What is a laptop safe and why should you use one?
In the 21st century we are more and more reliant on technology and have greater demands and expectations around what we can do and when. A good example of this is the laptop. Once upon a time this was simply a version of a PC that we could take home from the office, to enable us to continue working from home. Increasingly laptops have become smaller, lighter and more advanced, and we now have much greater flexibility in how they are used, where they are used and when they are used.
So now it is not uncommon for all members of a family to have a laptop, and for them to be used for work purposes, but also for regular web browsing, for talking to our friends, for gaming and for watching films. While laptops have always been a portable device, they are now much more aligned with a mobile lifestyle and are designed to be taken wherever we go; on a day trip in the car, when visiting friends and on holiday, as well as all work trips and when working remotely. So the manner in which a laptop is carried has become more and more important, in terms of portability and safety, but also how a laptop is secured. At times where the laptop isn’t being used, or when it is put away overnight, a laptop safe has become an essential item for a modern family or business person.
What is a laptop safe?
A laptop safe is a small and compact type of safe that is designed to carry and secure an average-sized laptop. So this will be a slim, soft-lined safe constructed from reinforced steel. It is accessed using a keypad and a unique digital code which is usually 3-8 digits. Laptop safes will have a cash rating, which means you can select the type you want based on the value of the laptop, to ensure it complies with insurance requirements and so that it maintains your insurance policy as valid. Some laptop safes also come with pre-drilled holes. This means you are able to secure the safe to a permanent location, such as a wall or a floor.
Why do we need a laptop safe?
- Easier to steal - We need a laptop safe, unfortunately, because laptops are easy to steal. As laptop technology has advanced, the device itself has become lighter and smaller, even though it offers far greater functionality. While this makes it much easier to carry around and much more of an ‘everyday’ item, it also makes it easier to steal. An opportunist thief could quickly steal a laptop if you are staying in a holiday complex, for example, or from student accommodation, or from a home or business overnight, if the laptop is not stored securely in a laptop safe.
- More valuable to us – Because the laptop carries much more functionality and is much more adaptable to different areas of our lives, it has become more valuable to us. We can use it for leisure purposes, but also for work purposes and for important family time. On holiday, or a weekend away, the laptop can be an essential item for keeping the family occupied and for bringing some luxury and home comforts to a different environment. And for work purposes, the increase in remote and flexible working means laptop accessibility is essential at all times for a lot of people.
The benefits of a laptop safe
There are many different reasons why we need a laptop safe, and these benefits can be used to improve our security and bring peace of mind:
- Secure – A laptop safe keeps your laptop secure. It can only be accessed by someone who you have authorised to access it. In other words, you control who has the digital code, and this code can be changed if you have concerns about a possible security breach. The laptop safe is strong, robust and can’t be accessed without this code.
- Convenient – A laptop safe is small and lightweight and does not take up much room. It can also be located in a position that is not visible to an opportunist thief. This further improves the security element of using a laptop safe, but also means the laptop safe can remain accessible for people who know its location.
- Practical - The laptop safe is easy to use and you have complete flexibility in where it is located and how you access it. Even if you use the pre-drilled holes to secure the laptop in a specific location, this can be changed if you move home or office, or if you have additional security needs.
So check out the laptop safes available from MB Direct and make sure your laptop is kept safe and secure at all times in which it is not being used. The laptop is now an essential item for homes and businesses alike, so keep it safe and secure with a laptop safe from MB Direct.