Electronics are personal items that are essential to bring along when traveling or moving. However, they are also an expensive investment that need to be properly protected.
Below offers six excellent ways to protect your electronics while traveling or moving.
Security
Electronic security isn’t just about setting strong passwords.
Be sure to keep your expensive electronic items with you while traveling. Do not assume that they will be safe in the hotel room or safe. A security cable chain lock is an excellent way to protect laptop and other large electronics.
Consider installing an app on your cell phone or software on your laptop that can help track lost or stolen devices.
Protection
Laptop screen protectors will prevent the screen from getting scratched and dirty.
While almost every cell phone has a back case, consider getting one with a front case. Even better, get a waterproof case or waterproof pouch if you will be near water.
Finally, consider purchasing insurance for expensive electronic items.
Proper packing
Each electronic item will need customized packing.
For example, plasma TVs should be covered with a blanket, placed in the upright position and given additional padding.
Be sure not to pack smaller electronics with other items. Instead, carefully stack them on top. Be sure to protect your electronics from hot, cold and damp weather.
Travel tips
When traveling by plane, keep all electronics stored under your seat. This is because electronics can be damaged when luggage moves around in the overhead bins during the flight.
In addition to this, it is easy for someone else to take your bag from the overhead bin by mistake. When traveling by car, keep electronics in the trunk on top of other items.
Consistency
Be sure to keep your electronic items in the same place during your trip. This will reduce the likelihood of forgetting anything.
It is quite common during travel to forget items because you are not following your normal routine. For example, it is common for people to forget their cell phone at motels or before they board a plane.
Carrying case
Your soft nylon or polyester laptop bag is simply not a good fit for traveling or a long distance move. Upgrading your laptop bag to a hard carrying case will give you affordable peace of mind.
In fact, anyone planning on international travel or a long distance move should consider protecting sensitive electronic equipment with hard carrying cases. Consider Hardigg cases to protect your equipment in extreme conditions.
Following the six tips above will keep your electronics safe during traveling and moving. Being prepared will reduce damage and problems with electronics while traveling or moving.
Anita Ginsburg
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