best way to lock down mice in a computer lab?

[dolph]

mice have a tendency to walk away from my lab, or (more often) get plugged into other computers. (seems the kids think it's hilarious to have 3 mice on 1 computer.) all other solutions have been tried; all i want to do now is secure the mice to the individual computers so they can't be moved. adhesive only if absolutely necessary, i'd prefer something with a lock so it's easier to swap mice if i need to, or reorganize the lab. suggestions?

oh right, computers are crt imacs.

 

[Quixfire]

Have Willard take care of them.

 

[dighn]

make a loop with steel cable so small that the usb/ps2 connector can't fit through?

 

[PingSpike]

Cover mouse plugs with gel deordorant. When they stick their hand on that, they'll be so grossed out wondering WTF it is that they'll forget they were trying to steal the mouse in the first place.

 

[beatmix01]

kill the mice. no one wants a dead mouse.

 

[PHiuR]

use those zip ties thingys...worked for my school.

 

[gsaldivar]

Tie a knot in the mouse cable, then put the loop of the knot into a self-adhesive clip attached to the keyboard or chassis.

If you want to make it permanent, tear off the self-adhesive pad on the underside of the clip and use epoxy instead. Add a little epoxy to the clip itself so it can't be opened.

:beer:😀

 

[Shivatron]

Originally posted by: dighn
make a loop with steel cable so small that the usb/ps2 connector can't fit through?

You can actually buy metal loops that fit in the standard lock slots for this specific application.

 

[gsaldivar]

Originally posted by: Atticu5

Originally posted by: dighn
make a loop with steel cable so small that the usb/ps2 connector can't fit through?

You can actually buy metal loops that fit in the standard lock slots for this specific application.

The metal loops are like $10-15 apiece, though. 🙁

 

[gsaldivar]

Scroll to the bottom of this page.

 

[dolph]

thanks for the suggestions, i'll see what i can do

 

[Chu]

Originally posted by: dolph
mice have a tendency to walk away from my lab, or (more often) get plugged into other computers. (seems the kids think it's hilarious to have 3 mice on 1 computer.) all other solutions have been tried; all i want to do now is secure the mice to the individual computers so they can't be moved. adhesive only if absolutely necessary, i'd prefer something with a lock so it's easier to swap mice if i need to, or reorganize the lab. suggestions?

oh right, computers are crt imacs.

If there is a place on the case for a lock, ziptie the mousecord to that lock slot. It's not secure at all - but its worked well over here since stealing mice is usually a crime of convience.

-Chu

 

[eldorado99]

buy a bullwhip?