When you travel a lot with a laptop, you sometimes think that it would not hurt your computer “assistant” to somehow protect against theft. Maybe the laptop itself is not so sorry as it is a pity to lose all the data that is in it.
How to protect your laptop from theft?
It should be noted that the laptop, due to its small size and considerable cost, is simply an excellent object for a potential thief. When traveling, you must always be vigilant and keep an eye on your belongings all the time. Protecting the laptop is one of the main tasks in this.
Perhaps the best protection against theft is considered a reliable masking laptop. It is best that the computer is always always in a convenient backpack for carrying. If the thief sees the laptop less in sight, then, accordingly, he will have less thoughts of theft.
Also, very often a laptop serves us as a center of entertainment in public places (in a park, cafe). It is very important to protect the laptop in such conditions. There are just moments when you need to leave for a few minutes. Well, do not take the laptop with you. Often they just ask other people to keep an eye on things. At this moment, a theft may occur.
In such cases, you can use a special cable lock. The operation algorithm of such a lock is quite simple - the lock itself is inserted into a special connector in the side of the laptop, and the cable is wound for any fixed object.
There is another option: you can use the USB-alarm. The device is connected via a USB connector. While the thief pulls out the cord, the siren immediately activates. Thus, the owner of the laptop will be immediately notified of an attempted theft.
How else can you protect your laptop from theft?
There are also special programs that provide the ability to track a laptop after a theft. How do these programs work? Everything is very simple - as soon as the stolen laptop is connected to the Network, it will immediately indicate its geographical location. However, such programs have one big minus - the programs are paid.
Some of these utilities offer the user the option to delete all data in the event of a laptop theft. At the same time, it will not be possible to protect the laptop , however, all data on the computer will be erased, and the attacker will not be able to get them. There are also such programs that photograph a person through a web-camera and send the photo to a specific E-mail.
Protecting your laptop from theft can also be incorporated into ordinary
laptop stickers. In our country, unfortunately, such protection has not yet been introduced, but abroad there are specialized services that search for stolen equipment.
After purchasing a laptop, it is advisable to immediately rewrite its serial number. After the theft of the laptop, you can report to the police by indicating this number. Thus, when the device is found, it will be returned to its rightful owner. You can also notify the laptop manufacturer of the theft. He simply blocks this device, respectively, the new owner will not be able to receive technical support and will remain without service.
Remember! No program, no device will give a 100% guarantee against laptop theft. It is better to simply follow simple recommendations: do not shine your laptop strongly in public places, be careful, do not leave the laptop unattended, carry it in a special bag or backpack.