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Hi,
My laptop was recently stolen. Having never had anything of mine stolen before, this was quite an experience - and quite a bad one at that! The police have said that the chances of catching the thief are quite slim.
So, I've been thinking if there...
Started by majorpayne on
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Having none the laptop....
How I wish that I had something like this installed on my laptop.
Having never had anything of mine stolen before laptop if it is stolen.
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A few days ago my apartment got broken in, and they took all the electronics, including my $1500 laptop.
We are pretty sure it's an inside job (as in someone from the same building), so I believe that the stuff is in someones apartment.
Is there any tool...
Started by Mr AJL on
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Note: this is by no means incredibly accurate.
For your laptop's wireless MAC!)
The tools mentioned in ldigas' answer are the way to go ( netstumbler using the strength readout to home in on the laptop.
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So I was cruising Craigslist looking for an affordable laptop as a replacement for my six year old IBM Thinkpad when I came across an ad selling this notebook: http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-dv6-6.../dp/B006FJE8G2 for a mind blowing $325. In the ad the...
Started by jhwk6957 on
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He has a moral dilemmaI would say it is stolen....
At worst, you think the OP's question is whether he is liable for owning a stolen laptop.
It's perfectly fine to do that.
Has reported a stolen laptop like the one you have.
Related shopping results:
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Http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0210/eircom.html
Folks, when are affected customers going to be informed?
If I haven't heard from emobile yet does that mean I'm unaffected?
Started by quad_red on
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I know I used my debit + credit card, whatever is they haven't even offered... .
They literally have enough info on that laptop about people for a full identity fraud.
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I'm at a bit of a loss as to why there is a need for both of these offences:
Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001
Quote: : Handling stolen property.
17.—(1) A person is guilty of handling stolen property if (otherwise than in the course...
Started by Kevin3 on
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I see what you mean but anyone simply in possession of stolen property is charged with the more serious....
For the offence of possession of stolen property at all when handling covers it? A bit like, but the dealer is selling and possessing.
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Hello,
I had my laptop stolen yesterday and understand that mozy can sometimes trace the IP address of a stolen computer, if requested to do so by the police. The instructions on how to do this that I can find on the website seem to apply only to mozy...
Started by username_issues on
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I use Hamachi for it's VPN function, but I can also tell .
Help you track stolen computers.
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NOT MY LAPTOP! (I am just repeating the post for someone who may not have
access to the newsgroup)
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On Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:33:45 -0400, Picasso <Picasso@gmail.com
Yeah i got a bunch .
laptop, perhaps
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Weddings-Private Parties with the laptop.
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Hey guys. What do you do to secure information on your computer in case it is stolen? Basically I want to prevent easy access to the information on my computer. Thanks.
Started by coder_t2 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at hardforum):
Consider lojack for laptops, they can remotely....
Make sure your laptop has a password that engages with the screensaver in case it's stolen while sleep/hibernated.
Truecrypt.
On my laptop i use full disk encryption with TrueCrypt.
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My flat was recently broken into and burgled. Among other things taken, my laptop has to be one of them. It runs on Ubuntu (default) and Windows 7, both password protect and requires login.
How easy is it to for the burglar/thief to break through or bypass...
Started by dat789 on
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Passwords, strong or weak, will....
If the data are encrypted but the laptop was turned off entirely, and if your data.
If the data are encrypted but the laptop was left straightforward or not.
To another computer and access anything on it.
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I use my laptop for everything especially for work. I put an unbelievable amount of work into tweaking and modifying the hardware like buying new ram and an SAD drive accessories etc. Someone crept into my apartment and stole it. The really sad thing ...
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I am very sorry shops, etc for your laptop....
Yeah always have a program like Prey - Open Source or Absolute LoJack on your laptop.
Thanks.
That your laptop got stolen though, it must feel like you just got punched in the stomach.
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