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[Bumblebee]

I just came across this useful piece of free software. Just install it on your machine, and if it gets stolen you can activate it and get the location of your property. It has many features including taking photos of the thief and locking down your equipment so it cannot be used etc. Maybe some of you have used it before, any reports?

http://preyproject.com/

[roscoe]

Of course, the most famous use of laptop tracking software was at this site ... which quickly went viral
http://thisguyhasmymacbook.tumblr.com/

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[Ass Splitter Jones]

Thats fantastic. Thanks BB

Roscoe thanks for that case shaming the thief. Always good to see justice prevail.

[MrMercury]

Never heard of it before but the computerworld review seems pretty good.
Might try it myself and see how it goes.

http://www.computerw..._free_with_Prey

Nice find BB.

MM.

Edited by MrMercury, 05 September 2011 - 11:08 AM.

[Twoshots]

I know you can track iPhones through the Apple software. I assume same for most smart phones. Can also remotely delete all content etc.

[roscoe]

Twoshots, on 05 September 2011 - 11:17 AM, said:

I know you can track iPhones through the Apple software. I assume same for most smart phones. Can also remotely delete all content etc.

There are a number of companies now that provide this. I think Apple still has the best system. They are even using it to track the iPhone 5 prototype that they just lost (at a bar, no less ... deja vu all over again)

[Mohawk]

roscoe, on 05 September 2011 - 04:22 AM, said:

Of course, the most famous use of laptop tracking software was at this site ... which quickly went viral
http://thisguyhasmymacbook.tumblr.com/

"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"

[American Eagle]

I have a similar program on my computer. It's part of a paid for program.

http://mackeeper.zeobit.com/