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Protect your precious iBook or PowerBook keyboards

iSkin Keyboard ProtectionHow often have you looked at your keyboards and admire the cleanliness and oil-free keys? Many of us would definitely want to protect the shine of our keyboard to retain that “new” feeling.

Now, protect your iBook or PowerBook against spills, dirt, food crumbs and other unwanted elements (such as staples, cigarette ash or dead skin) that may get on and in between the keys. This protective layer will also prevents your keys from general wear and tear caused by everyday use such as scratches and chips.

When you cover the keys of your keyboard, it does not hinder your typing. In fact, it feels kind of nice to to type since the layer is soft and flexible. Moreover, the layer creates a non-slip feeling. You should remove and wash this protective layer in order to remove dirt and oils that may be transferred from the layer to the iBook or PowerBook screen.

This accessory called the ProTouch PB Keyboard Protector by iSkin comes in 2 colours; Arctic (frosted clear) and Sonic ( electric blue). My preference is the Artic as it maintains the same colour tone with the rest of my iBook. You can purchase the Protouch PB Protector from iSkin Store or Amazon Store.

Secure your iBook and PowerBook with an Alarmed Computer Lock

As an owner of a laptop, I know the worries of laptop theft if our assets are not protected. I have the luxury of a locked office and not too particularly bothered when I’m in the office. However, whenever I travel, that’s when the worries really set in. It’s not the laptop that matters but the information contained within. Traditional laptop locks are gullible to being cut in order to steal our precious iBook or PowerBook.

Kensington Alarmed Lock for iBook and PowerbookHere comes Kensington’s MicroSaver® Alarmed Lock to further enhance the security of our laptops. The lock comes with a 6feet aircraft-grade steel cable and an alarm that will immediately emit audible alarm sound (can be heard up to 50feet away) when cut. The drawback compared to a traditional lock is that the alarm itself is slightly bulky and requires a little more space in our travel packs. By the way, this lock can also be used to secure the Mac Mini, newer iMac, PowerMac and even flat panel monitors.

The Kensington MicroSaver® Alarmed Lock is available for $84.99 (MSRP) but the street price is circa $54.99.
You can get yours from Kensington or Amazon.com.