Luvachicken Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I am so sorry to read about what has happened. There really are some dreadful people in the world. I hope the police manage to catch whoever did it and that your insurance people sort everything out for you. Sending you a big hug xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'm really sorry to hear this. We were burgled some years ago, and it felt horrible. It's only when this happens that you realise what you could have/should have done. As your laptops have been stolen, change your email passwords immediately (if you haven't done so). This will stop them getting access to your emails and to other paswords which are reset by email. Then Ebay and Paypal, and any other sites that might be auto log in from your Tablet. Then start going through any website where your credit card details may be stored, and change your passwords. Don't forget the places you shop but hold your credit card information, like Amazon, Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado..... Then finally all the other non commerce websites, where your passwords may have been stored on the browser. It's a complete pain in the bottom.... but sometimes it helps to be actively doing something. Regarding the jeweleery etc, keep an eye on the cash-for shops in the locality. Thieves often go to one very close by. ANd keep an eye on local Facebook buy/sell pages. That's easier said thatn done - I live in a small village and there are dozens of Facebook selling pages that cover our area. Once again, I am so sorry this has happened to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Lots of hugs - hope you are ok. Ali x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 So sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'm so sorry to hear that Chrissie; there's been a spate of burglaries in our town recently, all gained access through the back of the house... that is exactly where my dogs are during the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Oh Chrissie, that's awful news! How are you feeling (apart from B angry! ) It happened to me many years ago and the feeling of violation and invasion are just horrible. Thinking of you and sending much sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 So sorry to hear this, and like others have said, I know exactly how you are feeling. That is no consolation though Hope you can recover some of the missing items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 So sorry to hear your news, I do hope that you get the personal stuff back. We are so vulnerable to losing special memories in these days of digital storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 So sorry this has happened to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Thats just horrible what a shock it must have been I am so sorry I hope the police catch them X Big HugsX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 and more hugs from everyone in Sparkys house. Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Oh Chrissie I'm so sorry to hear it. Big hugs from here, hope they get their comeuppance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 This is awful, sorry to hear it. What the hell is going on, I know of a few burglaries recently in East/North Northants, something has to be done fast! As for backups cloud options are good (Skydrive, Dropbox), but usually limited in space (without spending money). Best backup advice ever can be found on Scott Hanselman's blog, follow it now people. http://www.hanselman.com/blog/TheComputerBackupRuleOfThree.aspx I bought 2 external drives and keep one at my parents (they also put their photos on it). That is my 'off site' backup which gets updated every few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I think that's really good advice, what happened really made me think, on checking I have over 22,000 photos on my Pc so have ordered an external hard drive. We do keep all our camera cards but have heard that they can deteriorate. I really hope you get some of your precious things back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 We do keep all our camera cards but have heard that they can deteriorate. Did't know cards could deteriorate!! Might have save them in otherways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Most memory cards, if treated properly, can last a lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I too have ordered an external hard drive (I'd been planning to for ages but this has spurred me on ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I too have ordered an external hard drive (I'd been planning to for ages but this has spurred me on ). Order 2 and keep one round a friend/family members house, update & swap them every now and then. Unfortunately 1 external drive can be stolen/destroyed as easily as a laptop. Good tip for keeping your photos copied onto the external drive is to use the free Microsoft application called 'SyncToy' works a treat for me, run it once a month and it copies across any new photos/videos. http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=15155 Also, remember to back up photos/videos on your phones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thank you all for your best wishes. I am trying to be positive and look forward now. I will be asking advice and about how to prevent the loss of photos and documents if this should happen again. DD, DS, DD's partner have been such a support, not yet been on my own in the evening or at night, OH works away, but have been alone for a couple of hours in the day. Will be home a lot next week as it is school holidays here so that may be a bit difficult, very jumpy at the moment . Thank you all once again. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
