Computer security is a huge topic these days. So often we see the news where someone has lost a flash drive or CD with personal data for 50,000 or more people. What about other security risks such as unattended workstations, left logged in and with everything open? Sure you can set password protected screen-savers and other policies but that only goes so far as there is still an open window before they activate. ComputerProx looks to have an answer for this, the ProxMat. Essentially the ProxMat is a pressure sensitive mat that send the Windows Key + L shortcut when a user leaves the workstation, thus forcing the system to lock. It connects via USB, doesn't require any special drivers, and is available in a wide range of sizes. It can also be used to put computers into standby and save some energy. Now if it only had Wireless USB so that we wouldn't get our feet tangled in the USB cable… Global Marketing Sig Pad 1x5 USB Pressure Sensitive Signature Terminal by Ambir Technology
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