2006-11-10 05:11:07 · 11 answers · asked by Martin B 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
A laptop is stolen every 53 seconds and according to the FBI, 97% are never recovered. Laptops are taken from coffee shops, hotel rooms and automobiles every day. Losing your laptop is costly, even devastating when you consider the priceless photos, files and personal information you have stored on your laptop.
There are laptop "lojack" style solutions available on: http://www.absolute.com/
This might not "curb" laptop theft, but at least the victim has some chance of recovering the laptop.
2006-11-10 05:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by Farnsworth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Backup your work to a virtual server so you will be able to get your work back when it's lost.
Other than that don't leave your laptop visible in your car
Don't have an obvious looking laptop bag
Don't pop over to speak to someone while something is downloading in a public place
Keep it secure with passwords and don't use password memory software.
Make sure your insurance company knows the value of your laptop and keep all receipts so you can prove its existence if it is stolen.
2006-11-10 13:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short of chaining it to your desk/wrist, it's almost impossible to completely prevent--good physical securities are the best preventative. That's why safeguards such as these are important:
1) password protect the laptop & individual files
2) encrypt information
3) consider lojack type locating services (i.e. XTool® Computer Tracker)
4) keep office doors locked & limit entry
5) don't allow unsecured wireless connections
If you are concerned with laptops other than your own (i.e. your employees'), keep an inventory & make employees bring the laptops in for physical inspection periodically. Don't let strangers wander around the building (lock building doors & require ID to get in).
2006-11-10 13:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard of an anti-theft program, similar to Lo-Jack for cars. Also, another one where you install a program on your laptop that you can activate if your laptop gets stolen. It gets your laptop to start screaming, so it's of no use to a theif.
2006-11-10 13:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the cases of the VA, AIG, and Starbucks the solution would be NOT PUTTING EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER INFO ON COMPUTERS THAT LEAVE PROPERTY!!!
Another solution would be making the loss of computers that have personal info of others on them aiding and abetting in identity theft and punishable by fines and imprisonment. This way people will get it through their heads that loosing personal info of tens of thousands of people could ruin their lives financially and that deserves punishment.
2006-11-10 13:18:00 · answer #5 · answered by Mike R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Security cables (though really only effective when you remain in the area)
Motion sensors and alarms.
But basically, never let it out of your sight.
2006-11-10 13:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont leave it laying around.
2006-11-10 13:18:16 · answer #7 · answered by Mr Big 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave it at home guarded by a rottweiller
2006-11-10 13:13:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy a desktop.
2006-11-10 13:31:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
padlock and chain
2006-11-10 13:21:27 · answer #10 · answered by Edward Skully 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