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Top Tips for Business Travelers

1. Back-up valuable data before travel.
   Data back-up needs to happen as frequently as possible to minimize the risk to your business in the event of theft or loss. The information stored on the computer is often more valuable than the computer itself.
2. Keep laptops inconspicuous. Do not use a typical laptop bag – instead, put your laptop inside another piece of carry-on luggage. It’ll also help cut-down on the number of bags you carry on to the plane. If you’re traveling by car, keep your laptop covered or, better yet, in the trunk.
3. Keep your laptop with you.
   Unless it’s completely unavoidable, always keep your laptop with your carry-on luggage, and never leave it unattended. Put your laptop in the trunk before you arrive at your destination, so thieves in parking lots do not see you’ve left your laptop in your car.
4. Pack laptops for rough handling.
   Put laptops in soft foam, bubble wrap, or a specially designed protective case in addition to your carrying bag. They’ll help protect it from damage when bumping into things.
5. Use luggage locks.
   Although most luggage locks can be dismantled in seconds, that short window of opportunity to steal valuables may discourage a criminal from targeting your bag.
6. Use strong passwords and encryption solutions.
   Prevent unauthorized access to your laptop and sensitive data. Simple passwords can be hacked quickly by criminals. Always use a combination of letters, numbers and special characters. And use full-disk or file encryption software to keep information on the laptop out of prying eyes.
7. Use a privacy filter.
   You can find privacy filters made especially for laptops. They make it hard for the person sitting next to you on a plane or in any public area from seeing what’s on your screen.
8. Get Computrace LoJack for Laptops Premium.
   The Computrace laptop recovery tools are highly effective, especially those built in to the BIOS of computers.  They can recover the hardware, and the Premium edition lets you delete files from the lost or stolen computer.