{"id":50088,"date":"2019-07-01T09:34:33","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T14:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=50088"},"modified":"2019-07-02T13:08:28","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T18:08:28","slug":"tips-for-travelers-2019-physical-security-for-your-mobile-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/50088-tips-for-travelers-2019-physical-security-for-your-mobile-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Travelers 2019: Physical Security for your Mobile Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lake-Louise-Alberta-Canada.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Photo \u00a92019, Steven Sande\" class=\"wp-image-50128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lake-Louise-Alberta-Canada.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lake-Louise-Alberta-Canada-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lake-Louise-Alberta-Canada-284x213.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lake-Louise-Alberta-Canada-190x143.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lake-Louise-Alberta-Canada-160x120@2x.jpg 320w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lake-Louise-Alberta-Canada-284x213@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lake-Louise-Alberta-Canada-190x143@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Beautiful Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Photo \u00a92019, Steven Sande<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time for another <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?s=tips+for+travelers+2019\"><strong>Tips for Travelers 2019<\/strong><\/a> article, just before many Rocket Yard readers head off for some mid-summer fun over the Independence Day weekend. Today we\u2019ll look at how to keep your Apple (and other) mobile devices from being lost, broken or stolen. Other posts in this series to date include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/49579-tips-for-travelers-2019-packing-tech-for-a-trip\/\">Packing Tech for a Trip<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/49037-tips-for-travelers-2019-apps-you-should-install-before-departure\/\">Apps You Should Install Before Departure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/49595-tips-for-travelers-2019-staying-connected-on-the-road\/\">Staying Connected on the Road<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Do We Mean By \u201cPhysical Security\u201d<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Rocket Yard readers are aware of our emphasis on digital security; things like making sure you\u2019re backed up, using a password manager and strong passwords, and <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?s=networking+and+security+series\">networking security<\/a> (including VPNs). Physical security of devices targeted at protecting them from being broken, lost or stolen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MacBooks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our previous iteration of this series back in 2016, I suggested that cable locks for laptops were a really good idea. Well, I\u2019m changing my tune this time around. While lock and cable combos were a deterrent for some thieves, many of them were easily bypassed by professionals: just cut the cable with a cable cutter, then use anything from a screwdriver or piece of cardboard to a rotary tool with a diamond-grit cut-off wheel to bypass the lock. I also feel that keeping the MacBook in full view in a room \u2014 even locked up \u2014 is tempting to housekeeping employees who might be turning to life of crime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what\u2019s a better idea? It may not be any better, but a less expensive alternative is to use those little safes that are in most hotel rooms and cruise ship cabins these days. Even the largest MacBook Pro made today (15-inch) fits inside a safe with room to spare, and that expensive tech isn\u2019t out on display. You can also toss in your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and AirPods for safekeeping while you\u2019re on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/safe.jpg\" alt=\"A typical hotel room safe\" class=\"wp-image-50127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/safe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/safe-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/safe-284x189.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/safe-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/safe-180x120@2x.jpg 360w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/safe-284x189@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/safe-190x127@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>A typical hotel room safe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the reason I say that this isn\u2019t necessarily a better idea is that those safes are also quite easy for thieves to get into. At least you have several layers of physical security \u2014 a thief would need to enter the hotel, enter your locked room, and then enter the safe to get to the devices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One other aspect of physical security for MacBooks is keeping them from being scratched or dented. I\u2019m a big fan of snap-on plastic shells like those made by Speck and other manufacturers. Whenever I get a new laptop, the first thing I do is put it into a shell to keep it \u201cfactory fresh\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While traveling, your gear is sure to get bounced around a lot in planes, trains and automobiles, so a <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/shop\/accessories\/Laptop_Cases\">sleeve or backpack with padding<\/a> is also a great idea. As I mentioned in my <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/49579-tips-for-travelers-2019-packing-tech-for-a-trip\/\">Packing Tech for a Trip<\/a> post, I personally carry all of my tech gear in a 30-liter PacSafe VentureSafe Anti-Theft backpack. It\u2019s spacious, it has knife-proof webbing in the outer layers to prevent someone from cutting open a pocket, and it is comfortable to carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Find My\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already enabled \u201cFind My\u2026\u201d (iPhone &#8211; Mac &#8211; iPad &#8211; Apple Watch &#8211; iPod touch) on your devices, now is the time to do so. Using this not only lets you find out where your device is if it is lost or stolen, but if someone has taken your device, you can remotely lock it with a passcode or even erase it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find My iPhone (or its siblings) requires an iCloud account and is a free service. To enable it in iOS, launch Settings, tap on your Apple ID at the top of the Settings app, then tap on iCloud. Under the list of Apps Using iCloud, scroll down and tap Find My iPhone &#8211; iPad &#8211; iPod touch (see image below). Enable it by tapping the button next to Find My iPhone, and optionally tap Send Last Location to have the location of the device sent to Apple when the battery level gets critically low.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_110DAE3C2AB2-1-284x242.jpeg\" alt=\"Find My iPhone Preferences Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-50129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_110DAE3C2AB2-1-284x242.jpeg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_110DAE3C2AB2-1-141x120.jpeg 141w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_110DAE3C2AB2-1-190x162.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_110DAE3C2AB2-1.jpeg 1242w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_110DAE3C2AB2-1-284x242@2x.jpeg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_110DAE3C2AB2-1-141x120@2x.jpeg 282w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_110DAE3C2AB2-1-190x162@2x.jpeg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once Find My iPhone or Find My iPod touch is set up, any Apple Watches and AirPods that are paired to it are automatically set up as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Mac, Find My Mac is enabled by launching System Preferences, then clicking on the iCloud button. When the iCloud pane appears, scroll down and make sure that the box next to Find My Mac is checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully you\u2019ll never lose a device or have it stolen, but \u201cFind My\u2026\u201d makes it much more simple to find or at least erase a device remotely. Be sure to bookmark these two Apple support articles for future reference on what you can do in case of loss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT201472\">If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT204756\">If your Mac is lost or stolen<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iOS Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although iPhones have been getting larger for years, they\u2019re still very likely to fall out of a pocket, purse or backpack. That\u2019s yet another reason to turn on Find My iPhone or iPad. One physical security trick that I use when traveling and want my iPhone available quickly is to place it into a zippered or Velcro\u2019d pocket. A number of travel accessory companies sell shorts, pants, jackets, and vests that have secured pockets that items won\u2019t just fall out of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use common sense when you\u2019re walking around in public places \u2014 while your expensive iPhone or iPad might not seem that expensive to you, to someone else it may represent a good part of their annual income and make it a target for a grab-and-run theft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1024px-Paris_Avenue_des_Champs-Elys\u00e9es_no_032_sidewalk_caf\u00e9_20120507.jpg\" alt=\"Alexander Baranov from Montpellier, France [CC BY 2.0]\" class=\"wp-image-50134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1024px-Paris_Avenue_des_Champs-Elys\u00e9es_no_032_sidewalk_caf\u00e9_20120507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1024px-Paris_Avenue_des_Champs-Elys\u00e9es_no_032_sidewalk_caf\u00e9_20120507-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1024px-Paris_Avenue_des_Champs-Elys\u00e9es_no_032_sidewalk_caf\u00e9_20120507-284x189.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1024px-Paris_Avenue_des_Champs-Elys\u00e9es_no_032_sidewalk_caf\u00e9_20120507-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1024px-Paris_Avenue_des_Champs-Elys\u00e9es_no_032_sidewalk_caf\u00e9_20120507-180x120@2x.jpg 360w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1024px-Paris_Avenue_des_Champs-Elys\u00e9es_no_032_sidewalk_caf\u00e9_20120507-284x189@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1024px-Paris_Avenue_des_Champs-Elys\u00e9es_no_032_sidewalk_caf\u00e9_20120507-190x127@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Alexander Baranov from Montpellier, France [<a href=\"http:\/\/(https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0)\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That sidewalk cafe on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es in Paris (see image above) might seem like a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, but don\u2019t just lay your iPhone or iPad on the table. Thieves often work in teams, with one group using some sort of distraction (selling flowers or paintings, playing music, and so on) while another \u201cinside\u201d worker uses your lack of attention to pick up those devices from your table. Keep them out of sight if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For women, it\u2019s a smart idea to replace an everyday purse with a <g class=\"gr_ gr_5 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"5\" data-gr-id=\"5\">shoulder<\/g> bag especially for traveling. My wife uses one made by PacSafe that has all sorts of ways of locking the individual pockets, features a strap with a metal cable running through it (to prevent thieves from cutting the strap), and even has RF shielding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Broken or Non-Working Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/broken-iphone-repair-center.