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Hey everyone,

We currently have 7 computer labs with atleast 20 pc's in each. We have to lock the equipment so that it's not taken and our currently solution is to catch all the cables in a padlock and lock them.

While this works and stops people from being able to take stuff, for us, we have a huge bunch of keys and have to go through each - one at a time - when trying to find the right key to open the lock. (We bunch the keys by lab so we don't have 140 keys on one lock :-) )

Does anyone have a suggestions for alternatives that we could use instead?

Thanks
Ali

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Desktop PCs or laptops?

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Cables for Desktop PCs, VGA, Ethernet, Mouse & Keyboard

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Would it not be easier, and probably cheaper (in wasted time saved and cost of cabling/locks etc) to install a decent security system for the building/labs instead? Make it as hard as possible for anyone to get in and out, coupled with a decent digital CCTV system to help identify anyone that did and insurance to cover any losses?

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Alternatively, you could try searching Google for 'secure computer lockdown plates' and 'secure server enclosures' which might throw up some new and easier to manage ideas...

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