Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Tracking Software (Tip #6)
December 5, 2006 by Steve
Filed under Laptop Security, Laptop Software
While this tip is more about the recovery of a stolen laptop, I still thought it was appropriate to include it in this series of tips on preventing laptop theft. Tracking software is a great alternative for those who want to take an extra step in the potential recovery of a stolen laptop. Tracking software such [...]
Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Laptop Safes (Tip #5)
November 30, 2006 by Steve
Filed under Laptop Security
Laptop safes are a great way of protecting your laptop from being stolen. There are several types of laptop safes to choose from depending on your needs. If you’re looking for a simple safe to keep in your home or office, you might consider one of the fireproof laptop safes shown here. If you travel a [...]
Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Cable Locks (Tip #4)
November 20, 2006 by Steve
Filed under Laptop Security
A cable lock is one of the cheapest deterrents against laptop theft. Cable locks attach to the laptop chassis by using the Universal Security Slot (USS) which is available on most laptops. If your laptop doesn’t have a USS then look for a cable lock that comes with an adhesive pad to attach to the [...]
Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Engrave / Tag Your Laptop (Tip #3)
November 14, 2006 by Steve
Filed under Laptop Security
Engraving and marking your laptop case with your name, address and phone number will increase the chance your laptop will be returned if you mistakenly leave it behind and it’s picked up by an honest person. An even better alternative to engraving is metal tamper resistant asset tags. Some tags such as these simply show the [...]
Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Registering Your Laptop (Tip #2)
November 6, 2006 by Steve
Filed under Laptop Security
Registering your laptop with the manufacturer is recommended for several reasons. First, if a thief tries to send in a stolen laptop for repair, the manufacturer can flag it as stolen when the names don’t match up. Second, if your laptop is registered you can be notified of updates along with any type of recalls [...]
Tips for Preventing Laptop Theft – Common Sense (Tip #1)
November 3, 2006 by Steve
Filed under Laptop Security
I thought for a little change I would break away from just covering laptop bags and write a few tips on laptop security and preventing laptop theft. First up is a really simple tip but one that I feel should still be covered. As I add these seven tips any suggestions or additions are always [...]
