Whoa, that's the most fascinating lock-picking I've witnessed! Just like the popular Master locks (which are a piece of cake to pick), the appearance is the most effective deterrent; if the appearance alone isn't enough to discourage the theft, then no locks will be able to stop your computer from being stolen.
Now I will have to try picking my own cable lock...
I bought a laptop lock for $5 back when i got my laptop. Even though others leave their laptops in the coffee shop while they use the rest room, I'm not a trusting enough person to leave my "lifeline" alone. I either take it with me or lock it up. (call me parinoid)
With that said, Nothing is secure, ask any hacker. Locking stuff up (be it your house, car, or laptop) only deters quick walk-up thefts. If someone wants to break the lock/laptop to grab the laptop, they will. It will of course get others attentions (if anyone is present).
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mikeraj
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September 22nd, 2005 23:00
Bacillus, thanks for the video.
I saw Targus advertising their combination lock having "up to 10,000 possible settings" I wonder how is this possible with 4 digits ?
Simmerheli
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September 23rd, 2005 13:00
10 ^ 4 (10 to the 4th power) = 10,000.
-Mike
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September 25th, 2005 19:00
I bought a laptop lock for $5 back when i got my laptop. Even though others leave their laptops in the coffee shop while they use the rest room, I'm not a trusting enough person to leave my "lifeline" alone. I either take it with me or lock it up. (call me parinoid)
With that said, Nothing is secure, ask any hacker. Locking stuff up (be it your house, car, or laptop) only deters quick walk-up thefts. If someone wants to break the lock/laptop to grab the laptop, they will. It will of course get others attentions (if anyone is present).