Easy ways to keep your laptop data safe

From banking and shopping to researching and applying for jobs, nearly every aspect of our daily lives has become faster and more convenient with the help of computers. Yet every day, the dark side of technology rears its ugly head. Between the virtual theft of personal information and the material theft of laptops and desktop computers, our desire for and dependency on technology can also put us at great risk for loss. "Luckily, there are plenty of ways to protect your identity and personal property from falling into the wrong hands," said CableOrganizer.com Product Specialist Christina Hansen. USB Port Block A USB port block can help bar unauthorized access to your computer's USB ports. Port blocks are very basic they're pretty much just tiny plates that cover USB ports so they can't be tampered with. Just keep in mind that if you're going to use one, you'll also need to have a USB lock on hand to fasten it to your computer. When a USB lock is slipped through the square hole in a port block and snapped into a USB port, the port blocker then automatically covers one of the adjacent USB ports. Kensington MicroSaver® Alarmed Computer Lock For those of you who like to lounge around Starbucks with your laptop but are afraid of what might happen to it when you dash to the restroom, a computer lock/alarm combo could be just the ticket. Easy to use and extremely portable, the MicroSaver alarmed computer lock by Kensington secures your notebook computer to a table, desk, or other hard to move piece of furniture. But it really goes the distance by sounding an alarm that can be heard up to 50 feet away should anyone try to cut the lock cable or remove it from your laptop's security slot.