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3. Turning security software off. Security software can occasionally interfere with software on your computer. But however tempting it may seem, don’t turn it off. The moment you do, you become more susceptible to viruses, hackers and other threats.

Most of us have made mistakes where security is concerned – what are yours? If you’re willing to admit to leaving a laptop in a strange place or inadvertently emailing your password to your whole address book, leave a comment to let us know.

Business travellers in the US and Europe lose a staggering 15,648 laptops per week, according to a new study by Dell.

Ponemon found that the airports with the highest number of lost, missing or stolen laptops included Los Angeles’ LAX, with an estimated weekly loss of 1,200 and London Heathrow, with an estimated weekly loss of 900.