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If a thief makes off with your laptop, you could lose not only a pricey piece of hardware but financial data, medical records, even your identity. More disturbing still, with wireless connections, your data can be compromised even if your laptop never leaves your hands. Here are a few solutions to consider:PHYSICAL SECURITY
Invest in a lock. Industry-standard locking cables tether your computer to a desk or other stationary object. Most cost about $20 to $70 and use three- or four-digit combination dials or hard-to-crack cylindrical key locks. More-expensive models may add features such as an audible alarm.
Register your notebook. If you fill out the warranty card, the manufacturer will have a record of ownership. Consider registering with property protection programs, typically offered by university police, insurance agencies, and credit card companies.
Install tracking software. A few companies offer unerasable programs that will secretly send a coded signal with location information to a central computer when the laptop connects to the Internet. Service starts at about $50 per year. Note that it works only if the missing PC is used online. ConsumerReports.org - Laptops, security and data protection 7/06 Linked by LT Hacker
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