Davidson wrote:
>
> Katherine,
> I travel for weeks and months with my laptop in the vanagon.
> First, I keep it out of sight as much as possible... try not to use it while
> people are looking.
> Second, I hide it... I store it below/behind the hanging cloths.
> Third, I am installing a car alarm mainly to protect the contents.
> Fourth, if I stop at a motel or a friend's house I take it in with me
> overnight.
> Finally, I believe it is covered by my insurance.
> That's about it.
>
And you should make sure you keep a backup of everything vital on it
in a separate location, in case of theft, fire etc.