That small slot with the lock icon on many laptops is easy to ignore, but it has a practical security purpose that can make a big difference in some situations.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but you should lock your laptop screen every time you step away. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for ...

If you carry your laptop with you, then chances are you might leave it unwatched for a few moments when you’re in the library, classroom, in a park or just in any other public place. And during those ...

Why is a lock slot valuable? Lock slots are valuable on laptops because they enable you to use various different types of locks to tether your device to a sturdy object, such as a table. Essentially, ...