Security for Your iPod, iPhone, Laptop, and other Costly Electronic Gadgets
So, we’ve talked a lot about home security, but some of the most expensive items you own may be the things you tote with you to work or school every day. $3,000 for a laptop, $500 for an iPhone, a few hundred for the iPod or other mp3 player… these things add up, and the ease with which someone can swipe them make them big targets for thieves.
So, how do you protect your electronic goodies?
You might want to check out GadgetTrak.
It’s kind of like a burglar alarm or home security system, but it’s designed to protect your gadgets. You download the system onto your laptop, iPhone, etc. for a fee (costs start at $13 a year), and then if someone steals your gadget, the software alerts the company whenever someone else tries to use it. The company lets the police know where the product is being used, and chances are you might actually get your device back.
If you don’t mind paying the fee for your peace of mind, it sounds like a better option than just getting your name engraved on the back of your iPod.