These days, with theft running rampant, it is vital that any person who uses a laptop computer to maintain a sense of laptop security. Laptop security particularly is important if a person spends any amount of time on the Internet and the World Wide Web.
One basic step to ensuring solid laptop security is adopting the practice of regularly changing passwords. It is amazing how some computer hackers and others are able to get their greedy hands on a password if a given password is kept in use for any significant period of time.
Some experts recommend changing computer passwords every couple of weeks. Of course, very few people undertake password changes with such frequency. In point of fact, many people never change their passwords ever.
Of course, do not share your password with anyone. And, avoid recording your password down on a piece of paper.
Many people duplicate their passwords, which can also cause problems in regard to maintaining laptop security. Every time a person is obliged to create a password, he or she should create a password unique for that given setting or situation.
By creating separate passwords, a person works to eliminate the possibility that a hacker on some site you visit and need a password to access will be able to access more important portals in your electronic life.
When travelling about with your laptop it is important to remember to keep your unit in hand. Many people will set their laptop down and leave it unattended for a bit. It is common for a thief to swoop in a swipe a laptop quickly in such circumstances.