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone with broken screen\" class=\"wp-image-50133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/broken-iphone-repair-center.jpg 683w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/broken-iphone-repair-center-179x120.jpg 179w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/broken-iphone-repair-center-284x191.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/broken-iphone-repair-center-190x128.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/broken-iphone-repair-center-179x120@2x.jpg 358w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/broken-iphone-repair-center-284x191@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/broken-iphone-repair-center-190x128@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption>iPhone with broken screen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re walking around some ancient Greek temple or perhaps climbing rocks near a beach when you see a great opportunity for a photo. You pull out your iPhone\u2026and promptly drop it onto a marble paving stone or sharp rock. This could mean the end of photos for your trip if your iPhone is your only device!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always recommend putting a case on an iPhone, especially if you\u2019re using an \u201cunclothed\u201d iPhone and about to go on a trip. Some cases are better than others when it comes to keeping your iPhone safe from fumbles and drops; the <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/shop\/Apple\/iPhone_Accessories\">NewerTech NuGuard KX cases<\/a> sold by OWC provide protection that\u2019s best-in-class. What other iPhone case do you know about that\u2019s easily survived a drop from the top of a wind turbine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although they\u2019re not as likely to be carried into harm\u2019s way, iPads can also benefit from cases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you do end up dropping and breaking your favorite electronic device? If it\u2019s covered under AppleCare, the best possible thing to do is get it to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Reseller as soon as you can. In some cases, you may be able to have the device replaced after paying a fee. Most stores can replace iPhone screens quickly, so even a repair can be done in just a few short hours while you\u2019re sightseeing or enjoying a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1242\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_CFC0F0F122DA-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Use the Apple Store app to find the nearest store for repairs\" class=\"wp-image-50135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_CFC0F0F122DA-1.jpeg 1242w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_CFC0F0F122DA-1-192x120.jpeg 192w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_CFC0F0F122DA-1-284x178.jpeg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_CFC0F0F122DA-1-190x119.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_CFC0F0F122DA-1-272x170.jpeg 272w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_CFC0F0F122DA-1-192x120@2x.jpeg 384w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_CFC0F0F122DA-1-284x178@2x.jpeg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_CFC0F0F122DA-1-190x119@2x.jpeg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px\" \/><figcaption>Use the Apple Store app to find the nearest store for repairs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware of where the Apple Stores are on your itinerary. If someone in your travel group has another iPhone with the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/apple-store\/id375380948\">Apple Store app<\/a> installed on it, you can use the \u201cShop\u201d button to find the nearest store. Some countries still have no official Apple presence other than authorized resellers, and countries that are full of Apple Stores still have vast areas that are a day\u2019s drive or more away from one of the retail outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mac and iPad repairs are also possible, although chances are good that you may need to wait until you\u2019ve returned from your trip to send a device in for a \u201cdepot repair\u201d. When in doubt, call Apple and see what they suggest in your particular situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Last Word<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One last word from someone who\u2019s been there: don\u2019t load a beta operating system before leaving on a long trip. I did this with an iOS beta about five years ago, only to have my iPhone decide to go into an endless loop of rebooting that I couldn\u2019t recover from until returning from the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oops. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time for another Tips for Travelers 2019 article, just before many Rocket Yard readers head off for some mid-summer fun over the Independence Day weekend. Today we\u2019ll look at how to keep your Apple (and other) mobile devices from being lost, broken or stolen. 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