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- chriszma666, on 10/12/2007, -3/+16This might be the lamest and most pointless thing ever posted on digg.
- Otto, on 10/12/2007, -3/+15Not one of those tips is Apple specific. Why not just say "7 tips to keep your laptop safe" instead? Apple bias?
- alandd, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8Do not use your notebook (or iPod or PDA or anything desirable) near the exit door of any public transportation vehicle. Come to a stop, just before the door closes, thief grabs the device and jumps out the door. A bus driver may stop for you but on a train or subway, forget it.
- flamingmb, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8and how does this apply to only apple laptops? this goes for any laptop.
- ttntyler, on 10/12/2007, -4/+9Why the hell is this on the frontpage?
- youareretarded, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5Since I have a windows based laptop, does anyone know a site similar to this one that tells you how to keep it safe?
- intent, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5Nope. Apple gets it on the frontpage more easily. That was my initial reaction to the title.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4I think you can call an article BLAH BLAH BLAH APPLE BLAH BLAH and it will get on the Digg front page
- lipa, on 10/12/2007, -3/+6wow who didn't know how to keep a laptop from getting stolen, youed have to be fairly stupid
- bergur1, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3if you are being sarcastic hats off
*laughs - bergur1, on 10/12/2007, -2/+4this person is just guaranteeing that this will make it to the front page,
its like saying how to turn off your apple monitor off safely - t3hX, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Care to test?
- ohmar, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3Get "Undercover" from Orbicule Software. It is a nifty little phone home security utility that provides excelent piece of mind, and now has iSight support to take pictures of the new owner.
http://orbicule.com/undercover/ - FluffyArmada, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1@rspeed
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I beg to differ. :0 If you backup the encrypted disk image; that and your password are all you should need to unencrypted it. :)
- on second thought, perhaps that's not the point you're trying to make, but I think my point is worth being noted too. :) - radu79, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2Wow, who would have thought of that?
Now I can finally protect my laptop from being stollen, due to that advice. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Agreed ! Backup Backup Backup Backup and then Backup some more. You can never have to many backups of your system.
- wush, on 10/12/2007, -6/+68. Mount an iSentryGun
- CharlesDingus, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Anyone with physical access to the inside of the powerbook can reset the open firmware password. Once they reset the OF password, they can boot from a CD and change your logon/screensaver passwords from the install disk. FileVault would help prevent them from accessing your personal data, but whatever. The theif will just reinstall and sell the hardware for 100% profit.
Like filz said, once your laptop is stolen, you're SOL. I don't even think an insurance policy would be worth it. I'm going to Costa Rica this summer and I'm not even considering taking my powerbook unless it's locked down to the desk in my hotel room 24/7. - ilikebike, on 10/12/2007, -1/+11: Paint it like a NEC Notebook
2: Put a "Designed for Windows ME" sticker on it.
:shudder: - rspeed, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Very good tip which I always follow. If I'm on a bus I go all the way to the back, when I'm on a subway train I sit on the window side and as far from doors as possible.
- quokkapox, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1First, format the windows partition and install linux. Then don't let it out of your sight. Keep all your data in an encrypted filesystem, so that if it is stolen, at least the data is not recoverable.
- Dan100, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1"4. Change passwords often
It is hard to remember them all, but it only takes a minute, and it’s effective. Follow these directions for tips on choosing a secure password."
Wrong, as anyone who's been reading Digg this week knows. Using a strong password and NOT changing it (so you're never tempted to write it down somewhere) is much more secure.
Also, the best tip is in the comments - back-up your data. Then if your laptop goes walkies, at least your data won't. - killa62, on 10/12/2007, -4/+4Step 11: put stickers/ crap on it that are hard to remove
theives are looking for a quick buck, they dont want to remove a ***** of stickers (preferabably paper, because they're harder to remove) from a laptop just to sell it,
or engrave your name on it - rspeed, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0On the topic of #3, I can't stress enough that if you're using FileVault, BACK UP YOUR ***** CONSTANTLY.
I stress people to do backups anyway, but with filevault if the drive starts to die, you're totally ***** because the data is encrypted and nearly impossible to recover. - phore, on 10/12/2007, -4/+4step 10: Don't use your laptop in public places. :) My friend got his laptop stolen out of his car after using it then putting it under the drivers seat and going into a building. Someone saw him use it earlier and busted his window and searched his car for it. Using your laptop in a public place is the easiest way to have it stolen. People have had their laptops stolen WHILE they were using it.
- fliz, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1A password won't really help you not get your laptop stolen... Do you think the theif is gonna bring it back when he can't figure out how to reinstall an OS?
- mcwizard, on 10/12/2007, -1/+0Or get a shocking electric module (similar to an electric fence or stun gun) from information unlimited, 20KV+ preferred and make a small wire perimeter around your laptop and teach them a lesson the won't soon forget.
- apflwr, on 10/12/2007, -1/+0Don't take it out in public? That kind of defeats the purpose of having a notebook computer, doesn't it?
Look, if you take reasonable precautions-- carry your computer with you in a bag that doesn't scream "expensive laptop", don't leave it in your car on on a table in a cafe or library, basically be aware and don't look like an easy target-- you'll probably be fine. Keeping it on your person is the absolute best defense, as most criminals are basically cowards-- and there's a huge gap between those who will grab an unattended notebook in a library or break a car window and run, and those who will go so far as to physically threaten you to get it.
If you're REALLY worried about it, why buy an expensive laptop in the first place? If all you do with it in public is email, take notes and surf the web, why not have a great desktop and a cheapo laptop that can be replaced if it's stolen (or dropped, which is actually far more likely to be the demise of most of our notebooks)? - shiftt, on 10/12/2007, -3/+2that's not really helpful, because you don't always have a choice.
ontopic, except for number three the rest of the rules apply to EVERY notebook, not just Apples - gaius_baltar, on 10/12/2007, -3/+1It's all about OF Password. That way, there's no reinstalling the OS. Add onto that logon password, screen saver password... unbeatable.
- teckjunkie, on 10/12/2007, -4/+2Step 9: Set it to boot from network first, and nothing else. Then add BIOS password... you will need to hold down the option button then enter the password just to boot it.
- apache2, on 10/12/2007, -5/+2even though this comment is a piece of *****, your bias made me laugh
- kiwimonk, on 10/12/2007, -10/+7Put a windows sticker over tha apple logo
- Ythan, on 10/12/2007, -26/+10Step 0: get a Mac notebook so nobody else will want it.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -21/+21. Don't use your laptop in public places.
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