subject: Netbook Protection - An 8 Step Guide [print this page] Below are some easy to follow guidelines that you should be following through with if you want to make your netbook as safe and secure as possible...
Have Your Netbook Engraved - Marking your notebook computer reduces the worth of it to potential thieves as it makes it more difficult to re-sell it. Have your name, address and phone number on the outer case in a prominent place. It may even lead to it being returned to you should you lose it.
Register Your Netbook - Register your netbook with the manufacturer. Registering your netbook in this way will increase the odds of you getting it back safely, if the person who took it ever attempts to upgrade or repair the machine.
Cable Locks - While cable locks may not stop determined people with bolt cutters, it will effectively deter the casual pilferer. Many of todays netbooks are equipped with a security slots that allows them to be attached to an alarm or cable lock.
Privacy Shield - Privacy shields are limit the viewing angle of a netbook's display, allowing only the person sitting directly in front of it to read the information displayed clearly, meaning that others can not sneak furtive glances at the screen.
GPS Tracking - This technology has been used in cell phones for a while now, and is becoming increasingly common as a way to protect netbooks too. A small GPS chip inserted inside your netbook will allow the location of it to be pinpointed should it be stolen or misplaced.
Software Tracking - This special piece of software automatically connects to the Internet when a netbook is started up and logs the location of the user. It runs hidden in the background so anyone using it after it has been stolen will be unaware that they are being tracked.
Install A Firewall - There are obvious issues with someone having free access to valuable data such as client addresses, credit card details etc. Firewalls such as ZoneAlarm are a cheap layer of security to act as a buffer between you and data harvesters. They only take a few minutes to install but can save weeks of heartache.
Take Out Insurance - Even the most careful owner is at risk from accidents occurring. Wires can be easily tripped over or coffee can be spilled over a keyboard. An extended warranty or an insurance policy should be considered.
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