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Laptop insurance and cable locks to protect your computer from thieves
The fun thing about laptop computers is that it is very lightweight and easy to carry around. You can be on a beach and bathing in the fantastic sun and be on top of things that are happening on your work or business. The bad side about it is that since it’s very portable, it’s obviously very easy to steal.
How can one protect his/her laptop from thieves aside from the common sense techniques of not leaving your laptop unsecured? One simple yet popular one is the use of cable locks. Most of our clients use the retractable one that easily locks your laptop in a thin yet strong cable while it is attached to a secure post. Some come with a key some with a combination, the choice is yours on what to use.
But no matter how good the protection is, we can never really tell when a thief may attack. Imagine just buying your laptop and needing to get a new one because it was stolen? The financial burden can be avoided by simply getting laptop insurance. Price start at only £2.99 a month and you already have total laptop insurance . Using cable lock is OK, but no one can deny getting comprehensive laptop insurance is better.
Preventing Laptop Theft
Keeping a close eye on your laptop can prevent it from being stolen. Some of the ways that you can prevent theft are:
” Keep your laptop within arm’s reach at all times
” Put your foot through the carrying strap when you are sat down eg on the train or in a restaurant
” Never trust a stranger to watch over your computer
” Purchase a laptop lock
” Use a laptop case but then hide the laptop case inside a rucksack or other container
” Use a fingerprint reader or facial recognition software to make it difficult for thieves to use your computer
However, there are times when even with the best precautionary measures, your laptop can be taken by thieves. Having laptop insurance can ease the stress of a stolen laptop.
When you insure your laptop, you can get a replacement in no time at all once you process your claim. All you have to do is pay a small excess fee if your laptop is taken from you and your monthly payment of £2.99 per month is a small price to pay for peace of mind.
