Chapter 22
Ten (Plus) Laptop Rules to Follow
IN THIS CHAPTER
Protect your laptop and track it
Pack that MacBook with RAM
Encrypt your MacBook’s drive
Save energy by disabling wireless hardware
Back up your laptop
Ah, the sedentary life of a desktop Mac. It sits there like a bump on a log, comfortable and immobile. As long as you have a stable surface and an uninterrupted power supply, your iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, or Mac Pro is a happy puppy.
But you, good reader, are mobile! Whether you’re on campus or attending a convention, your Mac laptop is rarely running in the same spot, so it’s susceptible to all sorts of road-warrior pitfalls. In this chapter, I remind you of ten of the most important rules every laptop owner should follow to prevent chaos and carnage while traveling.
Keep Your Laptop in a Bag
Using a laptop case or bag sounds like common sense. But MacBooks are so doggone sexy that you’d be surprised how many people carry them around without any protection. These Mac ...
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