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Los Angeles Computerhelp Newsletter
Computer Networking News |
Stolen Laptops and Identity TheftIT'S VACATION TIME!!! The kids want to go to Disneyland, and you want to go camping ... but you have work to do. This probably means that you are going to go off, much too loaded with luggage — including your laptop so that you can get some of that work done. The news (that I read) abounds with stories of data lost because someone traveled with their laptop and it was stolen from them. This happens to executives, blue and white collar workers, government civil employees, etc., and of course causes havoc to more than just the initial victim because of the data that is on that equipment — such as clients' credit cards, Social Security numbers, email addresses, etc. All of it data that can be used for identity theft, a crime that unfortunately is rampant in the world today. Many have reported on this problem such as:
Software does exist that purports to prevent data loss from stolen laptops, but at that point the laptop is already stolen, and most likely some cracker has already figured out a way to break into that software, so this is similar to locking the barn door after the horse has escaped. But stolen laptops can be avoided!!! (And VERY cheaply too!) With a simple little utility program on a write-protected USB memory stick or a mini-CD and a quick configuration in your office (or even home network), you can travel anywhere in the world laptopless and have still instant full access to your computer, and all the programs and data on it from just about ANY Windows computer that has an existing Internet connection! There is nothing to install on the remote computer that you use. You simply run the utility (program), enter your password and presto! Your computer is in a window and you have full control of it. At this point I should inform you that you are NOT getting into your computer by going through a 3rd party's computers (as one does with GoToMyPC, LogMeIn or similar.) You are going DIRECTLY into your computer. And there are ZERO monthly fees for this. Another advantage is that since you are not dragging a laptop around, your luggage is lighter, easier to manage and less likely to get stolen — all in one quick step. So whether you don't want to lose your laptop or you simply want to toss off some traveling weight, give us a call at 818-352-8700 and we can get you set up for a lighter, safer vacation (or business travel) quickly! Cheers! Call (818) 352-8700 or email now to enhance your efficiency and productivity. Home : Computer Networking News  |