Compulocks Blade Universal Lock Slot Adapter Silver

It makes me crazy the Apple makes a $3,000 laptop with no way to lock it down.I did a lot of research on what to use to lock down my MacBook Pro. I even called Apple to find out what they recommend. (For the record, Apple didn't have a good solution!) I looked at the little things where you take out a screw and put the little thing on, which puts the safety of your Mac on one tiny little screw. I looked at the ones where you replace the whole bottom of your laptop with a lock thing and Apple said that will void your warranty / AppleCare. The ones that go over the hinge are awkward and everybody I know that has them rarely use them. This thing just works and is easy to use.This bracket uses some kind of super-tape to stick to the bottom of your laptop. (Be careful when you put it on, you only get one chance!) The thing isn't coming off! It puts the cable lock behind the computer, out of your way. It adds a tiny bit of thickness to your computer, but I like it because it actually raises the rear portion of the computer a slight bit which makes typing easier. The metal is high quality steel. The "blade" is flexible but you're not going to be able to bend it far enough to damage it. AND it tucks away when you don't need it.My dad used to say "All a lock does is keep an honest man honest." I think this unit will even keep a lot of dishonest people honest, too.

I was concerned that this would be very bulky, but I was pleasantly surprised that it is much slimmer than the photos make you believe. It measures 1/4 inch on the thicker edge and 1/8 inch on the thinner edge. The length is 7 inches. It's the only casual theft protection that I found that fits the new 2021/2022 MacBook Pro and does not require gluing an ugly lock plate to the top of the laptop. None of the side-mounted lock plates that I tried match up with the screws under the new MacBook Pro, so they unfortunately don't fit.

I don't think it's the sturdiest thing and if someone was really trying to steal your computer, they could probably rip this off, it'd be a deterrent though. I also didn't find it necessary for the reason I bought it. Also costs WAY too much for what it seems like it's worth.

After reviewing the various designs of a macbook “adapter” for a Kensington lock. I settled on this for the price and how it would work.1: It can raise the macbook by a little and so it would still have a sleek profile.2: It is not heavy so it would not add much to my gear.3. It would still make use of my existing Kensington cable lock – though there are some out there that comes with a cable lock.4. It would not hamper the quick closure of macbook.5: It is easy to install.The thing that made me pause before clicking add to cart were:1. I bought a hardcase for the macbook and I wondering if it would hold in a snatch-and-grab scenario if I attached it to the case and not on the macbook itself.2. Other customers made this comment before - If you line up the Compulock against the base of the macbook, you can feel that there is a spot as there’s a slight curve where it’s supposed to go. Just about where the pertinent information is printed. It seems to settle there and it matches the instructions provided. It may partially cover the information printed at the bottom.So… I decided to cut off the part in the case to ensure that the Compulock Maclock is firmly attached to the bottom of the case and bought the device.This is how I did it after I removed the case from the macbook.1. I took a picture of the pertinent information before I installed the Maclock.2. I measured the part that will be occupied by the Compulock and made an additional 2mm allowance.3. I gathered the ff: tools I have around – a steel ruler, a heavy duty box cutter, a corner punch, an old nail file, and a permanent marker.4. I marked the part I would cut off from the hard case with a permanent marker.5. Using the steel ruler and cutter I started cutting from the corners out using many passes until I cut through the hard plastic case. (I used gloves, a cutting mat and safety googles as I anticipated it would be tough to cut as I was also wary I might snap the heavy duty box cutter end.6. After removing the rectangular extra part, I use a corner punch to round the corner edge.7. Using an old nail file/emery board, I sanded it smooth so there would be no burrs. As you can see I made some scratches on the case – that’s okay with me, at least it is not the macbook that has scratches.8. After cleaning any dust from the case, I attached it to the macbook first before I attached the Compulock.I hope this review and hack helps.

I have recently purchased this one and found that the gap between the combination lock and the top lid of the MacBook Pro 16 can be very narrow or doesn't even exist.When I open the lid of the Macbook Pro 16, it hits the combination lock behind. Also, the height of the combination lock is almost identical over many products (about two inches)If anyone uses a laptop stand, it could be easily solved. Just like I posted, put the lock upside down. Then it won't hit your laptop lid.Otherwise, I recommend using a hardshell case for the lid or non-combination locks.

So far so good. It adds some bulk to the bottom of your MacBook, but I'm finding I like it as almost like a handle when I carry it. It sticks to the bottom with mounting tape. It's only as good as the adhesive bond, so my advice is to definitely clean the area on the computer with alcohol, let it dry and be picky about cleaning oil and dust. Looks like it should work, as the base is a solid plate and the actual attachment armature seems to be tempered or spring steel. The outer cover is less robust, but it is purely cosmetic. Otherwise, it hasn't yet really faced a theft test. One bonus is that it gives the computer a little more angle when typing.