Monday, April 30, 2007

How not to pack a laptop

How many people experienced to pack your laptop into checked baggage?
Well, I do not want to do that if it is possible.
I have found couple of things that we can do to protect our laptop.

1. Back up your data before you begin your trip, and make sure it's password protected at a minimum. Consider removing your laptop's hard drive and packing it (carefully) in your carry-on bag.
2. Pack the notebook in a shock-resistant case, such as an OtterBox, or buy a ruggedized notebook.
3. Put a TSA approved lock on your checked bag to reduce the chances that an unscrupulous baggage handler will steal your laptop.
Look into buying insurance for your laptop from the likes of Safeware
Consider using a service that tracks, locates, and recovers stolen laptops, such as LoJack for Laptops ($50 a year).

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