Laptop Computer Security

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Tip of the Week: Laptop Thieves Hate Mud

For this week’s Tip of the Week I’ll delve back into some more “personal security” practices or, that is, specific ways to keep your mobile devices safe on the go. As I’ve mentioned before, it’s crucial to “break the Twenty Second Window.” It’s worth repeatedly emphasizing the Twenty Second Window.
This term refers to the twenty [...]

Rip of the Week: Laptop Theft Caught on Camera

Here’s a perfect illustration of the Twenty Second Window in practice.
Twenty seconds is the general period of time a thief needs to swipe your laptop while you’re away.
Case in point: this laptop theft captured right on camera.
I’ll say it again: break the Twenty Second Window! Find out more at MyLaptopGPS.com.

Tip of the Week: Break the Twenty Second Window

Lots of our tips point back to a common thread in the world of laptop theft. First and foremost, laptop theft is a crime of opportunity. And it’s  a short opportunity. A laptop thief “casing” the local Starbucks looking for a “hit” sees about 15-20 laptops at any given time. If he is to strike [...]