I'm sure Howard's laptop had more than just code on it. Which brings me to my next point: If you use a laptop, do regular backups of the contents. And keep tho

I'm sure Howard's laptop had more than just code on it. Which brings me to my next point: If you use a laptop, do regular backups of the contents. And keep those backups in a separate location from the laptop. This is the 3rd story I can remember reading about people getting their laptop stolen. And I know someone who had their laptop stolen recently, I was even in the room where it happened while it happened. (I was doing something else and didn't notice it's absence.) When it happens, the backups will be your only consolation. (And any tracking technologies you may have at work.)