--- title: Safeware Information Center | Taylor Thompson description: The Safeware Blog focuses on educating consumers and partners alike on all aspects of the product protection / extended warranty industry. --- [![2021_Safeware_Logo_OnWhite](https://blog.safeware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/New%20Subsidiary%20Logos/2021_Safeware_Logo_OnWhite.png?width=222&name=2021_Safeware_Logo_OnWhite.png)](https://www.safeware.com/) Search - [My Account](https://www.safeware.com/CustomerHome?returnurl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.safeware.com%2fContact-Us) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SafewareInc/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/safeware_inc/) - [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/safeware-insurance/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Safeware_Inc) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SafewareInc/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Safeware_Inc) - [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/safeware-insurance/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/safeware_inc/) - [Solution Center](https://www.safeware.com/Solution-Center) - [Report New Claim](https://www.safeware.com/Solution-Center/Report-New-Claim) - [Check Claim Status](https://www.safeware.com/Solution-Center/Report-New-Claim/ClaimStatusLookup) - [Update Your Plan](https://www.safeware.com/Solution-Center/Update-Your-Plan) - [Make a Payment](https://www.safeware.com/Solution-Center/Make-a-Payment) - Products and Services - [Business](https://www.safeware.com/Products-Services/Business) - [Higher Education](https://www.safeware.com/Products-Services/Higher-Education) - [Parents & Students](https://www.safeware.com/Products-Services/Higher-Education/Parents-Students) - [Campus Store Partners](https://www.safeware.com/Products-Services/Higher-Education/Campus-Store-Partners) - [Institutional Programs](https://www.safeware.com/Products-Services/Higher-Education/Institutional-Programs) - [K-12](https://www.safeware.com/Products-Services/K-12) - [Fitness](https://www.safeware.com/Products-Services/Fitness) - [Furniture](https://www.safeware.com/Products-Services/Furniture) - [Appliance](https://www.safeware.com/Products-Services/Appliance) - Outdoor Sporting Goods - [BowProtect](https://www.safeware.com/Products-Services/Outdoor-Sporting-Goods/BowProtect) - Partners - [Resellers](https://www.safeware.com/Partners/Resellers) - [Servicers](https://www.safeware.com/Partners/Servicers) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.safeware.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.safeware.com/Contact-Us) - [FAQ](https://www.safeware.com/Resources/FAQ) - About Us - [The Safeware Story](https://www.safeware.com/About-Us/The-Safeware-Story) - [Careers](https://www.safeware.com/About-Us/Careers) Industry News and *Insights* from Safeware. Please read on for more information! ![](https://blog.safeware.com/hubfs/Headshot_2024.png) Taylor Thompson [![How to Protect Student Devices Over Winter Break](https://blog.safeware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Winter%20Break%20Blog.png?width=600&name=Winter%20Break%20Blog.png)](https://blog.safeware.com/how-to-protect-student-devices-over-winter-break) ## [How to Protect Student Devices Over Winter Break](https://blog.safeware.com/how-to-protect-student-devices-over-winter-break) Winter break is the perfect time for students (and their devices) to finally take a breather. But before everyone heads out for a few weeks of rest, it’s worth... December 3, 2025 by [Taylor Thompson](https://blog.safeware.com/author/taylor-thompson) [K-12](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/k-12), [Warranty Information](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/warranty-information) [0 Comments](https://blog.safeware.com/how-to-protect-student-devices-over-winter-break#comments-listing) [Read More »](https://blog.safeware.com/how-to-protect-student-devices-over-winter-break) [![Can a Manufacturer Void Your Warranty? 5 Mistakes to Avoid](https://blog.safeware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Void_warranty.png?width=600&name=Void_warranty.png)](https://blog.safeware.com/can-a-manufacturer-void-your-warranty-5-mistakes-to-avoid) ## [Can a Manufacturer Void Your Warranty? 5 Mistakes to Avoid](https://blog.safeware.com/can-a-manufacturer-void-your-warranty-5-mistakes-to-avoid) When you buy a new device, fitness equipment, appliance, or piece of furniture, it likely comes with a **manufacturer warranty**. This limited warranty is primarily... November 10, 2025 by [Taylor Thompson](https://blog.safeware.com/author/taylor-thompson) [Warranty Information](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/warranty-information) [0 Comments](https://blog.safeware.com/can-a-manufacturer-void-your-warranty-5-mistakes-to-avoid#comments-listing) [Read More »](https://blog.safeware.com/can-a-manufacturer-void-your-warranty-5-mistakes-to-avoid) [![Top 5 Things to Look for in Warranty and Protection Plan Fine Print](https://blog.safeware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Warranty%20Fine%20Print_Blog.png?width=600&name=Warranty%20Fine%20Print_Blog.png)](https://blog.safeware.com/top-5-things-to-look-for-in-your-warranty-fine-print) ## [Top 5 Things to Look for in Warranty and Protection Plan Fine Print](https://blog.safeware.com/top-5-things-to-look-for-in-your-warranty-fine-print) Warranties and protection plans can be great safety nets, but in some cases, the fine print could contain more exclusions and limitations than you may initially... August 7, 2025 by [Taylor Thompson](https://blog.safeware.com/author/taylor-thompson) [Warranty Information](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/warranty-information) [0 Comments](https://blog.safeware.com/top-5-things-to-look-for-in-your-warranty-fine-print#comments-listing) [Read More »](https://blog.safeware.com/top-5-things-to-look-for-in-your-warranty-fine-print) [![Answers to Common Bow Protection Plan Questions](https://blog.safeware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BowProtect_FAQ_Blog.png?width=600&name=BowProtect_FAQ_Blog.png)](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1-1) ## [Answers