Ever thought of buying insurance for your laptop? You might not think it's worth it, but just think of the value that might be carrying around the next time you leave the office.
a report from silicon.com revealed a sharp increase in laptop thefts in the UK. Data from 28 UK police forces, who responded to Freedom of Information Act request silicon.com, showed an annual average year on year increase in the number of stolen laptops than six percent. It seems that the trend continues. High profile cases like the one including the Nationwide Building Society show how serious the problem may be when data is lost and the personal information was compromised.
in Devon and Cornwall have some 6500 laptops were stolen in 2006, an increase of almost 15% from 5735 to 2005 and this figure includes only the laptop stolen while being used or carried out outside the office or home.
While PC prices are driven down, making them accessible to almost everyone, if you are carrying around one of the more expensive model is filled with all the latest features, security can be a lifesaver.
But before you make a decision about laptop security, here are some things you can do to make your laptop protected :-
- Buy a lock for your laptop. Most laptops have a Universal Security Slot that will allow you to lock your computer to an object. Most cables cost less than £ 25 and can be found in most electronics stores.
- Lock your laptop in a cabinet or from the page when you are finished using it for a day. If you are leaving it in the car to sit in the trunk.
- When traveling, keep your laptop with you at all times. Be diligent in places such as airports, where people can distract you.
- Backup all your important files, in case your laptop does not become a stolen or broken
.- Disable the guest account in Windows
.- Do not save passwords and do not save the web pages you've visited. This makes it easier for thieves to log into your account and steal your identity.
- Check out Immobilis web site - and register your laptop. That might make it easier for police contact that you need a laptop fall into the wrong hands.
Given Laptop Insurance
Laptop security is becoming one of the fastest growing insurance specialists with low-cost monthly premiums it has never been easy to protect your computer. Many providers offer a worldwide cover, accidental damage protection and 48 hour replacement service.
Protect yourself with the physical laptop security and financial security with a good laptop. Hopefully, you will not have to depend on it. But if the worst comes, you'll be glad you did.
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