Issue: # 2008.2

02/10/2008

 

 

 

Dear Subscriber,

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In this issue

     Here we are in February for another installment of Bits & Bytes. In this issue we will talk about Wi-Fi Security, and the new Mac Book Air.

      From the Bits&Bytes section we have a question from a subscriber regarding laptop security.

     Then the business of the month is Jerry Lorenz from Liberty Mutual Insurance.

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Ask Mr. Byte

Question:     I use my laptop for work and home use. I travel sometimes. How can I be sure that if I lost my laptop my information wont fall into the wrong hands

Answer:    Laptops have become thief magnets, attracting everything from common thugs and dishonest housekeeping employees to sophisticated con-men, hi-tech crime rings, and industrial spies. In 1999 alone, over 319,000 laptops were reported stolen. Thousands more were simply misplaced or left in hotel rooms, restaurants, airports, cabs or coffee shops by busy employees rushing around. Protect your capital investment and your company's secrets by following these guidelines to better laptop security.

Place your business card or name on the palm rest of the laptop. In the event you see someone take your laptop its as simple as opening up your computer to prove that it belongs to you.

While traveling make sure your laptop bag doesn't look live everyone else's laptop bag. Put a tag or decoration on it and make sure you keep a close eye on it when it travels through the conveyor at the airport checkpoint.

 

 

Latest Techno News 

The Mac Book Air is stirring up the portable computer crowd as the thinnest laptop ever made.Watch the TV ad.  The Air has a Core 2 Duo chip in a specially designed package and small motherboard that help reduce its thickness. The LCD screen is backlit with LEDs, which saves battery, and allows the screen to be dimmed much lower than CCFL screens for additional battery. It has Wireless N/B/G, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, and is available in two basic configurations: $1799 for a 1.6GHz chip, plus 2GB of RAM and a 80GBs 4200 RPM Drive. For almost double the price at $3098, you can get a 1.8GHz chip with the same 2GB of RAM and a 64GB solid state drive module.  To read more check out the Apple site @ www.apple.com

 

Tip of the Month 

Securing your Wi-Fi connection. Why and how do I do it??

Many folks setting up wireless home networks rush through the job to get their Internet connectivity working as quickly as possible. That's totally understandable. It's also quite risky as numerous security problems can result. Today's Wi-Fi networking products don't always help the situation as configuring their security features can be time-consuming and non-intuitive. The recommendations below .

Consult your router manufacturer manual or visit their website.

Change Default Administrator Passwords (and Usernames if possible)

Set up a WEP key security key. This is a password you set up to stop anybody from entering and accessing your internet.

Enable MAC Address filtering

Change you default SSID (The name of your wireless connection)

Disable SSID Broadcast

Here is a list of more common router websites to access your models manual.

Linksys www.linksys.com

DLink www.dlink.com

Netgear www.netgear.com

For a complete check-up of your wireless networks call us today for an appointment

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Featured Business

Jerry Lorenz Insurance Agent for Liberty Mutual
 

CONTACT INFO:

Jerry Lorenz
Sales Representative
W177 N9886 Rivercrest Drive Suite 101
Germantown, WI 53022
Phone: (262) 255-3854 ext. 205
Toll Free: (888) 443-8152 ext. 205
Fax: (262) 255-7318
Email: jerry.lorenz@libertymutual.com
Web site: http://www.libertymutual.com

BUSINESS PROFILE:

“Helping people live safer, more secure lives” since 1912, Liberty Mutual Group is a leading global multi-line group of insurance companies whose largest line of business is private passenger auto, based on 2006 direct written premium. At Liberty Mutual we understand that successful risk management is important to your company's success.  We invite you to take a look at Liberty Mutual's full array of property, casualty, and group disability services.

SERVICES

  • Auto Insurance
  • Home Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Property and casualty insurance
  • Small business insurance
  • Alternative risk services
  • Assigned risk services
  • Claims management
  • Employee safety and well being

 

Insurance Tip

From: Jerry Lorenz Insurance Expert

Here is an excellent way to inventory your personnel belongings for a claim for your home insurance.

 Experiencing a loss of your personal property as a result of fire, theft or other reasons, can be devastating.  Most likely you have been accumulating your belongings over many years, and to try and remember what those items are so they can be replaced in the event of a loss can be difficult.  Conducting a home inventory now—before a loss occurs—is important as it will help you in determining items that were lost, stolen, or destroyed and will expedite the claims process.  It will provide you with a record of your possessions and peace of mind that you have the protection you need.  An inventory of your personal belongings is important no matter if you own a home, a condo, or rent. 
 
So, get started today with our easy to use program.  This program will guide you in three simple steps.  You will have the ability to upload photos and videos, and generate reports.
 
Hardware and Software Requirements:
 
A version of WinZip or an equivalent software is required to unzip the file.
If you don’t have any type of this software on your computer you can download it from this c|net site
http://www.download.com/WinZip/3000-2250_4-10003164.html

This software is PC compatible: Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. 
Download

Download Instructions:

  1. Click the link above to save the Home_Inventory.zip file to your computer. 
  2. When download is complete, double click the .zip file icon to open it. 
  3. Extract the  Install_Personal_Property_Inventory.exe file to another folder on your computer.
  4. Navigate to the folder you saved the installer file to and double click the Install_Personal_Property_Inventory.exe file.
  5. The installer will run, hit the “Next” button when prompted to. The installation is complete when you hit the "Finish" button.

Note: You can eliminate Steps 3 & 4 by running the installer directly from the zip file on some operating systems.
(The zip file is 2.5 Megabytes and may take about 10 -15 seconds to download via a cable modem connection.)
 
Printable Home Inventory Log
Keep an account of your personal items. This can help you determine what was damaged or stolen in the event of a loss.

There is a lot more information available on safety around the home or will you are in your car at my home page.  Please check out the link below. Thanks for your interest in Liberty Mutual.

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