KensingtonDesktop & Peripherals Locking Kit 2.0, Black (K64424WW)

I work in a shared office space. This was super simple to set up. I was able to protect two monitors and my peripherals(wired keyboard, wired mouse, and display port cable).

I currently moved into a new coworking space with a dedicated desk. Until I upgrade to an actual office suite, my PC and monitor are exposed in the open. I'm not too worried about my environment: I trust 99% of my community, we have security cameras outside, outsiders can't reach the offices or my desks without using a badge to scan, etc, etc. However, it wouldn't hurt to just have a deterrent security solution since we do have cleaners and security who have access to the entire place. Their staff tends to rotate often.The Kensington Locking Kit 2.0 does what it needs to. It fulfilled most of my needs. Sends the message to petty thieves to BTFU. Determined thieves might find a way to steal my stuff, but not without putting some heavy effort into it.The kit plate was a necessity since I have a custom built PC. It's plastic, which is OK, but the 3M adhesive that came with the plate, however, is a bit of a joke. I recommend getting some good quality epoxy adhesive to stick the plate somewhere if your PC doesn't have that special Kensington keyhole thing.

Although I wanted a combination lock, reading others' reviews made me apprehensive about locking a laptop that I wouldn't be able to unlock. I opted for this key-style lock, which is working well. The only drawback is that the cable is secured through the flange by the lock in such a way as to parallel the laptop body and thus obstruct a USB port. Not a deal-breaker, but I am treating the port and its cables tenderly as a result.

This kit is similar to the old "butterfly" locks we used to use in public computer labs, but worth an updated mechanism. The fact that this one kit has everything you need to lock down 2 or even 3 large pieces of equipment (assuming there's something solid to loop the steel cable around you can use the adhesive plate on a printer, 2nd monitor, etc) in addition to up to 3 or 4 wired devices makes its a great all-in-one option for a complete desktop setup

I know this simple cable lock is easily pick-able and cuttable, but I got it for my son's college apartment simply as a deterrent. I figure any "professional" thief who's equipped to do the dirty work will get anything, but a "casual" schmuck/thief won't be able to grab and run without premeditation.

My gaming/work laptop didn't have a kensington slot, so I had the stick-on lock attachment stuck to the back of the laptop screen. I had tried removing it myself shortly after sticking it on to make sure it would work, and it seemed fine. I admit I didn't pull very hard since I didn't want to break the screen! A day and a half later, the laptop was gone with the lock still on the cable and the stick-on part only missing part of it's pad. I was able to recover the laptop this week. The only evidence that the pad had been ripped off was some scratches in the aluminum back of the screen where someone had pried it off. Sadly, the laptop was no longer functional as someone had taken the internals out. I'm guessing the encryption and fingerprint login was too much for the thief so they sold the parts...

These cables are long enough and gives a fairly good level of security in what I invest in for my work. I don't do things half way so I have invested a lot and that is part of the protection of my investment in computer equipment.

Will this stop a determined thief? no. Will it deter most? yep!Super strong, easy to use, has a bunch of great attachments to secure just about everything. I've owned many of these in the past and can say this is one of the best.