A tip of the cap to the blog of Johnson McCann Insurance for this article. Here are three great ideas for managing the risk of owning a mobile data device such as a smart phone or a tablet.
Physical Damage: The biggest threat to the safety of your device is accidental damage that occurs when you drop your phone or tablet, or sit on it, or slam it in a car door or trunk lid. The best idea here is to get a good quality case or silicone wrap to protect it from everyday hard knocks.
Theft or Loss: When your phone goes missing, it can be a lifesaver to have software installed that allows you to remotely lock or wipe your phone, or track it using GPS, or photograph the perps using the onboard camera. Check the AppStore or Google Play for downloads in this category.
Backup: Here again, if your phone is damaged beyond repair, or goes missing, you will want to restore your phone to the state it was in before it when awry. Backing up your phone’s contents to a cloud service makes this a snap.
Implementing these simple solutions will insure that your mobile experience will not be seriously impacted by the hazards of everyday use.
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