Just noticed this small slot on my laptop today… does anyone know what it’s for?
If I had a penny for every time someone asked, “what’s a Kensington lock?”…
Zander said:
If I had a penny for every time someone asked, “what’s a Kensington lock?”…
I’ve seen two posts about it just today!
Zander said:
If I had a penny for every time someone asked, “what’s a Kensington lock?”…
I’ve seen two posts about it just today!
Feels like this question just keeps coming back… like it’s on a loop or something.
Zander said:
If I had a penny for every time someone asked, “what’s a Kensington lock?”…
We should start calling it a ‘hyper port’ just for laughs.
Zander said:
If I had a penny for every time someone asked, “what’s a Kensington lock?”…
We should start calling it a ‘hyper port’ just for laughs.
USB-K prototype, anyone? 
@Zander
It’s actually a water cooling refill port—just pour water in every 3 months to keep the cooling going.
Rowan said:
@Zander
It’s actually a water cooling refill port—just pour water in every 3 months to keep the cooling going.
Haha, that’s a wicked idea! Love it.
Zander said:
If I had a penny for every time someone asked, “what’s a Kensington lock?”…
We should start calling it a ‘hyper port’ just for laughs.
I thought it was the ‘read your manual’ slot?
@Jo
Honestly, most devices with it also come with a manual showing what it is in the first few pages. Reading the manual could help.
@Jo
Objection! Even without a physical manual, most of them are available online. A quick search could save the day!
@Jo
Okay, well, the lock slot actually has a symbol—a little “K” near it. A quick search for ‘K lock symbol’ usually gives you what you need.
@Jo
Haha, guess we’ll just have to ask on this forum then!
Zander said:
If I had a penny for every time someone asked, “what’s a Kensington lock?”…
So what’s the answer? Don’t keep us waiting!
It’s called a Kensington lock. It’s a security feature that lets you lock the device to something solid, like a desk, to prevent theft.
It’s for a Kensington lock.
It’s the ‘smash it if you want to steal it’ port.
Kensington lock—it’s an anti-theft feature. Mostly used in offices, though.
Funny thing… I was just talking about getting one of these with my brother, and then I see this!
Sky said:
Funny thing… I was just talking about getting one of these with my brother, and then I see this!
Maybe your phone is listening? Or just a funny coincidence?