Maclocks

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Maclocks
Company typePrivate company
IndustryMobile computing accessories
Founded1986;38 years ago (1986)
FounderAlexander Gad
Headquarters
Conyers, Georgia
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
OwnerCompulocks Brands Inc.
Website www.maclocks.com

Maclocks are a line of computer security lock and display products that focuses on security for Apple products. [1] [2] The brand was first released in 1986 [3] and is manufactured by Compulocks. [4]

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History

The Maclocks product line was introduced by Compulocks in 1986. [3]

In 2011, Maclocks announced a security sleeve lock for the MacBook Air. [5] [6] Maclocks released the first locking system for the MacBook Pro with Retina Display in 2012. [7] [8] In 2013, Maclocks introduced iMac locks that protect RAM panels. [9] In 2015, Maclocks security systems for tablets and display kiosks were added to Tech Data's commercial portfolio in the Spanish market. [4] Maclocks also released a universal anti-theft lock for the MacBook Pro in 2018. [10] [11]

Products

One product Maclocks is known for is the Blade, a universal lock that can be used on any device without the need for slots. [12] [13] [14]

Another product Maclocks is known for is the Ledge, a lock slot adapter that is compatible with most Macbooks. [15] [14] [16]

Maclocks also produced secure cases or sleeves that encase physically protect laptops that do not have slots for standard locks [6] [1] [17] [18] and security cable locks that attach to computers' power supply connectors. [19] [20]

In addition to products for Mac laptops, the Maclocks brand also releases security products such as cable locks and cases for iPads. [21] [22] Maclocks has also released security products that protect computers' RAM panels [9] and security stands for displaying computers or tablets at retail kiosks. [3] [23] [24]

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