Single-Tip Keyed and Combination Locks Eliminate Swappable Tips, Simplify IT Deployment and Deliver Tamper-Resistant Protection Across Mixed Device Environments
BURLINGAME, Calif. – March 24, 2026 – Kensington, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, today announced the launch of its Universal 3-in-1 2.0 Keyed and Combination Laptop Locks, providing an innovative, single-tip solution for securing laptops with standard, nano, or wedge-shaped slots. Precision-engineered to meet or exceed rigorous industry standards for strength, physical endurance, and mechanical resilience, the locks eliminate the need to change lock tip heads, providing robust protection against tampering and theft across laptop brands and generations.
What is the Kensington Universal 3-in-1 2.0 Laptop Lock?
The Kensington Universal 3-in-1 2.0 Laptop Lock is a single-tip security cable lock designed to secure laptops equipped with standard (T-bar), nano, or wedge-shaped security slots without requiring interchangeable lock heads. It is engineered for IT departments managing mixed laptop environments across brands and generations.
The Universal 3-in-1 2.0 Keyed Laptop Lock features Kensington’s 5mm keying system, simplifying key management across all of the company’s latest locks. The lock head provides robust security for laptops, and patented Hidden Pin™ technology prevents lock-picking attempts to secure devices against theft. Kensington’s online Register & Retrieve™ key registration program enables quick, secure, and easy key replacement if a key is ever lost or stolen.
The Kensington Universal 3-in-1 2.0 Combination Laptop Lock provides keyless security, featuring a resettable four-digit dial with 10,000 possible combinations. Free code registration, available via Kensington’s Register & Retrieve™ web portal, allows for quick, easy, and secure lookup if the combination is ever lost or forgotten.
Features and Benefits of the Universal 3-in-1 2.0 Keyed and Combination Laptop Locks
- Compatible with Any Lock Slot – Innovative single-tip lock head is compatible with standard, nano, and wedge-shaped security slots, regardless of device brand or generation, eliminating the need to change lock tip heads and making it an ideal solution for mixed device environments.
- Easy Locking without Obstructing Ports – 360-degree rotatable head enables quick, one-handed locking from any angle, even in tight spaces, without blocking adjacent ports.
- Engineered for Strength and Security – Engineered as an alternative to weak scissor-style lock tips, Kensington’s proprietary cleat lock firmly grips inside the lock slot for a secure hold that remains firmly engaged.
- Long, Cut-Resistant Coated Steel Cable – Six-foot, cut-resistant carbon steel cable resists cutting attempts and features a plastic sheath that protects surfaces when anchoring the laptop to desks, tables, and other fixed structures.
Why Universal Compatibility Matters for IT Security
Organizations managing mixed laptop fleets often deploy devices with different security slot formats. Traditional locks with interchangeable tips introduce logistical complexity and increase the risk of lost components. A single-tip universal lock reduces SKU complexity, simplifies deployment, and improves long-term scalability across device refresh cycles.
“When organizations deploy multiple lock types across standard, nano, and wedge slots, they introduce unnecessary complexity and potential security gaps,” stated Yuji Wakabayashi, Global Category Marketing Manager at Kensington. “The Universal 3-in-1 2.0 Keyed and Combination Locks eliminate that fragmentation, giving security and IT leaders a consistent, tamper-resistant solution that supports compliance initiatives and reduces device theft risk across the organization.”
Kensington Universal 3-in-1 2.0 Keyed and Combination Laptop Locks carry five-year limited warranties and are available in North America through the Kensington Store and its partner sites.
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About Kensington
Headquartered in Burlingame, California, Kensington is a leading provider of desktop and mobile device accessories, trusted by IT, educators, business, and home office professionals around the world for more than 40 years. Kensington strives to anticipate the needs and challenges of the ever-evolving workplace and craft professional-tier award-winning solutions for organizations committed to providing peak professionals the tools they need to thrive. The company prides itself as the professionals’ choice, and on its core values surrounding design, quality, and support.
The inventor and a worldwide leader in laptop security locks, Kensington offers an extensive portfolio of award-winning products that provide trusted security, desktop productivity innovations, professional video conferencing, and ergonomic well-being. Kensington is a division of ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People. Visit www.kensington.com for more information about Kensington and its products and solutions for office and mobile environments.
About ACCO Brands
ACCO Brands is the leader in branded consumer products that enable productivity, confidence, and enjoyment while working, when learning, and while playing. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.
Kensington®, Hidden Pin™, and Register & Retrieve™ are trademarks of ACCO Brands. All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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