How to make your mobile phone safe

Below are some easy to follow tips that you should be following through with if you want to make your mobile phone as safe and secure as possible...

Register Your mobile phone - The majority of people are so excited when they get a new mobile phone that they skip registering their mobile phone with the manufacturer, thinking that it is boring and unnecessary. Taking a few minutes to do it has a couple of big benefits though. Firstly, it may be necessary for the manufacturers warranty to become valid and, secondly, if it gets stolen and someone later tries to update or repair it, then it will it will be flagged up as a stolen machine and may be returned to you.

Cable Locks - Cable locks are used in a variety of other circumstances to keep thieves away, so why not use one to keep your mobile phone safe and secure too? Using even a small, lightweight one will be enough to put off most thieves, who are generally looking for the easiest target possible, which your mobile phone will no longer be.

Privacy Shield - These are used to protect the data on your mobile phone rather than the actual mobile phone itself, and should be considered by anyone who regularly uses their mobile phone in public places. They are a simple plastic device that, when attached to your mobile phone, prevent anyone not sitting directly infront of the mobile phone from seeing what is on the screen.

GPS Tracking - Stolen mobile phones can be electronically tracked and recovered. These mobile tracking systems use GPS (global positioning system) to relay the mobile phones location to a central tracking computer.

Software Tracking - Another way to increase the security of your mobile phone is by using a software tracking code placed inside the hard drive. The software, which lies inside undetected, will communicate with a central system through the Internet, for example, you can use iPhone iPhone gps tracking software for your iPhone.

Take Out Insurance - Even the most careful owner is at risk from accidents occurring. Wires can be easily tripped over or coffee can be spilled over a keyboard. An extended warranty or an insurance policy should be considered.