/suggestions welcomed.

I purchased the Maclocks Macbook Pro Security case and cable for my son to protect his new Macbook Pro at college. In less than 6 months the case is falling apart. The port for the security cable has broken off, the ccase coverage on one side just broke off and their are many cracks in the case.

The idea is good, but the implementation is VERY poor. DO NOT PURCHASE THE SECURITY CASE!!

It looks good when new, but the plastic is not durable and breaks easily.

Something they do not tell you . . . THE CASE HAS NO WARRANTY. Their reply is to sell you a new one at 50% off. Why bother, it will just break again.

I am disappointed in the product, but more disappointed by the company. They have no interest in standing behind their product. Why buy anything from this company?

What about a solution with an acoustic alarm once the laptop is removed from the desktop?

I mean, most of the time we are not far away and an acoustic alarm can make a occasion burglar change his mind.

Has anyone tried this type of solution?

http://www.amazon.com/FOME-Digital-Exhibit-Security-Computer/dp/B00N1R8LQE/ref=s r_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1421717281&sr=1-4&keywords=usb+security+anti+the ft&pebp=1421717286670&peasin=B00N1R8LQE#productDetails

also you can glue the Kensington security slot to use the standard solution with the Kensington cable lock 😉

http://www.hookbag.ca/product/H3C06LG27?ref=node

This topic has continued for two and a half years now, but people need to be aware that almost all Macs with Thunderbolt ports are currently vulnerable to being exploited permanently if a malicious and very tech-savvy individual can gain physical access to them briefly. So, in addition to all the reasons I've given previously for why you shouldn't trust a cable lock to keep your computer safe, here's one more: Thunderstrike. See:

https://trmm.net/Thunderstrike_FAQ

http://tidbits.com/article/15331

How serious is Thunderstrike?

If you leave your Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook unattended now, there's a chance (slim right now, but who knows about the future) that your computer will become compromised in a manner that cannot be fixed unless you can find a tech willing and able to re-flash the ROM.

(Fair disclosure: I may receive compensation from links to my sites, TheSafeMac.com and AdwareMedic.com, in the form of buttons allowing for donations. Donations are not required to use my site or software.)

What do you guys think of this solution: the Locktop® (www.locktop.eu). We're working on the launch of this product in The Netherlands in April 2015. It will become available in 4 sizes (tablet / 13" / 15" / 17") and more products (like add-ons) are being developed. Your laptop or macbook needs to be closed (clam shell mode), but ports and air intake vents will not be covered. So you can still connect your adapter, lightning cable, etc. Great solution for use at home (against burglary), in offices (flexible workspaces), hotels, holiday homes, etc.

Curious for your tips and reactions. We're looking for resellers as well. Your help is much appreciated!

Mariancol1, I just purchased the Maclocks Wedge and would very much like to use my Kensington combination lock. I am curious to see if you actually have the lock and attempted to enlarge the slot to allow a Kensington type lock to fit. I know that I can making the opening large enough, but what happens then, is there enough room inside for the Kensington claws to fully expand? Has anyone tried to achieve this?

Check out this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJAEO1U?refRID=BZ8ERWQQCGGHKW0X4F16&ref_=pd_ rhf_eetyp_s_cp_7

It's to a docking system that uses the ports as a mount and then a Kensington lock can be attached. Seems legit.