We are always surprised when we see that a library patron has left his or her laptop unattended without securing it with one of the cables that can be checked out from the circulation desk. Some intruder could walk away with your laptop in seconds, causing you great expense and untold havoc in recovering months if not years of data and work. Mac users will find excellent information about securing their devices in this article, which also includes information about encrypting your hard drive and preventing thieves from wiping it clean.

[RL]