Protecting phones (and laptops) from theft...

mizvalentine
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Protecting phones (and laptops) from theft... Jun 2, 2011 15:24:00 GMT -5

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Post by mizvalentine on Jun 2, 2011 15:24:00 GMT -5

Haven't seen anyone mention this on here, but someone at work just recommended this free software to me and I thought it might be helpful for Roo. It will let you silently track and control your phone (Android only, right now) or laptop if its stolen. It has a geolocation mode so you can pinpoint where your stolen item is, and lets you control both your camera (so you can photograph the thief) and see the screen (maybe you'll catch him logging into his Facebook acct). Not that anyone *should* bring a laptop to 'Roo, but I'm guessing some people have no choice, work-wise!

preyproject.com

Unfortunately no iPhone version yet, but I think you can get similar service on your iPhone for free if its new (or you can buy something like that from them if its not new).

This is similar, but not free ($15)...for Mac laptops:

hiddenapp.com

All of this is inspired by this awesome Tumblr:

thisguyhasmymacbook.tumblr.com

Be safe out there!

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alliebubba123 Fountain Wader Joined: May 2011 Posts: 97	Protecting phones (and laptops) from theft... Jun 2, 2011 15:36:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alliebubba123 on Jun 2, 2011 15:36:11 GMT -5 dang that is AWESOME hopefully itll expand to work with other brands/services
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rynoia B.O. and Fudge Toes Joined: January 2011 Posts: 478	Protecting phones (and laptops) from theft... Jun 2, 2011 15:46:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rynoia on Jun 2, 2011 15:46:12 GMT -5 downloaded and installed. if you steal an android at roo you better watch out.. we will find you
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abhaya Swamp Butt Joined: April 2009 Posts: 141	Protecting phones (and laptops) from theft... Jun 2, 2011 16:06:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by abhaya on Jun 2, 2011 16:06:09 GMT -5 I jury rigged my ipad...if someone steals it ,it kills them, their family and burns their house down.
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mizvalentine Mudbather The earliest first call in town > the latest last call in town. Joined: February 2011 Posts: 711	Protecting phones (and laptops) from theft... Jun 2, 2011 16:47:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mizvalentine on Jun 2, 2011 16:47:54 GMT -5 Jun 2, 2011 16:06:09 GMT -5 abhaya said: I jury rigged my ipad...if someone steals it ,it kills them, their family and burns their house down. iVendetta? I like it!
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abhaya Swamp Butt Joined: April 2009 Posts: 141	Protecting phones (and laptops) from theft... Jun 2, 2011 20:07:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by abhaya on Jun 2, 2011 20:07:10 GMT -5 It's a work in progress.
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Post by mizvalentine on Jun 2, 2011 15:24:00 GMT -5

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