USB Wireless Security Desktop & Notebook Lock
This device has the potential to be a really cool security gadget,i’ll explain why i said “potential” later on.
The USB Wireless Security Desktop & Notebook Lock is yet another nifty product from ThinkGeek.It’s a two piece gadget,one USB receiver dongle connected to the computer & a battery-powered access transmitter, which is to be carried by the authorized user.
It’s quite simple to operate,just plugin the USB dongle to your PC and keep the access transmitter with you (e.g your pocket), once you walk away from your PC either to chat with someone or to attend to nature’s call ( - 2 meters range),the devices automatically locks your PC,thus preventing people from accessing your PC.
It also has a 5-level password system in place just in case you drop your access transmitter somewhere in the toilet…God forbid!.
Ok,why did i say potential?
What if people just remove the USB dongle? I didn’t find my answer to that..hopefully they will address it soon,and it doesn’t work for other operating systems besides Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP…bummer!.
Also has these great features.
* Automatically locks PC when the user is physically away from the computer
* PC resumes automatically when user is within range (2 meter range)
* Grant access to authorized user within 2 meters of the protected computer
* Requires zero user interaction to initiate/release security protection, eliminating user error
* Password override can unlock PC if transmitter is lost
* Reliable Radio Frequency wireless technology
* USB interface, compatible with USB 1.0/1.1/2.0
* Easy to install and use
* Transmitter uses 3V/CR2032 battery (included)
* Operating frequency: 315 MHz
* Includes: PC Lock transmitter, PC Lock USB receiver, battery, software CD, 2″ leash
* Software works with Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP
Get your today for $25.99
Posted in Microsoft, USB stick, Mod, Utilities, Links, Gadgets, Hardware, Technology
August 13th, 2007 at 6:38 pm
i was thinking do you even own one of these or just typeing a review of something you havent used not even for a day.
Well here it is if you unplug the usb dongle the software that comes with wirless pc lock,
Locks the computer and if you dissconect it and restart the computer and try to end task on its software it has an explorer of its own which relaunches the software when closed and still locks the computer.
one down fall is it only locks the primary monitor so on dual display you can play a bit BUT
the also should have made it run shutdown -f -l then put in the reciever when you come back to the computer something like VK_Keyboard Event Password & Chr$(13) so it auto puts pasword in and presses enter when you come back its not a bad idea tho they should have put more effort into it