Hey, next time I have a spare couple of grand . . . Laptop theft has become an epidemic across the country. Economics explains why there's a boom in laptop theft. If the thief pawns it, he's likely to get half that. Steve recommends using a cable to lash a laptop to a desk.
People walk out of the office to get lunch.
They have a nasty surprise waiting when they get back. It might not happen if employees were more vigilant about strangers. If you don't recognize someone who's walking around your workplace, challenge him, Steve suggested. But Cubicleland People are often reluctant to do that. They could have carted away six laptops, numerous purses and several Palm Pilots.