![]() When reinstalling Windows, try the Lenovo disc images, as longer battery times have been reported, probably due to custom drivers. Lenovo Absolute LoJack For Laptops International - Subscription License - 1 License - 2 Year - Download - PC, Mac 71.99 Add To Cart On Backorder 4 Stock: In Stock 4L40G97242 Lenovo Absolute LoJack International - Subscription License - 1 License - 3 Year - Electronic, Download - PC, Mac 90. A can of compressed air may be useful too, and a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and cotton buds are good for cleaning, but not on the screen. The only tools you need for servicing a ThinkPad are a set of small screwdrivers and a nylon spudger (for taking the screen and keyboard bezels off), and possibly a pair of tweezers. Corporate bulk purchasers don't usually go for it. Not only will it have better brightness, colour, contrast and viewing angles - you will most probably more than make up the investment when selling it. When buying a new ThinkPad, consider taking the IPS screen option if possible, as it doesn't cost much. When buying a used ThinkPad, remember to check that the BIOS is not locked with a supervisor's password and that Computrace is not enabled and activated. As always, both of these solutions should be used with a bit of common sense like placing your notebook bag in the trunk before you reach your destination.įor more reviews of Road Trip Gear, check out everything we have on the Great American Road Trip 2.0 and follow the NBRoadTrip tag on IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad laptop enthusiasts. These two solutions combined to make a traveling with technology a bit less of a hassle and adds some security to your gadgets. The premium edition even includes a $1,000 service guarantee which may provide a payment if Absolute cannot track down your notebook or run a data delete to wipe the data off of it. EST) to answer any questions you may have about their products. Absolute Software representatives are available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. ![]() If your notebook is stolen you can call Absolute and they will coordinate with local law enforcement to track down your notebook, and hopefully any other gadgets that were with it. Absolute Software, not Lenovo, is solely responsible for the Computrace LoJack for Laptops services. This tool installs on your notebook and runs in the background. Turns out there is a special chip on the motherboard that holds this program and no matter which OS you use it installs its own magic.I did some research and found a vague article on modifying the BIOS but by then they had already found me out so I didn't want to break any laws. Second we went with a software solution called LoJack for Laptops from Absolute Software. You can also fasten it to a part of the trunk if you want, though I did not do that for this trip. This is handy for leaving your notebook in the hotel or for use in a coffeeshop. Keeping important data backed up is just good sense. These two tools provide a hardware and software security solution that provided some piece of mind while we are on the road, touring the Black Hills and staying in hotels.įirst off is the slim Kensington ComboSaver lock which hooks into the security slot on almost every notebook and allows you to securely fasten your notebook to a table or other item. SOS Online Backup Home Edition 4.7.4 (9.95 direct for five licenses, 4.5 stars) offers 50 GB across five computers for 9.95/month. On our Great American Road Trip 2.0 we are carrying the new Toshiba Portege R705 and a bunch of other technology which we want to keep safe which is why we have two tools taking car of notebook security a Kensington ComboSaver Portable Lock and LoJack for Laptops. This could be a hotel room, car or coffeeshop – but in any case your notebook will be more vulnerable than it is sitting at your desk at work. Traveling with technology can make a trip much easier when it comes to staying connected, but it also means you need to secure your notebook and other gadgets in a mobile environment.
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