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Stolen Laptop: Track with LoJack

Posted on 17. Jul, 2009 by admin in Technology Gadgets, Time & Money Saver Tools

You know the airport security drill, once you’ve passed the TSA x-ray machines you are scurrying to pick up all your belongings.  Mean while the person behind you is getting impatient!   As you walk away from the TSA area you are mentally double checking to make sure you have everything and then panic set’s in…did I grab my laptop?!?!

It’s hard to grasp the fact that 10,000 laptops a WEEK are lost or stolen at airports!!  That is an enormous number!  It should not be surprising then that there are some companies that can help you retrieve a lot or stolen computer.   Computrace LoJack for Laptops  helps do just that.   It is really no different than LoJack used in cars, expect this is installed on your computer. 

If your laptop is stolen, you simple contact Computrace LoJack for Laptops and they will track the location your laptop.  When they locate it, it provides local law enforcement officials the ability to obtain a warrant and recover your laptop.   The maker of this software claims it recovers 3 out of 4 laptops that are loaded with their software.  Best yet, if you’ve experienced the pain of losing a laptop or having one stolen, then you’ll find the investment of under $40 for 1 year and under $90 a very painless investment.

Tags: Automation, Software