Smartphones are valuable and you need to
consider what would happen should your mobile device fall into the wrong hands.
They have the ability to hold data which is accessible via email, a cloud based
web app or some sort of internal or external memory storage.
Smartphones are
like mini computers. articleWith the continued increase in the uptake of
Smartphones you should consider the security issues.
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Take note of these tips and get the best from
your gadgets Even though they cannot fight for their rights to proper use,
without adequately allowing them to enjoy these rights, you won't get the best
from them.
If you really want to enjoy your electronics
like MP3 players, camcorders, tablet PCs, smartphones and so on, you must take
good care of them. Your world is not complete without them but they need
special attention from you so that they can work effectively
Use a cover/a case
Movable devices like laptops and tablets can
also make use of covers. These covers are specially designed to reduce direct
contacts with their screens and keyboards thereby making them last longer.
These covers will also reduce scratches that may arise through handling
For electronic devices that are stationary,
putting covers on them is ideal when they are not in use. This prevents dust
from gaining access into their control panels and cause damages to them.
For example, your smartphone or iPad can
accidentally fall down at any time and if you don't put it in a case, a serious
damage might be done to it. articleYour devices deserve some respect, hence,
get nice cases for them. Today's kids are very smart (even smarter than the
smartphones) and you can never tell what will happen at any point in time But
if you protect it by putting it in a case, you will not need to worry about any
accidental damage. In addition, for those of us with kids, it is very important
to put our devices in protective cases.
Keep them away from water:
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If you will be going to the beach or pool, or
you want to cook and will be using the sink, it is advisable to keep your
electronics away from water
Securing Your Smartphone
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Use Password Protection
If you cannot find the option check online or
your phone's manual to see how to enable this. Most people password protect
their computer but do not feel the need to for a mobile device however this is
the first security step you should take It is most likely under your phones
security settings. It is easy to set password protection on your phone.
Remotely Wipe Phone Data
This is not something you would want to do
unless you are certain you have lost your phone articleAfter you have secured
your mobile phone with a password or pass code you may still want to further
protect the data stored on your phone with remote wipe. Remote wipe will wipe
the data on your phone and restore all the factory settings.
Do Not Save Sensitive Data
Should your phone get lost or be picked up by someone else your account can
be easily accessed. However using a password or remote wipe tools, as described
above, you can prevent your details being leaked articleIf you use your phone
to access your internet banking or log in to all your favourite sites do not
set your Smartphone to auto-remember passwords. Many people have their home and
address stored on their phone this information could be used fraudulently if
your phone was lost or stolen.
Watch What You Click and Be Careful What You Install
Phishing scams can be
used to steal your passwords and important information and are often very
cleverly disguised as being from your bank articleSmartphones like computers
can be affected by malware, computer viruses and phishing scams. If you receive
a suspicious email or SMS do not click on any links, just as like you would on
your computer.
The benefit of Smartphones
is that there are thousands of applications and games available to extend their
functionality. articleIf you download or install a new app make sure it is from
a trusted source. Only use official app stores otherwise you may find some
malicious code injected into your app which will pass a virus onto your phone
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