Computer Components

How to keep your laptop insurance no-claims bonus

If you own a laptop then you are probably already aware of why your need laptop insurance and how to get your laptop insurance at the best rate.

But how do you avoid having to make a claim on your laptop insurance in the first place?

Do you know how you can be to begin with to be without your laptop?

Here’s how to avoid the loss, theft or damage.

Ideal way is to start with a worse case scenario…

If you laptop was stolen or damaged – now what?

Is everything needed by you backed up?

Files can be backed up by 2 main ways
1. External hard drive plugged into your computer
2. Another way to backup files is by using remote backup service in another building

Try doing both. With an external hard drive you can back up your files easily. With a software such as second copy you can run the daily backup automatically.Though com can be set to run each day at your times night time is always best.

You can Google for “remote backup service” of try Mozy.Com required to run each day to backup your files costs under US$5 a month.

Your files and data can be quickly restored if your laptop is dead or gone. Restoring your files from an external drive is quicker because it does not need to travel over the internet.

Always make sure you have a copy of software license keys or codes. To reinstall your software you will need these. Copying your entire program files and my documents folder will make the restore much easier.

You should secure your sensitive data with a software like Roboform.

Now some tips to minimise the risk of laptop theft so you dont need to claim on your laptop insurance so.

Where ever possible travel without your laptop. Leave your laptop where ever you feel it would be safe.

Laptop bags can be a sign to the thief so avoid laptop bags. Carrying a laptop that you own right now is a big sign to thieves. To protect your laptop put it in a rucksack Preferably one with metal or hard plastic spines.

laptops thefts happens mainly on friday as per statistics hence travelling on this should be postponed.

Mentally program your body when you travel to keep your body in contact with your bag at all times. While sitting in a high risk area put one foot through the bag strap to minimise the risk of it being snatched.

Be aware to follow these simple steps to minimise the risk of laptop theft or damage and the difficulty to claim insurance.

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