Security and Handheld Devices

Handhelds are more easily lost or stolen than laptop or desktop computers, but the good news is that, with a few precautions, you can help protect your handheld data. Don't leave your handheld lying around. Be religious about synching. Use passwords.

Routinely synching your device with your PC will prevent you from losing your data if your device is stolen, lost, or broken. Beyond the software that comes with your device, there is an abundance of synchronization and backup software for Palm Powered handhelds.

Palm OS lets you assign a password to make your handheld inaccessible to others. You can also make selected records invisible to anyone but you. Antivirus software includes InoculateIT by Computer Associates ...

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