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PHYSICAL SECURITY ITEMS

FROM TRACKERS TO TRANSMITTE­RS AND LOCKS TO SCREENS, A WORLD OF PHYSICAL SECURITY ITEMS CAN KEEP YOU AND YOUR POSSESSION­S PROTECTED.

- [ PAUL TAYLOR & HARRY DOMANSKI ]

From trackers to transmitte­rs and locksto screens, a world of physical security items can keep you and your possession­s protected.

SOFTWARE THAT KEEPS your data yours is one thing, but what about the devices you use every single day? How do you keep those out of the wrong hands? You can tie them down — laptop cables offer more than a simple visual deterrent with their reinforced steel, and when in transit, a secure, locked case is a sensible option. These are fine for when you’re leaving them unattended or turned off, but even when you’re in front of your laptop, sensitive informatio­n can be quickly and easily snapped. Locks for precious house keys seems like an oxymoron, so enter the Bluetooth tracker to take care of those, which act like homing beacons, and can be attached to a plethora of other everyday items, too. Wallets, backpacks, suitcases can all go stray, and the power of these trackers isn’t to be underestim­ated. We’ve also covered personal security in this roundup, and some of the more subtle, hidden items can be truly surprising.

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