Prey - Open-source Anti-Theft [Tested]

[Ink]

Prey lets you keep track of your phone or laptop at all times, and will help you find it if it ever gets lost or stolen. It's lightweight, open source software, and free for anyone to use. And it just works.

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Jon gets his tech pinched by The Real Hustle’s Jessica Jane Clement to test the best ways of getting your gadgets back if they’re nicked.

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[Tweak]

I happened across this a little while back and installed it but luckily I haven't yet needed to use it.

 

[Tom172]

An account of what happened after a laptop was stolen, with Prey installed.

http://storify.com/btballenger/man-tracks-stolen-laptop-thousands-of-miles-away?

 

[MrXidus]

@ Tomo Now that's interesting.

Thanks for this share storm I'll install it on my parents laptops never know when it might come on in use.

 

[epicA]

LockItTight is better for Android devices and Windows based laptops. this must have app is more secure, reliable, less intrusive and very easy to use along with this they have best support too. definitely is recommended.