[Bullitt]

Originally Posted by BigV

Kensington retractable cable laptop lock

DaughterofV has one of these, and so far, so good. In the dorm room it's locked to the table, allowing her (and her roommate) a bit more peace of mind as they walk in and out of the room, including company. For travel, the cable has a spring loaded retractor and winds into itself like a tape measure, into a package about the size and shape of a stack of two carabiners. If you're never going to leave it unattended, no biggie. If you're going to the library and want to be able to leave it on the table as you browse the shelves, or go to the washroom, just lock it to the table again. More paranoid? Carry it with you in your backpack, or have a trusted friend watch over it.

By the time the thieves have physical possession of your system, I have serious doubts that any installed program would be any kind of deterrent or recovery tool.

btw, I know the link is from Best Buy, but of course this product is available everywhere....

Yeah I'm thinking about getting one of those cables for when the laptop is in my room and I'm not there. I can't tell from the BB website picture but it looks like that cable could be cut by just a pair of wire cutters. Something stronger would be more reassuring.