The Penguin Killer: A USB-C Kill Cable For GNU/Linux (TPE-PKILLCRD)

While we don't advocate the actual killing of penguins or your laptop, The Penguin Killer is a reaction to the dangers of utilizing laptops in public spaces where unforeseen circumstances could threaten your privacy and data. The Penguin Killer is a variation on the USB cord kill concept. It's a USB cord or cable with a novelty penguin carabiner attached that physically connects to your belt loop or pants pocket and in the event your laptop is snatched a magnetic component connected to the other end snaps triggering a near instantaneous shutdown. So long as your laptop is encrypted the thief won't have access to your data.

Check out the demonstration video!

Check out The Penguin Killer Documentation!

No USB-C port? No problem. Pick up an optional adapter below to use with a traditional USB-A port.

Partial List Of Supported Releases:

Trisquel 12
Linux Mint 22, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3
Ubuntu 24.04, 24.10, 25.04, 25.10, 26.04
Lubuntu 24.04, 24.10, 25.04, 25.10, 26.04
Kubuntu 24.04, 24.10, 25.04, 25.10, 26.04
Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 7
Fedora 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
Debian 13
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10 Series 10.0, 10.1
Rocky Linux 10 Series 10.0, 10.1
AlmaLinux 10 Series 10.0, 10.1
ZorinOS 18, 18.1

Most recent distributions are compatible. Feel free to contact support about the details for your favorite distribution.

SAFETY WARNING: Included novelty carabiner NOT to be used for climbing.

Not designed for Microsoft Windows/Mac/Chromebooks/Phones/etc.