Tuesday, 13 November 2007

What to do BEFORE your computer gets stolen!

Help and advice that makes a stolen computer a nuisance... rather than a disaster


Make a note of the following!!

Local police station:

Home insurance provider:

Home insurance policy number:

Computer serial number:

Printer serial number:


... and some useful links to websites that you may find interesting and useful


Police advice on marking goods:
homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/how-you-can-prevent-crime/mark-your-property

Password tips:

netsecurity.about.com/cs/generalsecurity/a/aa112103b.htm
microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/create.mspx

Password generator:
pctools.com/guides/password


Cable locks:
uk.kensington.com
us.kensington.com


Home Security:
The Ultimate Guide To Home Security


Identity theft advice:
identity-theft.org.uk

Data encryption software:
Folder Guardian

Computer tracking:
pcthiefcatcher.co.uk
podsystem.com

Online backup:

pcpro.co.uk/labs/148/online-backup-services/products.html