How To Play It safe (With A Little Help From Technology)

It’s better to be safe than sorry – one of the nation’s favourite phrases. However, for some people, this saying really does ring true. If you’re the sort of person who can only sleep at night when bills are paid and doors are locked, feeling safe is crucial to happiness. Some people just have to accept that the comfort of being safe overrides a desire to be spontaneous – and that there’s nothing wrong with that.

Insurance

House, contents, car, life – the best way to relax is to know that you’re completely covered. By using an online comparison website, you’ll be able to get the most affordable deals.

Clothes

Playing it safe with your style doesn’t have to mean boring, it just means dressing to eliminate any moments of getting to work and thinking ‘what the hell am I wearing?’ the secret to playing it safe lies within the changing rooms – get outside of your cubicle and look at a bigger mirror as the light and space inside a changing room can be deceiving. Or even better, take a photo on your phone to see a realistic image of how you look, even send it to the friends you know will text back straightaway.

Documents and photos

It’s very easy to put all your trust in your laptop and take for granted that your photos and documents will be fine. But all it takes is one virus, and you could lose everything. There are online services that offer storage, alternatively you can opt for external hard drives – Western Digital is a good place to start your search.

 Your phone

If you have an iPhone, you’re in luck. Nissan have created a self-healing phone case, made from the same paint found on their latest models. The Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone case can heal your phone after a drop in an hour, returning to a scratch- free surface. A batch of prototypes is currently being tested.

In-car technology

When it comes to upgrading your car, there is a wealth of technology on your side to ensure optimum safety when driving. Have a look around the latest models and what they can offer – the hard part is not getting too distracted by it all when driving.

On holiday

On holiday there’s insurance, travel money and accommodation to think about, never mind travel and packing. So the best thing to do in this case is to plan in advance, relax and have fun. After all a holiday is time off from your normal life, so relinquish a little control. If you have a house sitter – webcam is a good way to make sure your house hasn’t burnt down.