You turn your back for one second, in the library or at the airport, and when you turn back, you panic-your laptop is gone. Fortunately, there are options if it happens to you.
According to the FBI, 97% of all stolen laptops are never recovered. That's why it's important to be sure your laptop is backed up.
However, while this will protect your data, it still means you're left without an important and pricey piece of equipment-and anyone could have access to personal, confidential or proprietary information.
Another option is anti-theft software that can track its location without any external monitoring. nTracker is a program that sits on your computer where thieves can't find it. If your computer is stolen, as soon as it can make a connection, nTracker will invisibly send an e-mail with its exact location. Meanwhile, your data is protected behind a password-and three wrong guesses set off an alarm and activate a screen saver with whatever contact information you want displayed.
Available at CompUSA, OfficeMax and Staples or go to www.synet.biz.
Laptop theft is a major threat to frequent travellers. |
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