In this video, I break down my top 5 laptop cable locks for 2025 to help you protect your laptop (and the data on it) when you’re working in public, in an office, or even at home. I cover the big stuff that actually matters before you buy: what lock slot your laptop supports, whether you should go with a key or combination lock, how the cable feels in real-world use, and how easy each option is to install and live with day to day. I compare the Kensington N17 (great if you’ve got a compatible Dell wedge slot), the I3C combo lock (simple and budget-friendly), AboveTEK’s adhesive-style option (for laptops that don’t have a lock slot), the Kensington Universal system (versatile for mixed device setups), and the Aijmguo lock (another straightforward security cable option). My main takeaway: match the lock to your laptop’s slot or lack of one, then choose the locking style you’ll actually use consistently—because the best laptop lock is the one you won’t “forget” to attach.