5 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Ultrabook

An ultrabook’s portability is what makes your entire computing experience convenient and adjustable while on the go. Although, your ultrabook is an amazing blend of portability and performance, nevertheless it is prone to numerous threats that can eventually result in making it an easy target for thieves. Viruses, malicious codes, network’s security, data deletion, harm to software as well as hardware components  always exist as virtual threats to harm your device, but have you ever bothered about the physical threats? Losing your productive device can be devastating, especially when it is a storehouse of all your important documents and files.

In this blog, you will read about five ways that will help you to protect your ultrabook from being stolen and also about helpful tips to safeguard the data you’ve store on it.

1. Backup your data

It is really important to keep a backup of all your important files, folders, and documents to ensure that you never miss out anything important. Always ensure that you’ve created the updated backup of your files to ensure that if anything goes wrong, you will be available with the last updated file. You can also use the cloud storage platform to store your recently backed up files and you need not to bother much as the option is more secure and reliable than other storage means.

2. Install tracking software

You might have faced a situation where your ultrabook has been stolen, you’ve lost it, or an individual has picked it up. In order to combat with all those situations, technology has now come up with tracking security software that actually traces down the location of your stolen device and help you in retrieving it easily. The software reveals the IP address locations and Wi-Fi positioning of the device to ensure that the owner gets a hold of the location and reaches there immediately. Flipcode's Hidden, Absolute Software's LoJack, and ActiveTrak's GadgetTrak are some of the examples of efficient ultrabook-tracking software.

3. Get a physical lock

Physical locking of your device isn't exactly the coolest thing you can do, but sometimes it really works to prevent your data from thieves. Most of the ultrabook locks work just as a bicycle chain locks do hence, it prevents gadget theft. The Kensington ClickSafe Keyed Laptop Lock ($45) or the Targus Ultra Max Laptop Cable Lock ($50) are the two most reliable physical locks that can be used with your ultrabooks as well. All you’ll be required to do is to insert the lock into your ultrabook's lock slot and your computer becomes virtually theft-proof.

4. Never store passwords

Irrespective of the obscure punctuation marks that your password has, your computer will automatically remember all of your passwords and may auto fill them on the website you use frequently. It’s important to use a password-management program instead of writing it on a document, pinned papers, or mail drafts, or anything that could be easily stolen. Always remember to take the precautionary measure of changing all of the passwords, in case you suspect any malicious, spying, or unusual activity.

5. Get your device insured

Various kinds of insurance are available nowadays to cover your ultrabook  against theft, loss or accidental drop. You will be required to check the same with your device’s manufacturer as many companies offer additional insurance in lieu of some extra premium. Users can also check with their respective stores from where they have purchased the devices and ask for extended warranties to ensure longevity of their gadget.

These above mentioned tips will help you protect your ultrabook from various threats. Apart from these, you can also keep your antivirus, PC applications, hardware drivers, and software updated to ensure minimal risk of getting viruses on your device. Since ultrabooks are already provided with anti-theft software, affordable remote lock, and remote data wipe features, there is nothing much that you can actually do to protect it.