About Computers: Booby Trap Your Smartphone

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor I've never had my smartphone stolen, but I know someone who has. This lady lost her brand new iPhone 4 to a pickpocket on a crowded commuter train. Gads, that must feel awful to lose such an expensive device with all those hours of configuration...not to mention: the loss of privacy. How to Booby Trap Your Smartphone Against Thieves Shrieking alarms, lo-jack tracking, and even physical tethers can help deter cellphone thieves. If you just dropped $600 on a new smartphone, these small security measures might be a smart way to protect your investment. See More About:  smartphone security  anti-theft  iphone security Google Takes another Step in Search Improvement The new 'Knowledge Graph' by Google has some people's eyebrows bouncing. In an effort to make search results more relevant and less random, Google is employing a new graphical feature on its results page. About.com explains more about Knowledge Graph here... 14 Ways Software Can Enliven Your Classroom Teachers and professors! Pay note: there are many ways you can energize your classrooms with modern and motivating software. Mouse mischief, Photosynth, Kinect, Songsmith, Movie Maker... there are some suggestions for classroom software. See More About:  microsoft office  free software  office web apps Why (Most) Everyone Needs to Know Desktop Publishing Assembling a good amateur newsletter is valuable to many employers. Strong printed messages are very useful to project teams, in departmental initiatives, and for growing interest in a special event. Don't sell yourself short: a little desktop publishing can advance your career and studies in many ways! See More About:  learning desktop publishing  desktop publishing process  saving money Computers Ads Dell Computer Repair Repair Computers PC Computer Repair Computer Technology Desktop Computer Featured Articles How to Avoid Data Roaming Charges Vertical Search Engines by Google DragonDrop: Tom's Mac Software Pick Print Design vs. Web Design: What's the Big Deal? The Most Addictive Websites, 2012 How to Test Your Web Pages   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   More Recommended Reading at About.com: Free Wi-Fi Internet Access on the Go for Cable Customers Websites That Will Make You Smarter Viddy Review: Mobile Video Made Easy Advertisement