HOW TO SECURE YOUR LAPTOP FROM THEFT

Our laptops often contain
sensitive and important
stuff. The
sudden
unexpectedloss
(theft) of
such
expensive
equipment and
sensitive information
causes monetary and
mental loss.
Here are some steps you
should take if your laptop
got stolen.
1. LOUNGE A POLICE COMPLAIN :
Some people
avoid filing a report to police about lost laptops. You
must file a
complaint
for your
stolen laptop so that police can
enter your hardware’s
information into national
database, so that if someone
tries to sell it off there is a
chance to caught them.
2. LET LOCAL REPAIR AND PAWN SHOPS KNOW ABOUT LAPTOP: You should tell any
repair shop about your missing
laptop. You must tell them serial numbers
and any identifiable
features. So that next time
before purchsing any
used laptop
they confirm it .
3. CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE AGENT: If your laptop gets
stolen you can contact your
insurance agent and inquire
about filing a claim so that a
part of the total loose can be
recovered. If your laptop is
company property, it can be
covered by your company’s
insurance policy.
4. SPREAD THE WORD: You can
spread the information about
your stolen on social
networking sites like twitter
and facebook. Just let all your
friends and people you know
about your stolen device. You
can even give an ad in the local
newspaper, or you may even
offer some rewards for your
laptop’s return.
5. REMAIN VIGILANT: Once you
have done all the above steps
just remain vigilant. Check lost
and founds ads, keep checking
sites like eBay and
Craiglist.