With an investment as big as an imac, I want to make sure I get quality lock for it. There are tons of videos online showing how easy it is to take apart many of these locks, and it's actually a bit scary that seemingly anyone can do it. I'm wondering if there's any particular lock or brand that is resistant to being tampered and unlocked as easily. Any recommendations?
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Best lock for iMac?
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Buy a large steel band, have someone drill a hole through it, and then use a Medeco padlock.
Honestly, locking computers is pointless.
Honestly, locking computers is pointless.
That's a shame, I did look around and you're right. A lot of them can be snipped easily. Although I still need something, as it's a computer that will be used in my workplace at school, which is open 24/7, and has been prone to theft on occasion..
I looked around and there are some pretty strong bike chains around, that I could maybe loop around the hole? I found this kryptonyte brand one, which reports show as one of the strongest around. Although it's a little pricier..
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Where is this iMac going to be located? Home or college/work? If it is at home, you really ought to be looking at improving your house security than locking things down.
Otherwise, a tough bike lock as you've suggested (which I don't know anything about, sorry!) is the best way to go about it really.
Otherwise, a tough bike lock as you've suggested (which I don't know anything about, sorry!) is the best way to go about it really.
This is for my workplace at school. While it's in a locked area, it has multiple entrances that are left open sometimes, which have led to a handful of thefts in the past.
I would strongly urge you to get a MBP that you don't need to leave anywhere.
I have a low end mbp from '07, but the imacs have much more screenspace + power* for the money :x
*actually, with the recent mbp refresh, do imacs still stack up?
*actually, with the recent mbp refresh, do imacs still stack up?
An iMac doesn't fit in a backpack. Don't worry about it. It's also heavy an awkward to carry so nobody is going to be running with one in their hands....