Software That Tracks Down Stolen Laptops - MyThings Tips and Tricks
Sign Up
|
Already a member?
Sign In
My Things
Services
Collections
For Thing
in Product Catalog
in Valuations
in Everyone's Things
in Tips & Tricks
Member by screen name
Things I Own
My Receipts
Add a Thing
Tips & Tricks
Recalls
Deals
Manuals
Warranty
Repair
Downloads
Valuations
Donate
Insurance
Report it stolen
Valuation
Collectibles
Tips & Tricks
Recalls
Deals
Manuals
Warranty
Repair
Downloads
Valuations
Donate
Insurance
Report it stolen
Tips and Tricks for the Things you Own
Find more tips:
Appliances
Cameras
Computers
Electronics
Phones
Furniture
Household Items
Dishwashers
Grills
Microwaves
Other Appliances
Ovens, Ranges & Cooktops
Refrigerators & Freezers
Small Appliances
Vacuums
Washers & Dryers
Accessories: Camera & Camcorders
Binoculars & Telescopes
Camcorders
Digital Cameras
Film Cameras
Computer & Laptop Accessories
Computer Parts & Components
Desktops & Servers
Flash Memory Sticks
Laptops
Monitors & Projectors
Networking Equipment
Printers & Accessories
Scanners
Software
Storage Devices & Accessories
Car Audio & Electronics
DVD Players & Recorders
DVRs (TiVo, etc.)
GPS Devices
Home Audio Systems
Home Security Systems
Home Theatre Systems
MP3 Players
Other Electronics
Satellite Radio
Telephones & Pagers
Televisions
VCRs
Video Game Consoles
Mobile Phones
Mobile Phones Accessories
PDAs
Bedroom Furniture
Dining Room Furniture
Kitchen Furniture
Living Room Furniture
Office Furniture
Other Furniture
Bathroom Accessories
Beauty & Cosmetics
Bedding
Decorations & Garden
Flowers
Home Furnishings
Kitchenware
Luggage
Pet Care
Stationery
Top Tips for Laptops
What to Do if Your Computer is Slow Logging Off
Use Your Mobile Phone as a Modem
How to Make Keyboard Shortcuts to Your Favorite...
Keep Your Laptop Battery from Catching on Fire
Make a WiFi Extender with Foil and Glue
Protect Your Data When You Recycle Your Laptop
50GB of Free Online Storage
Test Your Internet Speed for Free
Back Up and Sync Your Mobile Phone with BitPim
Remote Control Software: Give Your Parents Tech...
Saved Tips
Subscribe to RSS feeds
Add widget
Get Tips & Tricks
you can actually use!
Already a member?
Sign In
Archive
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
Software That Tracks Down Stolen Laptops
Posted
at 23:02, 05/05/2008
by
LoriDeschene
Some things are gone forever once stolen—your newspaper, the last cookie, the ten minutes your boss wasted during this afternoon's meeting. Your laptop’s too important to be on that list. Install
Absolute software
so you can track it down if its stolen. The company even offers up to $1000 if your laptop isn't found within 60 days.
“
Safeware The Insurance Agency claims that over
600,000 laptops are stolen annually
, resulting in an estimated $5.4 billion loss of proprietary information. According to the FBI,
97% of stolen computers (without Computrace) are never recovered
. Absolute Software helps track and recover thousands of stolen computers for its customers.
”
See more like this:
Laptops
,
Computers
,
Software
Save Tip
|
|
Useful?
Yes
/
No
|
4
People Saved This
Comments
mobius
Says:
Posted
at 11:11, 06/05/2008
Because of the article I was looking around at different companies and came across www.gadgettrak.com which offers software that tracks any USB device as well (cameras, flash drives, ipod etc). It'd be interesting if anyone has any experience of these. Maybe an official affiliation/deal/partnering could be achieved between trace.com and one of these companies?
OldFlatfoot
Says:
Posted
at 18:26, 06/05/2008
There are a lot of different companies that offer a variety of solutions depending on your needs. First clearly by registering your property on MyThings and then if it is stolen transferring that data into Trace is the easiest and only real free solution. Having the right information (especially a serial number, brand, and model) right when you report it to the cops is the best way to get it into police systems. Using a permanent marker or etcher to write a self defined number someplace inconspicuous is also a good idea. Just make sure only you know it ands it is not a personal number like a phone number or license number some identity thief can use. Regarding these finder tools, it depends on what you are looking for. GadgetTrack and Lojack for Laptops seem to have good relationships with the cops which is a plus. Let them do the work. I would never try to hunt down a laptop that was stolen as you never know what else the scum who stole it is capable of when you find them.
OldFlatfoot
Says:
Posted
at 18:27, 06/05/2008
Sorry, I'm a little long winded today. Again, finding stolen property is what the cops are paid for. Lastly, I did a little research and just installed Lojack on my daughter’s laptop before she took off for college. It was pretty simple. Sadley, I am more worried about her leaving it somewhere that she can’t remember, than it getting stolen. Good luck.
mobius
Says:
Posted
at 19:11, 06/05/2008
Well I don't have a laptop so the nearest scenario for me would be if my desktop got burgled. Far less likely to happen but you never know.
Add Your Comment:
Sign in
to add a comment
Share this tip
Your name:
Your email:
Your friends addresses:
Your message:
Check out this handy tip on MyThings
We Test Your Tips
Every week, MyThings will test a tip we need to try for ourselves.
This week:
If you microwave or refrigerate an onion, can you cut it without crying?
Check out
all our tips!
Suggest a Tip
Have a nifty tip we haven't featured yet? Let MyThings know.
Your email:
Suggest a tip:
Enter the code shown above:
What's this?
We use this simple test to ensure that a computer is not trying to spam our system.
Sign In to Your Account
Email address:
Password:
Remember me