MacBook/LapTop Security And More Tips!

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LapTop, The Commissioned Sales Person, Part 1

How to deal with Sales People when buying a LapTop!

-Do you have a LapTop Bag? (this answer is up to you.  although you can use almost any bag for LapTop's, not garbage or plastic bags)

Do you have Mice? No I prefer Cats.  (this answer is up to you, if you need a mouse go for it)

Do you have AntiVirus? Sure Do
Shhh, don't tell em' you have these: Avast or AntiVir or MalwareBytes and Adaware, Super AntiSpyware and Spybot

Do you need Microsoft Office?  No Thanks, I'm use to OpenOffice

Would you like to have a Service Plan?  If I want coverage, I'll use a blanket.  (I've been scammed by these before)

After you buy the *Windows* LapTop you might need this: PcDecrapifier.com

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LapTop, Thieves Hands Off, Part 2

So you saved up for that pretty Laptop, but keep saving, cause you may need some accessories to deter thieves:

-Keep your LapTop's Serial Number and Model Number and any other details on Paper or on a File, away from the LapTop.

-Keep receipts that were given upon purchase of the LapTop and stuff that came with it.

-Use a LapTop Lock, they go from cheap to not so cheap.

-If you own the LapTop try engraving or stickering your name and contact info on it
-Also Use a sticker that either says, Linux Rocks! and/or Advanced AntiTheft Guard

-Create a Bios Password
-Also some Window OS's have Admin in SafeMode so, make sure a Password is set there too.


-Have files that are very very important?
truecrypt.org

-Save your Files frequently on a Storage Device and/or Secure Online Storage that is seprate from your LapTop Such As:
External HardDrive
Usb Jump Drive
CD/DVD Blank
mozy.com
idrive.com

-Use Software and/or Services To Deter and Track Theft:
absolute.com
safeware.com
softexinc.com
ztrace.com
thelaptoplock.com
adeona.cs.washington.edu
laptopsentry.com
lalarm.com
syfer.nl
maxmind.com
wigle.net
dyndns.com
opendns.com
no-ip.com


Does your MacBook or LapTop have a Built-In Cam?

Mac USER:
foozoodesign.com
gawker.sourceforge.net
slappingturtle.com
panic.com

Pc USER:
yawcam.com


Most important:
-Keep your eyes on that LapTop and/or keep it beside you.

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LapTop, WiFi Hackers Stay Out, Part 3

Aside from Real Thieves, there may be Air Thieves and Bad News lurking near you:
What do I do?, Simple:

World Renouned Security Expert Steve Gibson has been giving people the tools to fight back and kill myths about what security is, he also invented the term Spyware.

Here are some links to help stay safe on WiFi:
practicallynetworked.com
grc.com
iopus.com
mywifizone.com





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