What’s the purpose of these folding handles mostly seen in library desks in Germany?

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1. I even searched by image but can not find an exact explanation.
   Some say it’s for dusts. Some say it’s for cables.

   The most logical reason I heard is it’s for locking your stuff while you’re gone. But still.. How is there no official info about this 😬

2. Kensington locks. You can secure your computer there. 

3. I don’t know but I would guess they might be loops to lock a padlock too if you needed to use the toilet for example and wanted to leave your things

4. I would assume it’s so you can lock your laptop to it with a Kensington lock or similar

5. I assume you’re looking at university’s library or the like. You use a Kensington lock to connect your computer to that ring so you can leave the desk without it getting stolen.

6. Its for a cable Kensington lock

7. I know that desk in which library. During Prüfungszeit (now), it’s a miracle to find a free one

   been there 4 years 😬 so glad I’m done but had nice memories there. keep up with the hard work!

8. Adelholzener: exquisite Taste 👍🏻

9. Hello, fellow TU Munich classmate!

   Btw, yep other commenters are right, anti theft lock!

10. to lock your computer without getting it stolen

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