Protect Your Laptop from Theft – LoJack for Laptops

Laptop computers are a great invention.  Their portability makes them especially popular to traveling business people and students.  As well, people in general like to be able to use their personal computer without being tied down to a particular location in their house or office.

However, portability is a two-edged sword.  A portable computer is convenient for its user, but it is also much more subject to being stolen.

If your laptop got stolen, how would you recover it?  One very good option is a piece of software called LoJack for Laptops (http://www.absolute.com/en/lojackforlaptops/home.aspx).  Once it is installed, this software can help to locate and recover a stolen laptop, whether it is a PC or a Mac.  It is relatively inexpensive (a one-year cost of $39.99 to $59.99 depending on the options chosen).

Is LoJack for Laptops for you?  Ask yourself some questions like “Am I in a high-crime or student environment?” or “Do I go on business trips and sometimes lose things?”   If your answer is “Yes”, you should at least look at their web site and may want to buy it as insurance for your peace of mind.

About David Rier

IT Director at Walker Magnetics Group ( www.walkermagnet.com ). Webmaster of the Dartmouth Club of Central Massachusetts. Former Treasurer of Holliston Jaycees.
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