How to keep your laptop insurance no-claims bonus
by CompTech on Oct.15, 2009, under New Technology
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?
Best ways to carry your laptop following the tips?
Top tips here will help you avoid the paid of theft, loss, or damage of your laptop.
Worse case scenario is always the best way to start with…
If you laptop was stolen or damaged - now what?
Back up everything you need?
Your files can be backed up by 2 main ways
1. Is your computer plugged with an external hard drive
2. It will be helpful to use remote backup service in another building
Doing both is a good option. An external hard drive is a good lw-cost option at about £50 (US). Second copy is the software with which you can run the daily backup automatically.Though night time is better com can be set to run each day at your own times.
A good option is Mozy for a remote backup service.To backup your file each day requires com which costs under US.
You backup store of your files can then be transfered onto your new laptop. Restore from local drive if you can because it is quicker.
Having a copy of software license keys or codes is must. You will not be able to reinstall your software without these. Restoration is made easier by copying the entire program file folder and my documents folder.
Get your sensitive data behinf secure doors witha lock software for your laptop.
Now some tips to minimise the risk of laptop theft so you dont need to claim on your laptop insurance so.
Travel with your laptop only if necessary. Do you want your laptop to be safe then leave it in a secure place.
If you must travel with it, do not use a laptop bag. Laptop you own and if carried right now with you is a big sign to thieves. Instead put your laptop in a firm rucksack - preferably one with metal or hard plastic spines to protect it from knocks.
Travelling on friday with laptop? Avoid it as laptop thefts are more on this day, says statistics.
Make sure your ruck sack is close to your body while you travel. If you want to minimise the risk of it being snatched then put one foot through the bag strap.
Given simple steps enables you to protect yourself from the risk of laptop thefts or damages and claim insurance.
