Laptop computers are often stolen. They are small, easily sold, and valuable. When a laptop is stolen it is a major inconvenience at best, and if company confidential data gets into the wrong hands the results can be truly catastrophic.
Many professionals use a laptop, often transporting it between home and the office. Most travel at least occasionally with a laptop. Laptops are particularly vulnerable when traveling but are also often stolen from Offices and apartments as well.
These simple steps should be taken to help protect laptops from theft.
Use a security cable, and perhaps an alarm for your laptop, available at any computer store. I do not always lock my laptop, for example at home, but often lock in hotel rooms and even in my office when leaving for extended periods.
Carry your laptop in something other than a laptop bag, for example a briefcase orbackpack. Don't make it obvious your bag contains a laptop!
Try not to leave laptops in a car. This isn't always practical, but minimize it as much as practical. Never leave a laptop, laptop case, or briefcase in plain sight in a car.
Watch your laptop carefully in airports and train stations! Certainly do not put it in checked luggage. Do not ignore or leave it alone for even a few seconds. When going through security, place it on the x-ray machine modified through just before the walk.
Many laptops are stolen from the company. If you do not know whether it is safe, your laptop unattended then ask someone. A colleague once had his laptop out of a "stolen safe building" a police line during the lunch break!
Leave your laptop or notebook accessories visible in your hotel. Covered in a drawer of clothes is a good hiding place.
If you come by bus or shuttle, hold on to your> Laptop. Do not put it "behind" with the other luggage.
It only takes a few seconds for a thief, grab a laptop. These simple steps help you protect your laptop, your data and your company from potential disaster!
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