INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
It's hard to describe the sense of excitement that comes with buying a shiny new gadget
Many people treat them like Christmas presents, spending time admiring the beautiful packaging before tearing it off.To make the moment
truly memorable, you also need to make sure that nothing happens to your latest piece of techno-wizardry
You'll also discover some tips for protecting sensitive personal information on your gadget.1
Register your productBack in the day most gadgets came with a special warranty card which you could fill in and send to the manufacturer
If a fault develops later on, the manufacturer will need a way to check your device is still within warranty
If your gadget is lost or stolen, Immobilise can share data with the police to help return it to you
and a UV pen to mark your device
Get insuranceMost countries have some form of Consumer Law which guarantees new hardware against manufacturing flaws within a certain time
For instance, EU Consumer Law protects products in this way for up to two years from the date of purchase.Should your device be accidentally
own policy covers your new gadget
Make sure to retain your proof of purchase in case you need to make a claim
If you only have household insurance, check your policy wording to see if it applies should your device be lost or damaged outside your
Payment is usually made monthly but for extra piece of mind you can pay by the year if you prefer.3
Boost your securityWhile the loss of your device might be upsetting, the damage caused by identity theft can last for years
Choose a secure PIN code of at least 8 digits
To encrypt your personal files
Despite the name this allows you to track any Apple device if it goes missing, then remotely disable it
More recent versions of Android also have a similar feature.Most modern gadgets offer a way to back up your data automatically
Make sure to enable this during setup to keep your data safe
Windows users should also consider installing anti-virus software
These usually just slow down your gadget and provide you with little benefit
This is a particular problem for Android devices, as many vendors use their own customized version of this OS.When you first receive a
This will remove any apps which aren't bundled with the OS itself.If your gadget runs Windows 10, make a note of your product serial number
before re-installing so you can re-activate Windows.5
Update, update, updateOn first launch your gadget will usually check for any software/firmware updates automatically
a specialized app such as iTunes
If this is the case, make sure the app itself is up to date before plugging in your gizmo.For gadgets running on battery power, make sure
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