{"id":598,"date":"2011-10-12T07:45:33","date_gmt":"2011-10-12T15:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.nexthop.ca\/2011\/how-do-i-keep-my-computer-safe\/"},"modified":"2011-10-12T07:45:33","modified_gmt":"2011-10-12T15:45:33","slug":"how-do-i-keep-my-computer-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nexthop.ca\/it-news\/how-do-i-keep-my-computer-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I keep my computer safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='posterous_autopost'>\n<p>We all love computers. Don&rsquo;t deny it, you&rsquo;re on one right now. The reason why computers are so popular, of course, is due to the value they offer. This value isn&rsquo;t only found in what a computer offers, but additionally in what a computer costs. Even simplified netbooks costs a few hundred dollars. This makes these valuable machines regular targets for thieves. Make sure to keep your computer safeguarded from these attempts; here are some tips to do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical Security<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All computers are portable, even if they are desktop models. A thief is more than happy to do a quick grab and run, leaving you with nothing but a few cords and a monitor. To further secure your computer, try adding a security cable. These cables are generally locked with a key, and cost only $40. They are both easy to install and straightforward to operate, and add a level of physical safety to your computer that is priceless.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Data Security <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Computer&rsquo;s are worth more than the sum of their physical parts. When a computer is stolen, the thief may have access to your personal information and data. Even if your computer is password protected or your data is encrypted, the data stored within could, theoretically, be accessed. Because of this, it&rsquo;s a good practice to store your bank account, credit and social security information in a different location. Having your identity stolen on top of losing your computer would only add insult to injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keeping Track <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wish there was a way to track down your pc when it goes missing? Yeah, there&rsquo;s an app for that. Downloading tracking software onto your computer will help you to locate it once it&rsquo;s gone, so long as the hard drive remains intact. While a computer may its hard drive wiped clean once stolen, there have been numerous occasions where computer tracking apps have been successful in returning the stolen item to its owner.<\/p>\n<p>While all of these tips are useful in keeping your computer safe, there is no replacement for common sense and reasonable vigilance. Make sure to take good care of your computer; chances are it takes good care of you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all love computers. Don&rsquo;t deny it, you&rsquo;re on one right now. The reason why computers are so popular, of course, is due to the value they offer. This value&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-business-technology"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How do I keep my computer safe? | Next Hop Solutions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How do I keep my computer safe?. 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