to Common Bow Protection Plan Questions](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1-1) Selecting the right protection plan for your bow can be confusing with various options and details to consider. To assist you in making an informed choice, we have... June 24, 2025 by [Taylor Thompson](https://blog.safeware.com/author/taylor-thompson) [BowProtect](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/bowprotect) [0 Comments](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1-1#comments-listing) [Read More »](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1-1) [![Answers to Common Fitness Protection Plan Questions](https://blog.safeware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FitnessFAQ_Blog.png?width=600&name=FitnessFAQ_Blog.png)](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1) ## [Answers to Common Fitness Protection Plan Questions](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1) Selecting the right fitness protection plan can be confusing with various options and details to consider. To assist you in making an informed choice, we've... March 31, 2025 by [Taylor Thompson](https://blog.safeware.com/author/taylor-thompson) [Fitness](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/fitness) [0 Comments](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1#comments-listing) [Read More »](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1) [![Answers to Common K-12 Protection Plan Questions](https://blog.safeware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/k-12FAQ_Blog.png?width=600&name=k-12FAQ_Blog.png)](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1-0) ## [Answers to Common K-12 Protection Plan Questions](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1-0) Selecting the right K-12 device protection plan can be confusing with various options and details to consider. To assist you in making an informed choice, we've... March 31, 2025 by [Taylor Thompson](https://blog.safeware.com/author/taylor-thompson) [K-12](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/k-12), [Warranty Information](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/warranty-information) [0 Comments](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1-0#comments-listing) [Read More »](https://blog.safeware.com/answers-to-common-furniture-protection-plan-questions-1-0) [![Sustainable Device Care: How Warranties Reduce E-Waste](https://blog.safeware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02518DC0-4176-4623-A302-390D4A058B49.jpeg?width=600&name=02518DC0-4176-4623-A302-390D4A058B49.jpeg)](https://blog.safeware.com/sustainable-device-care-how-warranties-reduce-e-waste) ## [Sustainable Device Care: How Warranties Reduce E-Waste](https://blog.safeware.com/sustainable-device-care-how-warranties-reduce-e-waste) In today’s fast-paced world of consumer electronics, keeping up with the latest devices often feels essential—not only for individuals but also for K-12 schools and... March 14, 2025 by [Taylor Thompson](https://blog.safeware.com/author/taylor-thompson) [Technology insurance](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/technology-insurance), [Warranty Information](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/warranty-information) [0 Comments](https://blog.safeware.com/sustainable-device-care-how-warranties-reduce-e-waste#comments-listing) [Read More »](https://blog.safeware.com/sustainable-device-care-how-warranties-reduce-e-waste) [![K-12 Student Device Insurance and Protection Plan Buyer's Guide](https://blog.safeware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/K-12%20Buyer_Blog_Main.png?width=600&name=K-12%20Buyer_Blog_Main.png)](https://blog.safeware.com/technology-insurance-buyers-guide-an-educational-resource-for-k-12) ## [K-12 Student Device Insurance and Protection Plan Buyer's Guide](https://blog.safeware.com/technology-insurance-buyers-guide-an-educational-resource-for-k-12) When managing a 1:1 student technology program, the process of securing devices, protection plans, repair services, and more for your district can be complex and... February 7, 2025 by [Taylor Thompson](https://blog.safeware.com/author/taylor-thompson) [K-12](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/k-12) [0 Comments](https://blog.safeware.com/technology-insurance-buyers-guide-an-educational-resource-for-k-12#comments-listing) [Read More »](https://blog.safeware.com/technology-insurance-buyers-guide-an-educational-resource-for-k-12) [![Self-Insuring vs. Product Protection Company: Pros and Cons of Both](https://blog.safeware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SelfInsure.png?width=600&name=SelfInsure.png)](https://blog.safeware.com/self-insuring-vs.-product-protection-company-an-operations-guide) ## [Self-Insuring vs. Product Protection Company: Pros and Cons of Both](https://blog.safeware.com/self-insuring-vs.-product-protection-company-an-operations-guide) Whether you're running a school district with hundreds of technology devices or managing a business with high-value product offerings, delivering product protection... December 2, 2024 by [Taylor Thompson](https://blog.safeware.com/author/taylor-thompson) [Warranty Information](https://blog.safeware.com/tag/warranty-information) [0 Comments](https://blog.safeware.com/self-insuring-vs.-product-protection-company-an-operations-guide#comments-listing) [Read More »](https://blog.safeware.com/self-insuring-vs.-product-protection-company-an-operations-guide) [![Protect Your Home Gym: The Importance of Fitness Protection Plans](https://blog.safeware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fitness5_Blog.png?width=600&name=fitness5_Blog.png)](https://blog.safeware.com/protect-your-home-gym-the-importance-of-fitness-equipment-warranties) ## [Protect Your Home Gym: The Importance of Fitness Protection Plans](https://blog.safeware.com/protect-your-home-gym-the-importance-of-fitness-equipment-warranties) So, you’ve done it. You’ve finally turned that cluttered corner of your basement into the home gym of your dreams. There’s the sleek treadmill (hello, marathon... 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