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Stop Thieves From Stealing Your Laptop

Don't let hooligans handle your hardware. Here are eight ways to keep your notebook from being pinched--or to get it back if it is stolen.

Becky Waring and Robert Strohmeyer, PC World

Lock It Up

Your first line of defense against laptop theft is to secure the machine with an actual, physical lock. Though serious thieves won't be deterred by one of these small cable locks, trying to break one may prove enough of a hassle to deter casual grab-and-dashers. This $30 Kensington MicroSaver Keyed Retractable Notebook Lock offers good visibility but packs away quickly when you have to hit the road.

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