note book computer security
Jul 17, 2001, 6:13 am
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note book computer security
i am looking for several notebook computer security devices. any input would be helpful.
in particular, i would like at least one software based that would track a stolen notebook if it connected to the internet and a hardware device such as a cable.
any thoughts or input on these or other items i may have overlooked?
in particular, i would like at least one software based that would track a stolen notebook if it connected to the internet and a hardware device such as a cable.
any thoughts or input on these or other items i may have overlooked?
Jul 17, 2001, 9:52 am
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Walt Mossberg at the Wall Street Journal recently recommended http://www.solagent.com/
I haven't tried it yet, but am thinking about it.
You can read his column on it at http://ptech.wsj.com/archive/ptech-20010621.html
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I haven't tried it yet, but am thinking about it.
You can read his column on it at http://ptech.wsj.com/archive/ptech-20010621.html
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Jul 17, 2001, 10:42 am
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Jul 17, 2001, 2:49 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by THX1138:
i am looking for several notebook computer security devices. any input would be helpful.
in particular, i would like at least one software based that would track a stolen notebook if it connected to the internet and a hardware device such as a cable.
any thoughts or input on these or other items i may have overlooked?</font>
i am looking for several notebook computer security devices. any input would be helpful.
in particular, i would like at least one software based that would track a stolen notebook if it connected to the internet and a hardware device such as a cable.
any thoughts or input on these or other items i may have overlooked?</font>
There are also separation alarms, usually used for kids, that beeps when you and your laptop get more then some distance from each other. Those work reall well at the airports and such.
Jul 18, 2001, 11:27 pm
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I bought a cable for my son to use on his laptop in college. I think the real issue here is going to be- will they use it 
Edited to add- at my sons college they have an intranet - at the beginning of the year IT must come set up you account and they register the serial number and IP address
[This message has been edited by jan_az (edited 07-18-2001).]
Edited to add- at my sons college they have an intranet - at the beginning of the year IT must come set up you account and they register the serial number and IP address
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Jul 19, 2001, 12:29 am
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FWIW, I've been using the Defcon 1 from Targus for over two and half years. A nice feature is that in addition to the laptop, it can also be used to secure unattended luggage, briefcases and the like in hotel rooms, meeting venues, etc. It is amazing how much respect is shown by the maids and other personnel after getting near the device.