Mobile phones, PDAs or so-called smart phones -- which are like laptops, PDAs and cell phones rolled into one -- have become an essential accessory for today's busy lifestyles. Cell phones and PDAs are convenient, portable and they're becoming ever more sophisticated. You can take them almost anywhere, bringing along crucial notes and critical information, making yourself available anytime, anywhere.
So, what do you have stored on your PDA or cell phone? Maybe some personal phone numbers and addresses? Business leads? Perhaps even a few PIN numbers and passwords? Take a quick inventory. There's probably some pretty important information stored on these gadgets. Here's the next question: How would you feel if your phone was stolen or if your Pocket PC ended up in someone else's hands? Or what if a virus drained your cell's battery and suddenly you couldn't be reached?
For this reason, handheld security has become just as vital as these devices are to our everyday lives. Here are some of the top security threats to handhelds and how to better secure your devices:
Tip No. 1: Keep track of your gadgets Unfortunately, the very portability of handheld devices makes them prime candidates for one of the most basic security issues we face -- physical loss. Whether you leave a device on a table at a caf
Jennifer Martinez is a freelance writer with a specialty in family computer topics.
