What is a Kensington lock on a laptop?

I was looking at a video on YouTube and it said that this is a Kensington lock - I just wanted to know what it is, what it does, and ow I could use it on my HP G61 laptop?

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asked Oct 14 '10 at 18:22

thecomputergeek01
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A security lock for laptops and notebooks developed by the company called Kensington.

A Kensington Security Slot is part of an anti-theft system designed by Kensington. It is a small, metal-reinforced hole found on almost all small or portable computers and electronics equipment, particularly on expensive ones, such as laptops, computer monitors, desktop computers, gaming consoles, and video projectors. The Locks secured in place with a key or combination lock attached to a rubberized metal cable. The end of the cable has a small loop that allows the cable to be looped around a permanent object, such as a heavy table or other similar equipment, securing it in place.

answered Oct 14 '10 at 18:26

kevin ♦♦
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edited Oct 14 '10 at 18:28

Ok but how would I use it for my laptop? What will I need?

(Oct 14 '10 at 18:27) thecomputergeek01

You buy a laptop lock. and on your laptop, there is a small slot to apply the lock and lock it. Looking into it, the lock hole is on the right side of the laptop after the dial up phone connector

(Oct 14 '10 at 18:30) kevin ♦♦

2	A 30-second delay. Stick a screwdriver through the lock and twist. Done and done. answered Oct 14 '10 at 19:43 tsilb 21.0k●65●199●333

1	Think of it like chaining up your bicycle, but with a specific named slot 'Kennsington'. answered Oct 14 '10 at 20:08 r0bErT4u 31.0k●514●672●938

0	It's an anti-theft lock that is found on most laptops The hole on the left is a kingston lock. answered Oct 14 '10 at 19:26 FilipinoPower 13.0k●137●219●313

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