StarTech.com 6.5ft (2m) Laptop Cable Lock - 4 Digit Combination Laptop/Desktop Security Cable Lock for K-Slot Devices/Computers/Monitors - Portable Anti-Theft Vinyl Coated Steel Cable Lock

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For £18.53 ex-VAT, this StarTech 2m laptop/monitor cable lock is the kind of “belt-and-braces” protection that actually makes sense in busy, semi-controlled environments. If you’re moving laptops around shared spaces (training rooms, estates offices, small IT cupboards, demo units, reception desks), a simple combo lock can be a cheap deterrent against casual grabs. The vinyl-coated cable is also a nice touch—less likely to scuff monitors or snag when you’re packing/unpacking.

That said, I wouldn’t buy this if you’re expecting it to stop determined theft. Cable locks slow opportunists, but they’re not a replacement for proper asset security—especially if someone has time/tools and access. It also won’t help much if your setup doesn’t give you a solid anchor point (a fixed desk/rail/kiosk is key). Overall: good value for quick, portable anti-theft on K-slot devices and light-to-moderate risk areas; not ideal for high-security needs or anyone expecting “secure” in the Fort Knox sense.