Traveler?s Laptops Targeted by Thieves
"Business traveler's laptops are often targeted by thieves," says Ted Demopoulos, president of Demopoulos Associates. When a laptop is stolen it is at a major inconvenience and if company confidential data gets into the wrong hands the results can be truly catastrophic.Most professionals travel at least occasionally and should take these simple steps to protect their laptop from physical theft.? Use a locking cable and perhaps an alarm for your laptop, available at any computer store.? Carry your laptop in something other than a laptop bag, for example a briefcase or backpack.? 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.? Many laptops are stolen from businesses.
If you don't know if it's safe to leave your laptop unattended then ask someone.? Don't leave your laptop or any laptop accessories visible in your hotel. ? If you take a bus or shuttle, hold on to your laptop. Don't put it "in back" with the other luggage.It only takes a few seconds for a thief to grab a laptop. These simple steps will help protect your laptop, your data, and your business trip from disaster!Demopoulos Associates is a consulting firm specializing in Information Security, IT Entrepreneurial Issues, and Business Blogging.Demopoulos Associates20 Tall Pines RoadDurham, NH, USA 03824603-231-8782www.demop.comContact: Ted Demopoulos, 603-231-8782.
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Would You Like An Extended Warranty With That?
Laptop > Would You Like An Extended Warranty With That?
Would You Like An Extended Warranty With That?
Should you buy an extended warranty with your laptop?You may not want to think about it now, but sooner or later,something is going to break down on your laptop. When ithappens, the big question will be who gets stuck with thebill, you or the manufacturer.The standard (standard in this case meaning free) warrantyon a new laptop typically runs anywhere from 90 days to ayear. That probably doesn't seem like much when you considerhow long you expect to own your laptop. What happens whenyour laptop poops out on the 91st day?First of all, even if your laptop only includes a 90-daywarranty (and assuming you've purchased a reputable brand-name system), the chances of your laptop dying on the 91stday are very, very slim.Manufacturers don't offer a 90-day warranty with theexpectation that their product will malfunction shortlythereafter. A shorter warranty is likely, at least in part,to be a marketing ploy to push you toward an extendedwarranty.All major laptop manufacturers offer a long menu...
Would You Like An Extended Warranty With That?
Laptop > Would You Like An Extended Warranty With That?