“According to the FBI the number of reported laptop thefts increased almost 48 percent over the last two years, from 73,700 to almost 109,000. The number of reported phone robberies jumped 33 percent over the same period, from 60,100 to nearly 80,300… With GadgetTrak’s sneaky defenses, it almost makes you wish your BlackBerry or MacBook gets snatched,” Steven Bertoni of Forbes said.
Yes, GadgetTrak promises that “If your laptop is stolen, our software will tell you where it is, who has it and even what they’re wearing. (Ninjas not included)”. The Ninjas are figurative, of course, living inside the laptop once you’ve installed the software. But you might be tempted to test them by having a friend make off with your prized possessions, and you might even enjoy it.
The software is designed to take advantage of integrated web cameras and wi-fi. When remotely activated the software will capture photos of the thief as well as well as their specific location every 30 minutes and send it to your email with lightning, or rather, internet speed. The photos also go to your Flickr account. No additional password prompts appear so the thief is unaware the software is tracking them. Muah ah ah!
They have software for PC or Mac laptops, as well as for Blackberry, Windows Mobile and iPhones. In addition, they’ve got one for removable media and even lost and found tags, for when your device isn’t stolen, just lost, and ready to be returned by a good Samaritan. They’ve even got a data backup solution to ensure your data is safe in the event you laptop is stolen. They’ve got you covered!
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