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Simple Ways to Protect Your Electronic Devices From Theft

 

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Unfortunately, it’s true.  According to MBTA Transit Police, property crimes have shown a 17% increase in the past year alone.  The majority of these thefts?  Those electronic devices you cannot possibly live without.

So, how should you keep your laptop, smartphone and iPod safe from harm no matter where you are?  Here are some ways to protect your items.

Buy a lock.  Laptop cable locks are security cables that can be used in any location and decrease your laptop’s appeal to potential thefts.  You can browse various locks at http://bit.ly/xAc0Lq.   

Invest in LoJack.  LoJack for Laptops is a software program that offers four protection features.   It allows you to track your laptop’s location history, freeze it, delete files and alert the Theft Recovery Team, which uses advanced technology to locate the laptop and who has it.  For more information about LoJack, visit http://bit.ly/b0xtgI. 

Get iCloud.  This iphone app does more than store your music, photos and documents.  It also can track your missing phone’s location.  To learn all about iCloud’s features, check out http://bit.ly/pL6ulJ.

Use password protection.  Setting passwords on your electronic devices limits a theft’s access to the information and is an easy way to keep them safe.

Other safety tips:

Don’t have your phone or iPod out when leaving public transit areas.

Keep track of your surroundings, and be aware of people near you.

Write down the device’s serial number, color, make and model and register it.

Don’t wait!  Make sure your electronic devices are safe and protected from harm today!

If you don’t own a home, you need renters insurance, what is Renters Insurance?

Renters insurance acts as a homeowners insurance policy
for those who rent their place of residence. Whether you live in a
condo, apartment, house, duplex, etc., renters insurance can protect you
and your assets. Having renter’s insurance can help devoid costs of
damages should anything happen to a rental property that you are living
in for as little as $125.00 per year.

Please call Vargas & Vargas Insurance 877-550-0025 with any questions you may have!

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