The Hardware cable lock provides flexible, two-surface security for laptops and mobile devices. - Compatibility: Fits Mac Book and all tablets and smartphones (iPad, Microsoft Surface, Kindle, Samsung, Android tablets and phones). With a standard Kensington lock, it also fits laptops that have Kensington slots (HP, Dell, ThinkPad, Surface Book, and others). - How it works: For devices without a Kensington slot, attach the anchor plate to a hard surface using the strong adhesive backing, insert the locking head into the plate with the keys, and loop the cable around a fixed object. For devices with a Kensington slot, insert the lock head into the slot and loop the cable around a fixed object. - Security features: The lock head is made of stainless steel with 360-degree rotation for flexible locking. The cable is cut-resistant twisted steel with a PVC coat, and the length is 6.5 ft to cover daily needs. - Practical use scenarios: In cafes or libraries to secure a tablet or laptop; in classrooms or shared offices for rotating devices; while traveling in airports or coworking spaces to deter theft. - Key attributes: Anchor plate with strong adhesive backing; standard Kensington compatibility; 6.5 ft cable; durable stainless steel lock head; cut-resistant steel cable with PVC coating.