Screaming kids are all around. People are rushing by on all sides. All you can do is bury your head in the newspaper and try to shut out the world.
Laptop theft is a major problem for business travelers.
Whether it's at the airport or the hotel, thieves are looking for that inattentive moment to grab your computer. The number of thefts dropped from 1997, but it's still the No. 2 reason, behind accidents, for loss of a laptop. Most laptops are stolen from the office, according to a survey by Kensington Technology Group, which makes computer accessories. Numerous companies sell chains to keep the laptop close and locks to prevent anyone other than the user from accessing the hard drive. But those can be cumbersome.