# Mouse Pads Mousetraps The Laptop Finger Trap By Pearl | Published 2008-10-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-finger-traps-stop-unauthorised-use-of-your-laptop References: [techdigest](http://www.techdigest.tv/2007/01/finger_trap_the.html) Who needs passwords when you can have this laptop lock? If your room mate or some jerk in the office likes using your laptop without your permission, then set a trap for those naughty fingers with Tino Dobra's Laptop Finger Trap! The Finger Trap is attached to a [Kensington Lock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchlock-clasp) when the laptop is unattended. A screen saver tells passers-by that the laptop is locked, just in case they can't figure out that putting fingers on the [scrolling pad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trackpad) will spring the trap. It is a concept design that merits production for it is a highly visual way of telling inquisitive people to buzz off. The designer is a student at [Universitat Der Kunste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-extracted-cold-brew), Berlin, Germany where several of them were dreaming up different notebook accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anti-theft Devices:** The Laptop Finger Trap is an example of anti-theft devices for gadgets and electronics. - **Visual Warnings:** The screen saver serves as a visual warning that the laptop is locked, indicating a trend for more visual warnings for security. - **Student-designed Gadgets:** The Laptop Finger Trap is a product designed by a student, suggesting a trend for more innovative and disruptive student-designed gadgets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Security:** The Laptop Finger Trap highlights a growing need for more advanced computer security. - **Consumer Electronics:** Anti-theft devices like The Laptop Finger Trap will continue to disrupt the consumer electronics industry by changing the way users secure their gadgets. - **Product Design:** More student-designed products like The Laptop Finger Trap could disrupt the traditional product design industry by bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Theft-Thwarting Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-lock.md) - [Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-antoine.md) - [Magnetic Portable Laptop Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnito-mouse.md) - [Data-Destroying Laptop Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buskill-usb-cord.md) - [Laptop-Friendly Mouse Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bord-mouse-pad.md) - [Anti-Theft Backpack Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopit.md) - [Pebble-Like Touchpad Mouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapt.md) - [Folded Mouse Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nak-studio-1.md) - [Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-mouse.md)