{"id":202,"date":"2017-12-25T00:36:18","date_gmt":"2017-12-25T00:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/otakusystems.com\/otakublog\/?p=202"},"modified":"2017-12-25T00:36:18","modified_gmt":"2017-12-25T00:36:18","slug":"as-we-travel-for-the-holidays-ways-to-keep-data-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/otakusystems.com\/otakublog\/?p=202","title":{"rendered":"As we travel for the holidays ..ways to keep data safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings all<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">It\u2019s that time of year for travel to meet loved ones, or maybe just because you feel like traveling to a different location. Most of you will travel with one or more of your electronic devices. If you do there is a risk of things being lost or stolen. To make it less of a worrisome issue there are some things you can do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">First ask yourself if you really need to take it with you? You are going on vacation, so don&#8217;t you want to get away from the distractions? If you still want to take them with you then here are some tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Back up the data<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If they are stolen or broken you still have the data for them in a safe place. Also make sure you have things like serial numbers for the devices and support numbers as well. They will help calm you knowing you have them handy should there be issues. Make sure the backup is correct, its no good to have what you think is a backup and when trying to restore the device find the backup is no good. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Change the password<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If you have not changed them in a few years its time to do so. I am not one to say change them every month but you should do a password change at least once a year, and use a long complex type. There are many sites that will give ideas on how to come up with random ones that you can remember. And not the type that you just a one number for each month because your forced to change them every month at some places.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Change the password before you leave, then change it again when you return home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Remove personal data<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Of all the devices, your phone could be the most personal. It keeps track of more information than most any device we have ever came up with in our history. If you feel you need to take it then is there information you can remove from it. Also, if you need to take other electronic devices, then check those as well, and remove as much personal information from them as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Take less personal devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Again, ask yourself, \u201cdo you need to take this device?\u201d You are going on vacation, so think about taking a book or some other object to occupy your time. You are on vacation so it means getting away from things. If you still feel the need then again remove files or data you really do not need.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Things to note when traveling<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Watch your device, keep a close eye on it wherever you are. Keep it out of sight unless needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Do not auto connect to any, repeat ANY WiFi location. If you have your own cell service use that, not the locations WiFi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Don&#8217;t install any apps no matter how cute they are unless you are doing it from your home or a location you know for sure is secure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If you have a cell hot-spot then use that for your other electronic connected devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Do not charge your device from a public charging location. Use your own charging accessories for all your devices, just remember to take them of course.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Books do not require batteries and few people have interest in stealing them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Have a happy and safe holiday to all and may all your data be safe..<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings all &nbsp; It\u2019s that time of year for travel to meet loved ones, or maybe just because you feel like traveling to a different location. Most of you will travel with one or more of your electronic devices. If you do there is a risk of things being lost or stolen. 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